Senior Construction Project Manager

JLL • Boston, MA

9d • $120,000 - $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 aligned with JLL and client objectives. This role serves as the primary senior-level client contact and guides stakeholders through design and construction while coordinating due diligence, contractor selection, and cross-functional collaboration. The position maintains master schedules across projects, manages performance against key milestones and KPIs, and ensures timely delivery within established parameters.

The position is work-from-home based with travel throughout the Massachusetts region, estimated at 25%. The posting also lists the location as on-site in Boston, Providence, Waltham, or Worcester. Compensation is $120,000–$145,000 per year. The position does not provide visa sponsorship; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

• At least 5 years 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.
• Highly organized with strong 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 effectively, 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 selection processes.
• Knowledge of vendor and project-team performance management for compliance with contractual requirements.
• Understanding of potential liabilities and risk identification, management, and mitigation.
• Experience managing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary senior-level 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 JLL and client needs.
• Maintain transparent communication with clients, vendors, stakeholders, and internal partners; document expectations and escalate issues as appropriate.
• Coordinate necessary due diligence on behalf of the internal team.
• Develop detailed project budgets using historical and market data and clearly defined assumptions.
• Develop and maintain master project schedules and manage project execution within required timeframes.
• Understand and consistently deliver on key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Prepare requests for proposals (RFPs) for vendor and contractor services.
• Manage the bidding process, including vendor selection.
• Forecast monthly spending on all projects 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 to final construction documents.
• Manage construction contractors through onboarding, construction, commissioning, punch list, and closeout.
• Travel as required throughout the Massachusetts region, estimated at 25%.

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