Senior Project Manager-Construction

JLL•Mattawan, MI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead and deliver complex laboratory, vivarium, facilities and utilities construction projects from inception through closeout. You'll leverage your deep knowledge of laboratory environments to provide strategic guidance to clients, manage project execution across all phases, and contribute to innovative solutions that meet scientific and operational needs. This role requires you to balance technical project management expertise with strong relationship-building skills, creating collaborative environments that drive results while managing budgets, schedules, procurement, quality, and risk for real estate projects in the life sciences sector.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management
Minimum 5 years of relevant project management experience
Thorough understanding of Project Management, Building Design & Construction, Critical Path Method (CPM) Scheduling, Building Cost Modeling, and Risk Analysis
Highly articulate with clear and analytical approach to problem solving, strong decision-making abilities, and excellent communication and presentation skills
Proficiency in Information Technology including Internet, Microsoft Windows OS, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite, and Microsoft Project
Demonstrated ability to manage client and vendor relationships with strong conflict resolution and account maintenance capabilities
Proven track record of managing project budgets, schedules, and deliverables in complex construction environments

Nice To Haves

Experience with project documentation governance systems and quality assurance procedures
Strong relationship-building skills across all organizational levels and with external clients
Knowledge of emerging technologies and data-driven approaches in real estate and construction management
Experience developing and mentoring diverse project teams through inclusive communication methods
Previous operational experience working in laboratory spaces with ability to leverage that knowledge during the design process
Laboratory construction projects, including biology, chemistry, vivarium, cGMP, and/or clinical diagnostic laboratories
Familiarity with life science industry standards, regulations, and compliance requirements

Responsibilities

Providing management and daily leadership for JLL project teams while serving as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and consultants at the project level
Managing all facets of project management including budget, schedule, procurement, quality, and risk for individual real estate projects across planning, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout phases
Creating and executing project execution plans, implementing communication strategies, and facilitating project meetings to keep all stakeholders informed and aligned
Identifying and managing project delivery resources through qualification processes, conducting request for proposals, completing bid analysis, and recommending resources to clients
Applying life science project knowledge to assist clients in understanding critical decision points and identifying issues early in the project cycle to prevent costly changes during construction
Implementing change management routines to assess change requests, determine impacts to scope, budget, schedule, quality and risk, and secure client approvals
Managing project documentation governance, ensuring data integrity, monitoring financial reporting, reviewing consultant invoices, and supporting project accounting forecasts and summaries