Senior Project Manager

Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

. Direct overall project management delivery on the account .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $129,000 - $186,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in construction project management, including budgeting, scheduling, and compliance with secured environment standards. Proven ability to cultivate client relationships and lead teams effectively while ensuring project performance and risk mitigation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Construction Project ManagementBudget Development and Financial ReportingClient Relationship ManagementICD-705 / TEMPEST ComplianceTeam Leadership and Supervision

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Hard Skills

BudgetingCost/Benefit AnalysisProject SchedulingConstruction DocumentationRisk MitigationDesign DevelopmentFinancial ManagementData Metrics AnalysisNegotiationValue Engineering

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsHighly OrganizedAnalytical SkillsConflict ResolutionFlexibility

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeProject SoftwarePDS Technology

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management

Industry Keywords

Corporate Real EstateGround-Up Development ProjectsInstitutional OwnersCommercial LeasesConsultant Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct overall project management delivery on the account
Support the client with capital plan development and project scope
Develop project budgets, including hard and soft costs, and conduct construction cost/benefit analysis
Lead cost savings/avoidance, negotiations, and value engineering
Create, track, and monitor meaningful data metrics, analysis, and KPIs
Provide technical support for project budgeting and scheduling, site improvements, entitlements, permits, consultant selection, design team management, schedule creation and management, contractor selection and management, and financial management
Assemble and manage teams of consultants and contractors
Maintain client relationships and manage conflict resolution
Provide on-site supervision to ensure project performance criteria are met
Develop relationships with consultants, contractors, and vendors; evaluate performance and provide bid leveling
Identify and address liabilities and risks related to construction, compliance, and risk mitigation
Establish and refine best practices and standards of excellence
Use and apply PDS technology for assigned projects
Manage space planning, programming, schematic design, design development, and construction documentation phases with client teams
Manage accounts receivable accurately to maintain planned working capital levels
Maintain client relationships and communications and conduct periodic account and client calls
Understand clients' long-term business goals
Share best practices across teams and clients
Attend industry events and maintain a presence in industry organizations and external outlets
Comply with JLL policies and procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

7-10 years of practical experience in construction project management preferred
3-5 years working with secured environment projects meeting ICD-705 / TEMPEST requirements
Experience leading and running numerous projects simultaneously
Ability to develop and cultivate business relationships with existing and prospective clients
Strong working knowledge of accounting and financial reporting, budgeting, scheduling and processes as they relate to corporate real estate
Experience working with landlords, developers and institutional owners
Knowledge and ability to read and understand design development and construction documents
Ability to manage several medium to large secured environment ground-up development projects and corporate interiors projects
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, professional manner and computer literacy
Ability to read commercial leases and support the Acquisition Manager and Legal to review leases and provide comments regarding Work Letters and other Exhibits and details of prospective leases
Flexibility with work hours and travel in the US and/or Canada as needed
Ability to work in a hybrid model, where up to three days are in client office locations may be required
Highly organized with strong analytical skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and Project software
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Accounting, Business, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management strongly preferred
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) plan with matching company contributions
Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay