Project Manager, Construction

About the role

As a Project Manager at JLL, you'll be at the forefront of delivering exceptional client experiences through complex construction and renovation projects. This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on execution, requiring you to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining the highest standards of quality, budget adherence, and timeline performance. You'll serve as a critical liaison between clients, contractors, and internal teams, ensuring seamless project delivery that directly contributes to JLL's reputation as a global leader in commercial real estate services. This is an opportunity to make tangible impact on workspace transformation projects while developing your expertise in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your project management skills will drive measurable business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Supporting project executives across multiple concurrent assignments, serving as a key contributor to project success through proactive coordination and problem‑solving.
• Developing comprehensive project scopes, schedules, and budgets while continuously monitoring performance against established baselines and critical path milestones.
• Managing the full vendor lifecycle including coordinating RFPs, negotiating contracts, holding subcontractors accountable, and ensuring quality deliverables.
• Preparing detailed project status reports, processing invoices accurately, maintaining tracking systems, and organizing documentation for due diligence and financial audits.
• Planning and coordinating work across multiple on‑site teams to minimize facility disruptions, mitigate risks, and maintain operational continuity throughout project execution.
• Interfacing directly with architects, contractors, and client representatives to address concerns, resolve issues, and ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Leveraging JLL's Project Development Services technology platforms to maintain project visibility, documentation integrity, and stakeholder communication effectiveness.

Requirements

• Minimum 3‑5 years of demonstrated experience in project management, construction management, or real estate project coordination roles.
• Proven ability to prepare, manage, and track project budgets with strong attention to financial detail and cost control principles.
• Solid understanding of technical requirements associated with business relocations, construction projects, and renovation initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to effectively interact with diverse stakeholders including architects, contractors, and executive‑level clients.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, MS Project, and other project management software applications.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with architectural drawings, furniture specifications, and space planning concepts that support workplace design projects.
• Experience working in fast‑paced environments requiring strong prioritization skills, deadline management, and adaptability to changing priorities.
• Background in commercial construction management or corporate real estate services that provides context for client needs and industry standards.
• Track record of demonstrating agility in responding to client change requests while maintaining project integrity and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Basic knowledge of risk management principles and proactive identification of potential project obstacles before they impact delivery.
• Professional project management training or exposure to PM methodologies (formal certification not required but beneficial).

Schedule

• Ability to work flexible hours and travel approximately 20‑25% to project sites and client locations as needed.