Manager, Projects

JLL•Raleigh, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a PM/PMO within our Project & Development Services team, you'll play a dual role combining strategic portfolio oversight with hands-on project leadership. Your primary focus will be building and maintaining governance frameworks that drive consistency, quality, and efficiency across our North American commercial portfolio. You'll establish standardized methodologies, create tools that elevate our delivery standards, and track the metrics that matter. At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way—for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees—and this role is central to that mission. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, and you'll be at the heart of fostering that connectivity across teams and disciplines.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in commercial construction or project management with proven delivery success
Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, building codes, and regulatory compliance requirements
Proficiency with project management software and MS Office Suite
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong communication and presentation abilities with experience building client relationships
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
Professional certification such as PMP, LEED, or equivalent industry credential
Experience developing PMO frameworks and standardized processes across a portfolio
Familiarity with change management principles and process improvement initiatives
Contract negotiation and vendor management experience
Exposure to international projects or multi-regional portfolio management

Responsibilities

Implement and maintain project management methodologies and best practices across all assigned projects
Develop and manage project governance frameworks that guide delivery approaches and decision-making
Create standardized project documentation templates and tools that streamline execution
Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and analyze metrics to measure success and drive improvement
Conduct project health checks and audits to ensure compliance with established standards
Facilitate knowledge sharing sessions and provide mentorship to junior project team members
Support resource allocation and capacity planning across the project portfolio
Maintain the project management information system (PMIS) and prepare portfolio-level reports for leadership.