Senior Project Manager, Construction

JLL•Memphis, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. What this job involves: As a Senior Project Manager serving as the dedicated PMO Lead for a key client site. You will act as the central coordination hub between executive leadership, site management, and internal workstream leaders to ensure seamless project delivery and operational excellence. This unique and evolving role requires you to serve as the conduit between the executive director and the onsite leadership team, acting as the eyes and ears of the executive director who is not on site all the time. You'll coordinate with internal client workstream leaders to ensure alignment across all project initiatives and business functions while developing and maintaining project governance frameworks, standards, and methodologies.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
8+ years of project management experience with demonstrated PMO leadership
Strong experience in stakeholder management and executive-level communication
Proven track record of managing complex, multi-workstream projects
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Proficiency in project management software (MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar)
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Exceptional communication and presentation skills
Strong leadership presence with ability to influence without direct authority

Nice To Haves

Experience in the automotive industry strongly recommended
Experience in industrial and/or manufacturing environments
Experience with change management methodologies
Previous client-facing or embedded consulting experience
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to work independently while maintaining team collaboration
Adaptability and flexibility in dynamic environment

Responsibilities

Act as the PMO for the site while serving as the conduit between executive director and onsite leadership team
Coordinate with internal client workstream leaders to ensure alignment across all project initiatives and business functions
Develop and maintain project governance frameworks, standards, and methodologies
Aid workstream leaders in updates and identify activities across all business functions with dependencies while driving cohesive execution
Monitor project portfolios and provide regular status reporting to stakeholders
Serve as primary liaison between Executive Director and Site Manager while facilitating communication and decision-making across organizational levels
Oversee multiple concurrent projects from initiation through completion ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to quality standards
Identify and mitigate project risks and issues while driving continuous improvement initiatives across the site