Senior Project Manager

JLL•Kirkland, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL 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: The Senior Project Manager leads complex design and construction projects ($5K-$10MM+) in Amazon's corporate facilities. This role supports Amazon's expansion into aerospace, life sciences, robotics, quantum computing, devices, and government industry sectors by managing new construction, renovations, and facility modifications. The position is part of Amazon's Global Real Estate and Facilities (GREF) organization with a dotted line to one of Amazon's businesses. You will drive planning and delivery of technically complex capital projects from inception to completion while maintaining quality, cost, and schedule parameters. This role requires you to drive timely decisions among project teams including architects and other design consultants, contractors, and facilities managers, escalating as needed to ensure Amazon's priorities are achieved. You will ensure all project design elements are properly captured including specialty equipment, infrastructure, space-plans, and finishes, oversee construction processes including contractor selection, contract negotiations, budget approvals, invoice/pay application and change order approvals, schedule creation/maintenance, and closeout, and coordinate with key internal stakeholders such as EH&S, IT, AV, Security, Sustainability, Procurement, Legal, Tax, Compliance, and Finance.

Requirements

5+ years of professional experience in construction/engineering project management, real estate development, or architecture/design
Track record of managing multiple concurrent and technically complex (R&D, manufacturing, SCIF, BSL, ISO) projects
Demonstrated experience in sourcing/procurement, vendor management, value engineering, budget/schedule management, and MEP systems
Advanced Microsoft Project proficiency
Ability to effectively manage meetings, drive detailed discussions, and be clear and concise in all verbal and written communications.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in engineering, construction management OR additional 3+ years of relevant professional experience
Experience working in technical engineering, manufacturing, or government (DoD, IC, DoS, etc.) environments
PMI certification
Experience with sustainable building practices
Track record leading complex design and construction projects in the $5K-$10MM+ range
Experience supporting expansion into aerospace, life sciences, robotics, quantum computing, devices, and government industry sectors
Background managing new construction, renovations, and facility modifications
Experience working within Global Real Estate and Facilities (GREF) organizations
Ability to drive planning and delivery of capital projects from inception to completion
Experience ensuring project design elements are properly captured including specialty equipment and infrastructure
Background overseeing contractor selection, contract negotiations, and closeout processes
Experience coordinating with multiple internal stakeholders across EH&S, IT, AV, Security, Sustainability, Procurement, Legal, Tax, Compliance, and Finance functions
Track record participating in project delivery process improvement initiatives and site selection processes.

Responsibilities

Drive planning and delivery of technically complex capital projects from inception to completion while maintaining quality, cost, and schedule parameters
Drive timely decisions among project team including architects and other design consultants, contractors, facilities managers, and other stakeholders, escalating as needed to ensure Amazon's priorities are achieved
Ensure all project design elements are properly captured including specialty equipment, infrastructure, space-plans, and finishes
Oversee construction processes including contractor selection, contract negotiations, budget approvals, invoice/pay application and change order approvals, schedule creation/maintenance, and closeout
Coordinate with key internal stakeholders including EH&S, IT, AV, Security, Sustainability, Procurement, Legal, Tax, Compliance, and Finance as needed
Participate in project delivery process improvement initiatives and new site selection processes
Manage multiple concurrent and technically complex projects including R&D, manufacturing, SCIF, BSL, and ISO facilities.