Construction Senior Project Manager

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Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Senior Project Manager role involves leading cross-functional teams to manage multiple construction and renovation projects across a large geographic area for enterprise, consumer goods, and/or services clients. You will oversee projects from initiation through completion, managing design professionals, contractors, and stakeholders while ensuring projects meet established goals. The position requires tracking project financials, maintaining milestone schedules, providing regular status updates, and supporting continuous process improvement initiatives.

• Hands‑on management and oversight of multiple projects, including renovations, building infrastructure, large remodels, and new construction with ground‑up experience.
• Concurrently manage various phases of a project(s) in various locations, from initiation through design, planning, client approval, permit issuance, construction, and financial closeout.
• Demonstrate full accountability for end‑to‑end management of projects.
• Lead entire project team consisting of architects, engineers, contractors, property management, operating engineers, and client stakeholders.
• Provide weekly project activity updates to Team Lead regarding schedule, potential risks, budget status and anticipated cash flow utilizing JLL technology.
• Develop risk management plans and lead project teams through established work authorization processes to ensure no impacts or incidents within critical environments or equipment.
• Participate in and/or lead client decision making by providing relevant data, formal recommendations and outlining associated risks for client review and approval.
• Oversee and prepare accurate project documentation for all phases of construction including project charter, due diligence reports, budgets, schedules, meeting minutes, financial funding requests, status reports, punch lists, and special reports on time and in accordance with pre‑established formats to pass all project documentation reviews with client.
• Manage vendors to ensure full compliance with all project policies and procedures, including the formal closeout of all projects in less than 90 days after completion.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or related field.
• 10‑15 years of project management experience covering all aspects of design and construction.
• Proven experience with project scope development, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and contract negotiations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, project scheduling software, and web‑based applications.
• Familiarity with architectural drawings, furniture/fixtures/equipment specifications, design and space planning concepts, and construction costs and schedules.

• Architecture, Engineering, or Project Management certification.
• LEED Certification.
• PMP Certification.

This position will require up to 60% travel throughout the designated portfolio.

On‑site – Gilbert, AZ;
Mesa, AZ;
Phoenix, AZ.

Benefits include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary.
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays.
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay.

Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, you may request an accommodation. ‘Additional’ general recruiting inquiries can be directed to the Contact Us page.

Pursuant to the Arizona Civil Rights Act, criminal convictions are not an absolute bar to employment.

Pursuant to Illinois Law, applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest.

Pursuant to Columbia, SC ordinance, this position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job‑related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.