Senior Construction Project Manager

JLL•Cambridge, MA

7d•$116,900 - $155,000•Onsite

About The Position

JLL is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager to join their Project and Development Services team in Cambridge, MA. This role specializes in life science projects (lab and manufacturing spaces) and building infrastructure. The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for executing complex project goals through agile and strategic leadership, leveraging a national platform to lead industry-changing projects. A strong understanding of construction projects from inception to execution and turnover, particularly in regulated life science settings, is essential. The role involves facilitating stakeholder meetings, providing on-site project leadership, and applying financial acumen to meet client goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required (Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred).
7-10+ years of relevant experience in project or construction management required, preferably in Life Sciences or other highly regulated settings.
Familiarity with base building electrical, HVAC, and mechanical infrastructure required.
Experience with project scope development, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and contract negotiations required.
Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple projects at various phases and in various buildings, from project identification through design, planning, client approval, permit issuance, construction, and financial closeout.
Experience developing risk management plans and leading teams through established work authorization processes to ensure no impacts or incidents within critical environments or equipment.

Nice To Haves

Architecture, Engineering, or Project Management certification preferred.
10-hour or 30-hour OSHA Construction certification a plus.
2-3 years as a Senior Project Manager or similar role preferred.
Life Science, Healthcare, or Commercial Building construction project management experience preferred.
Experience working in and managing a team preferred.
LEED, AIA, PE, PMP, and/or Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher) certifications.

Responsibilities

Serve as the project management leader for a major account in Cambridge, MA, including responsibility for creation of the annual capital plan execution strategy, monthly forecasts, cash flow analysis, and creation and safe execution of individual project plans.
Provide supervisory leadership involving people management, decision-making, root cause analysis, inspections and audit readiness, communications, management of planning/scheduling, and driving overall improvement of productivity.
Own KPIs and metrics; manage performance and governance processes for daily management of project operations.
Ensure client satisfaction at all levels in the organization; demonstrate leadership, responsiveness and creativity.
Manage adherence to financial plans, fee allocation and budgets. Ensure allocation of proper resources to preserve account profitability. Basic understanding of Gross Margin, Accounts Receivables, Profit & Loss, and Time and Expense required.
Oversee and prepare accurate project documentation for all phases of construction including project charter, due diligence reports, budgets, schedules, meeting minutes, financial funding requests, status reports, punch lists, and special reports—on time and in accordance with pre-established formats.
Apply top-tier project management skills during client interactions to decipher client needs and develop project goals and scope of work.
Focus on Quality, Environment, Health, and Safety in the planning and design of projects, compliance with client standards and regulatory requirements, and safe execution of work.
Maintain knowledge of interconnection points with other JLL Service Lines (e.g., Integrated Facilities Management, Engineering Services, Occupancy Planning, Move-Add-Change Projects) and expertise in leveraging these services into additional client opportunities.
Manage vendors (e.g., GC, A&E, Security, Safety) to ensure full compliance with all project policies and procedures, including formal closeout of all projects in less than 120 days after project completion.
Understand OSHA 1926 requirements and review OSHA safety logs for contractors.