Senior Construction Project Manager

JLL • Albany, NY

18h • $110,000 - $145,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Construction Project Manager leads end-to-end project delivery by developing and executing project strategies, budgets, and schedules that align with JLL and client objectives. The role serves as the primary client contact, guiding stakeholders through design and construction while coordinating due diligence, contractor selection, and cross-functional collaboration. The successful candidate maintains master schedules across multiple projects, manages performance against critical milestones, and ensures timely completion within established parameters. The position is on-site in Albany, NY; Hartford, CT; Poughkeepsie, NY; Springfield, MA; Utica, NY; or White Plains, NY, and requires travel throughout New York and Massachusetts, estimated at 50%. The position does not provide visa sponsorship; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience as a Project Manager or in a similar role.
• Ability to communicate clearly with clients and teams to achieve project goals.
• Strong working knowledge of architectural drawings.
• Strong organization and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with executive-level internal and external clients and external team members, including architects, contractors, and client representatives.
• Ability to manage construction projects, including budgeting, scheduling, submittals, and change orders.
• Experience managing interior fit-out and building infrastructure projects.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and Microsoft Project.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, preferably in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Experience directing senior-level project management services on client projects.
• Experience preparing RFPs for vendor and contractor services and managing the selection process.
• Knowledge of vendor and project team performance management for contractual compliance.
• Understanding of potential liabilities and risk identification, management, and mitigation.
• Experience managing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Act as the senior-level primary client contact throughout each project.
• Develop and execute project-specific goals, schedules, budgets, and strategies.
• Establish and maintain project goals and success criteria that meet both JLL and client needs.
• Maintain transparent communication with clients, vendors, stakeholders, and internal partners; document expectations and escalate issues appropriately.
• Coordinate due diligence efforts on behalf of the internal team.
• Develop detailed project budgets using historical and market data and clearly defined budget assumptions.
• Develop and maintain master project schedules and manage execution within required timeframes.
• Deliver on key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Prepare requests for proposals (RFPs) for vendor and contractor services and manage bidding, including vendor selection.
• Forecast monthly project spending in alignment with the client’s capital plan.
• Facilitate critical project meetings and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Guide the client and architectural team through design, from concept through final construction documents.
• Manage construction contractors through onboarding, construction, commissioning, punch list, and closeout.
• Travel as required throughout New York and Massachusetts, estimated at 50%.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care.
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay.
• Supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package prioritizing mental, physical, and emotional health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed