Construction Project Manager

JLL•South San Francisco, CA

15d•Onsite

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. Position Overview As a Project Manager at JLL, you will support the execution of facility and capital projects within a GxP-regulated environment. Working under the guidance of senior project leadership, you will contribute to project delivery through coordination, documentation, and stakeholder communication. Leveraging the Project Delivery Services (PDS) platform, you will help drive projects from initiation through completion while building your expertise in pharmaceutical and life sciences facilities management. This is a mid-level role reporting to Senior Project Manager/Project Director. Candidates with 15+ years of experience or senior leadership backgrounds may find this role junior to their current level.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field.
1-5 years of project management or project coordination experience.
Experience in commercial, institutional, or industrial projects (pharmaceutical/biotech/life sciences experience is a plus but not required).
Working knowledge of budgeting, scheduling, and contract administration.
Ability to manage small to mid-sized projects (typically $50M-$200K) or support larger initiatives as part of a project team.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project).
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with GMP-regulated environments or willingness to learn.
Experience with CAD systems (AutoCAD, Revit) or project management software (Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project).
Understanding of engineering and building systems (mechanical, electrical, structural).
Working toward professional certification (PMP, LEED AP, or similar) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support client satisfaction through effective coordination and delivery of Facility Management services.
Build working relationships with clients through accountability and consistent service delivery.
Assist in ensuring compliance with GMP and non-GMP contractual requirements and KPIs.
Contribute to quality service delivery aligned with client expectations.
Work collaboratively within a high-performance team environment.
Support JLL's ethical and cultural standards in all interactions.
Promote safety culture across all stakeholders, including clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
Support Project Delivery Services (PDS) and GAP projects to ensure facility operations in a GxP environment.
Ensure activities and documentation comply with Good Documentation Practices (GDP), quality standards, and SOPs.
Assist in developing project plans and budgets in coordination with facility, project, and construction managers.
Support procurement, labor coordination, and execution to meet schedule and budget requirements.
Prepare and maintain project status reports, financial tracking, and documentation for compliance.
Serve as a point of contact for assigned GAP-related project activities.
Assist in feasibility assessments, scope definition, cost estimates, and milestone schedules.
Manage RFIs, scope changes, and project documentation following scope freeze.
Support compliance with EHS, regulatory requirements, and applicable standards.
Monitor on-site work to ensure adherence to schedules and GxP/EHS requirements.
Assist in developing RFPs and managing vendor/contractor selection and performance.
Support delivery of project phases including planning, design, construction, commissioning, and close-out.
Track budgets, review invoices, and assist in managing financial variances.
Help implement and track project performance metrics.
Contribute to business continuity initiatives and overall site performance.