Senior Project Manager, PDS Projects
About The Position
JLL is seeking an energetic, self-motivated Senior Project Manager to manage design, development, and construction for a Financial Services account across multiple regions. Projects include new retail ground-up construction and interior retrofits. The role manages multiple projects at different phases simultaneously and is accountable for meeting goals related to speed to market, data quality, and budget. It also involves tracking project financials and schedules, regularly reporting status, and supporting team and client process-improvement initiatives. Project management experience in financial services retail banking is preferred but not required. The position is remote, but the employee must be located in or near a client office within the account geography. Minimal travel to project sites is required, reaching up to 40% at times within the region. The position does not provide visa sponsorship; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until a candidate is identified.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of project management experience across all aspects of design and construction.
- Experience developing project scope, budgets, schedules, and risk management plans, and conducting contract negotiations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, project scheduling software, and web-based applications.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong leadership and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong critical-thinking skills and ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
- Must be located in or near a client office within the account geography.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related field.
- Architecture, engineering, or project management certification.
- Project management experience in financial services retail banking or other financial services.
Responsibilities
- Manage multiple projects in different phases and locations, from project identification through design, planning, client approval, permitting, construction, and financial closeout.
- Take full accountability for end-to-end project management.
- Lead project teams that may include architects, design engineers, general and specialty contractors, property management, operating engineers, real estate brokers, environmental consultants, and client project management, security, and technology teams.
- Provide weekly updates to the Team Lead and/or Regional Manager on project schedules, budgets, and risks, and enter related activity updates in the client’s project management tools.
- Develop risk management plans and lead teams through established work authorization processes to prevent impacts or incidents involving critical environments or equipment.
- Use project management expertise in client interactions to understand client needs and develop project goals and scopes of work.
- Oversee and prepare accurate project documentation for all construction phases, including project charters, due diligence reports, budgets, schedules, meeting minutes, funding requests, status reports, punch lists, and special reports, on time and in required formats.
- Manage vendors, including general contractors, architecture and engineering providers, security vendors, and signage vendors, to ensure compliance with project policies and procedures.
- Complete formal project closeout within 60 days after project completion.
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 focused on mental, physical, and emotional health
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
