Construction Senior Project Manager

JLL•Ogden, UT

8d•Remote

About The Position

JLL is hiring a Senior Project Manager to lead multiple construction and renovation projects across a large geographic area for enterprise, consumer goods, and/or services clients. The role oversees projects from initiation through completion, managing design professionals, contractors, and stakeholders while ensuring projects meet established goals. The position is remote and requires residence in the Ogden, Utah area, with up to 40% travel for projects throughout Utah. Mileage reimbursement or a car rental option for extended travel is provided. The Senior Project Manager is accountable for project delivery, financial tracking, milestone schedules, status updates, risk management, client decision support, and continuous process improvement. Projects may include renovations, building infrastructure, large remodels, and ground-up new construction. The manager leads teams across project phases, from design and planning through client approval, permitting, construction, and financial closeout. The role also ensures project documentation is accurate and complete, vendors comply with project policies, and projects are formally closed within 90 days of completion. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. JLL offers a benefits package that includes a 401(k) with matching contributions, medical, dental, and vision care, paid parental leave, paid time off, company holidays, and early access to earned wages through Daily Pay.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a 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.
Must reside in the Ogden, Utah area.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Manage multiple construction and renovation projects, including renovations, building infrastructure, large remodels, and ground-up new construction.
Manage concurrent projects in different locations and phases, from initiation, design, and planning through client approval, permitting, construction, and financial closeout.
Take end-to-end accountability for project management and delivery.
Lead project teams comprising architects, engineers, general and specialty contractors, property management, operating engineers, and client stakeholders.
Provide weekly project updates to the Team Lead on schedules, potential risks, budget status, and anticipated cash flow using JLL technology.
Develop risk management plans and guide project teams through work authorization processes to prevent impacts or incidents in critical environments or involving critical equipment.
Support or lead client decision-making by providing relevant data, formal recommendations, and associated risks for review and approval.
Prepare and oversee timely, accurate project documentation, including project charters, due diligence reports, budgets, schedules, meeting minutes, financial funding requests, status reports, punch lists, and special reports.
Manage vendors to ensure compliance with project policies and procedures.
Complete formal project closeout within 90 days after project completion.