Construction Senior Project Manager

JLL•Minneapolis, MN

10d•$97,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

JLL is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead strategic building initiatives across a distributed, multi-site portfolio. The role manages a high volume of similarly scoped construction projects, including LED lighting upgrades, energy efficiency, sustainability, and capital improvements. The position requires strong field-level construction expertise, the ability to manage competing priorities across a large project portfolio, and close collaboration with project team members and cross-functional partners to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes. This is a hybrid position with up to 40% travel for projects across Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, and Illinois. Listed on-site locations are Boise, Idaho; Chicago, Illinois; Denver, Colorado; and Minneapolis, Minnesota. Occasional evening or weekend work may be needed to accommodate project schedules or client needs. The position does not provide visa sponsorship; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

5–10 years of building construction experience, including demonstrated success managing 20+ projects simultaneously across a distributed portfolio.
Ability to travel up to 40% of the time, including site visits involving walking job sites, climbing stairs, and inspecting facilities.
Flexibility for occasional evening or weekend work to accommodate project schedules or client needs.
Working knowledge of building systems, construction processes, and design-build delivery methods.
Proficiency with project management tools and reporting platforms.
A solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving in dynamic, multi-site environments.
Proven track record of delivering multiple concurrent projects on time and within budget.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field.
Experience in commercial real estate, corporate facilities, or institutional property management.
Familiarity with energy efficiency programs, LED lighting retrofits, or sustainability-related construction scopes.
Self-motivated, with a high degree of initiative and accountability.

Responsibilities

Manage 20+ concurrent, similarly scoped projects across a distributed, multi-site portfolio, including LED lighting upgrades, energy efficiency, sustainability, and capital improvements.
Plan, schedule, and execute projects from initiation through closeout, standardizing execution approaches across sites.
Monitor project progress against scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards, and proactively escalate risks and issues.
Collaborate with construction project team members and partners across engineering, operations, sustainability, finance, and procurement.
Coordinate with local site contacts, facility managers, and regional stakeholders to address site-specific needs.
Partner with design-build and turnkey service providers, monitoring contractor and subcontractor performance for quality, safety, and compliance.
Track project-level budgets, costs, and savings, supporting validation of ROI, energy reduction, and sustainability outcomes.
Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting using program management tools, including Ingenious.Build.
Conduct site visits to uphold a zero-incident safety culture and ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.