Construction Project Manager

JLL•Kinston, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager (Facilities) is a full-time, on-site exempt position based in Kinston, North Carolina. Serving as a primary point of contact for project management, this individual assists the Senior Facilities Manager of Projects and Compliance in delivering high-quality facility services. The role contributes to business objectives by managing facility projects—including initial fit-outs and renovations—from the initiation stage through planning, design, and construction. The Project Manager ensures that all project goals and objectives are accomplished within specified timeframes and funding parameters while maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal laws across manufacturing, warehouse, and office spaces.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in a related field such as Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management; candidates with degrees in other fields must have equivalent relevant experience.
Two or more years of project management in corporate real estate or facilities, particularly within complex or production environments.
Strong ability to manage budgets.
Progressive leadership experience with the ability to motivate teams.
Technical proficiency in OSHA, ISO, NFPA, ANSI, and ADA standards.
Proficiency in Google G-Suite and CMMS applications like Corrigo.
Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple work-streams in a multi-cultural environment.
Ability to influence others in a matrix environment.
Act as a diplomatic and flexible representative of the firm.
Up to 25% domestic travel.
Management of a small, single-function team with expense and revenue responsibilities typically under $1 million.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Professional designations such as PMP, CPAM, or certifications through organizations like BOMI or IFMA.

Responsibilities

Coordinating with proponent groups and building committees to facilitate rational facility planning, budgeting, and scheduling.
Preparing requests for proposals (RFPs) and conducting meetings to hire architectural and construction management services.
Preparing and managing capitalized expenditure budgets, tracking variances, and ensuring a smooth recovery process.
Partnering with Workplace project resources to ensure that renovations and expansions are organized to limit business disruption.
Monitoring all phases of construction to ensure adherence to contract and procurement requirements.
Preparing detailed project reports and controlling expenditures in accordance with budget allocations.
Serving as a technical expert for the RFI/CFT process, creating specifications and scope of work statements.
Providing essential counsel to workplace leadership and related functions such as finance, HR, security, and health and safety.
Coordinating with facility occupants during move-ins.
Ensuring timely communication with consultants and internal customers.
Managing initiatives to improve service delivery through cost and quality improvements.