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Senior Construction Project Manager, Corporate Interiors

JLL · Chicago, IL · 1 mo ago
On-siteInformation Technology$5/hrFull-time

Job Summary

As a Senior Project Manager at JLL, you will lead and deliver challenging projects for a financial services client, overseeing projects ranging in size from $5M to $50M+. Your expertise and skills will drive project success.

What Your Day-to-Day Will Look Like

  • Lead high-impact Corporate Interiors projects ($5M–$50M+), delivering exceptional outcomes that elevate workplace experience, reinforce brand integrity, and ensure operational continuity throughout execution.
  • Lead clients and individual project teams through interiors design implementation: programming, test fits, concept and schematic design, design development, construction documents, permit submissions, and sign-off; ensuring alignment to workplace guidelines, risk, and budget.
  • Build integrated master schedules covering permitting, long-lead procurement (e.g., systems furniture/AV/MEP equipment), phased construction, inspections, commissioning, and move/activation; actively manage milestones and critical path across concurrent sites.
  • Develop detailed interiors budgets grounded in market pricing for TI/fit-out, MEP upgrades, IT/AV, security, signage/branding, finishes, and FF&E, with clear assumptions, alternates, and value engineering options.
  • Orchestrate cross-functional delivery: Design, General Contractor, MEP engineers, IT/Network, AV, Security, Workplace Strategy, Change Management, Move Services, and Facilities to ensure a seamless, operationally ready Day 1.
  • Ensure on-time, on-budget completion via rigorous QA/QC on drawings, submittals, mockups, finish installations, MEP coordination, punch lists, and life-safety sign-offs; track performance via CPI/SPI, change order rates, safety, and client satisfaction.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field (Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, etc.)
  • Minimum of 10 years progressive project management experience with a focus on Corporate Interiors; financial services or highly regulated environments preferred.
  • Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects from inception to completion
  • Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Excellent organizational and time management abilities to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment

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