Project Manager-Construction

JLL•Spokane, WA

12d•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. What this job involves: As a Project Manager at JLL, you'll take ownership of construction projects from initial requirements through final activation across Federal facilities in Washington, Oregon, Montana, and Idaho. This role puts you at the center of new construction, renovations, system replacements, and space management initiatives where your expertise will directly impact critical infrastructure. Working within a fast-paced multi-disciplinary team, you'll apply comprehensive construction lifecycle knowledge to ensure every project meets JLL priorities, building codes, prescribed timeframes, and budgets. At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way—for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees—and this role gives you the opportunity to do meaningful work that matters. You'll manage the complete project spectrum while serving as both technical expert and strategic partner to stakeholders. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, and you'll experience that firsthand as you coordinate resources and bridge communication across vendors, clients, and internal teams. What your day-to-day will look like: Support projects using PMI methodology; establish project goals by identifying needs, dependencies, and deliverables; draft technical specifications, statements of work, and project management plans with accurate resource estimates Facilitate executive meetings; maintain communication with managers and clients; coordinate resources, subject matter experts, and inter-project teams; serve as business/technical liaison Bridge the gap between vendors and the client; manage RFIs and submittals; provide vendor contract, performance bonds and invoice support Monitor timelines and targets; disseminate status reports; obtain authorization for changes; anticipate risks; develop contingency plans and corrective recommendations Craft thorough Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) with mitigation strategies for every project; deliver daily JHA briefings during active construction Direct multifunctional teams under aggressive timelines while ensuring 100% compliance with federal and industry regulations Implement Change Management and process improvement initiatives

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field
3-5 years of construction project management in commercial construction (Ex. Office spaces and industrial facilities)
Commercial construction principles and lifecycle knowledge
Gantt charts and workback scheduling proficiency
Demonstrated ability to manage projects from inception through closeout
Strong understanding of construction safety requirements and compliance
Effective vendor and contractor management skills
Experience managing RFIs, submittals, performance bonds, and vendor contracts
Willingness to obtain OSHA 30 Certification within 90 days of hire
Valid U.S. Driver's License
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification
Experience writing technical specifications and statements of work
Experience managing facility projects or working in a facility management environment
Experience with Government Contracting and working in a third-party environment
Utility industry experience
Experience reviewing working drawings and technical specifications

Responsibilities

Support projects using PMI methodology; establish project goals by identifying needs, dependencies, and deliverables; draft technical specifications, statements of work, and project management plans with accurate resource estimates
Facilitate executive meetings; maintain communication with managers and clients; coordinate resources, subject matter experts, and inter-project teams; serve as business/technical liaison
Bridge the gap between vendors and the client; manage RFIs and submittals; provide vendor contract, performance bonds and invoice support
Monitor timelines and targets; disseminate status reports; obtain authorization for changes; anticipate risks; develop contingency plans and corrective recommendations
Craft thorough Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) with mitigation strategies for every project; deliver daily JHA briefings during active construction
Direct multifunctional teams under aggressive timelines while ensuring 100% compliance with federal and industry regulations
Implement Change Management and process improvement initiatives