Analyst, PDS Projects
About The Position
JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. 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. Job Summary We are seeking a proactive and analytical Project Analyst to support program-level planning, reporting, and governance across the Project Delivery organization. This role operates at the program management level, enabling effective oversight of a portfolio of projects through structured reporting, financial controls, and cross-functional coordination. The ideal candidate excels in synthesizing information across multiple workstreams and ensuring program stakeholders have clear, accurate, and timely insights to drive decision-making.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in project or program management, construction management, or related fields preferred.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
- Experience with enterprise financial systems (SAP, Ariba, Coupa, etc.).
- Strong communication skills with the ability to synthesize information for leadership audiences.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with project/program management tools.
- Experience supporting reporting, governance, or controls functions in a matrixed organization.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, maintain, and distribute program-level financial and performance reporting across the full Project Delivery portfolio.
- Monitor program-wide financial health by reviewing commitments, actuals, forecasts, and trends; escalate risks and collaborate with Finance and Program Managers to resolve discrepancies.
- Support program governance processes including dashboards, scorecards, leadership review materials, and recurring reporting cycles.
- Create and manage procurement requests (PRs/POs) in alignment with program budgets and procurement strategies.
- Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation tied to program-level controls including financials, procurement, and compliance.
- Identify gaps, inconsistencies, or risks in aggregated data; proactively recommend corrective actions or process improvements.
- Collaborate with project delivery, procurement, finance, and cross-functional partners to ensure smooth and timely flow of program information.
- Support the review and processing of invoices and pay applications, ensuring alignment with program budgets and financial requirements.
Benefits
- We succeed together—across the desk and around the globe and believe the best inspire the best, so we invest in supporting each other, learning together, and celebrating our success.
- Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career, recognition, wellbeing, benefits, and pay.
- We’ll offer you a competitive salary and benefits package.
- Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth: JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.
- Some of these benefits may include:
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
