Senior Construction Project Manager, Corporate Interiors

JLL•Chicago, IL

12d•$110,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

JLL is seeking a Senior Project Manager for their Mid-West Regional Team, specifically to lead and deliver challenging Corporate Interior projects for a financial services client. The role involves overseeing projects ranging from $5M to $50M+, ensuring successful delivery through strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and project management proficiency. The day-to-day activities include leading high-impact projects, managing the design implementation process, building integrated master schedules, developing detailed budgets, orchestrating cross-functional delivery teams, and ensuring on-time, on-budget completion through rigorous quality control.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field (Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, etc.)
Minimum of 10 years progressive project management experience with a focus on Corporate Interiors; financial services or highly regulated environments preferred.
Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects from inception to completion
Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
Excellent organizational and time management abilities to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Financial services or highly regulated environments experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead high-impact Corporate Interiors projects ($5M–$50M+), delivering exceptional outcomes that elevate workplace experience, reinforce brand integrity, and ensure operational continuity throughout execution.
Lead clients and individual project teams through interiors design implementation: programming, test fits, concept and schematic design, design development, construction documents, permit submissions, and sign-off; ensuring alignment to workplace guidelines, risk, and budget.
Build integrated master schedules covering permitting, long-lead procurement (e.g., systems furniture/AV/MEP equipment), phased construction, inspections, commissioning, and move/activation; actively manage milestones and critical path across concurrent sites.
Develop detailed interiors budgets grounded in market pricing for TI/fit-out, MEP upgrades, IT/AV, security, signage/branding, finishes, and FF&E, with clear assumptions, alternates, and value engineering options.
Orchestrate cross-functional delivery: Design, General Contractor, MEP engineers, IT/Network, AV, Security, Workplace Strategy, Change Management, Move Services, and Facilities to ensure a seamless, operationally ready Day 1.
Ensure on-time, on-budget completion via rigorous QA/QC on drawings, submittals, mockups, finish installations, MEP coordination, punch lists, and life-safety sign-offs; track performance via CPI/SPI, change order rates, safety, and client satisfaction.