Project Manager, Retail Construction

JLL•Charlotte, NC

1d•Remote

About The Position

JLL is seeking a dynamic Project Manager to provide reliable, timely, and professional support for retail construction projects. This remote position requires the candidate to be located in Charlotte, North Carolina, for proximity to projects and weekly construction site visits. The role involves working with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, requiring independent judgment to plan, prioritize, and organize a diverse workload. The successful candidate will support project executives, develop scopes and schedules, identify risks, coordinate vendor RFPs, negotiate with contractors, prepare status reports, process invoices, and track project performance against schedules. A proactive focus on meeting client and project requirements in a timely and cost-effective manner is essential, as is assisting the Project Development Services team in meeting Adjusted Gross Margin targets.

Requirements

Ability to prepare and track budgets
Understanding of technical requirements for a business relocation, construction and renovation projects
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to successfully communicate with architects, contractors, client’s representatives, and team members
Flexibility with work hours and travel as needed
Must have a minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience, or combination of relevant work experience, education, or equivalent Military experience
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with architectural drawings and furniture and space planning concepts a plus
Experience in construction management or real estate preferred
Experience with financial institutions preferred

Responsibilities

Support project executives on multiple projects and assignments
Develop scope and schedule for assigned projects
Identify and address areas of concern regarding potential risk surrounding project, project logistical issues, budget and scope
Coordinate and track all Vendor Request For Proposals (“RFPs”)
Interact and negotiate with contractors and subcontractors
Prepare/update project status reports, process invoices, update tracking reports, and maintain files for due diligence and financials
Actively track each aspect of project performance against schedules and critical path
Coordinate the activities of sub-contractors and the relocation of technical functions
Demonstrate a proactive focus on meeting client and project requirements in a timely and cost effective manner
Assist the Local Project Development Services team in meeting Adjusted Gross Margin (“AGM”) targets on a Regional and National level
Any other reasonable duties and responsibilities that may be assigned