Senior Project Manager

JLL • Minneapolis, MN

4d • $97,400 - $131,100 • Remote

About The Position

JLL is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead delivery of new sites for a client’s retail bank portfolio. The role oversees ground-up construction, inline build-outs, and conversion projects, with accountability for project execution and delivery of agreed quality standards and business objectives. The position is remote and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with home-office planning and coordination combined with regular construction-site visits. Travel is expected to be 25–40% and may include overnight stays or short-notice trips. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

The Senior Project Manager leads projects from planning through closeout, managing scope, schedules, budgets, quality, risks, vendors, contractors, safety, client relationships, and stakeholder communications. The role calls for regular reporting and project-data updates, coordination with operations teams for site transitions, and sound judgment when managing competing priorities or resolving problems. Work may occasionally extend beyond standard business hours to meet construction schedules or project milestones.

The stated expected compensation is $97,400–$131,100 per year. JLL describes its benefits as including a 401(k) with matching contributions, medical, dental, and vision care, paid parental leave at 100% of salary, paid time off, company holidays, and early access to earned wages through Daily Pay.

Requirements

• 7–10 years minimum of project management experience in commercial construction or corporate real estate.
• Proven track record delivering ground-up construction and tenant improvement projects.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects across diverse geographic locations.
• Background in portfolio expansion, site development, or facilities rollout programs.
• Demonstrated success managing projects ranging from $2 million to $20 million or more.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing, and trade coordination.
• Proficiency with project management software such as MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent.
• Advanced knowledge of construction documents, specifications, and building codes.
• Financial acumen in budget development, cost tracking, and forecasting.
• Expertise in schedule development using critical path methodology.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach.
• Negotiation skills with contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to make informed decisions under pressure with incomplete information.
• Agility and adoption when working across multiple technology platforms.
• Willingness to travel 25–40% to project sites throughout the region or nationally, including overnight stays and short-notice travel when needed.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• PMP, CCM, or equivalent project management certification.
• Experience with relevant property types such as retail, industrial, or office.
• Established relationships with regional contractors and trade partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery for new site developments.
• Develop and manage project plans covering scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements.
• Drive projects to meet client deadlines, including substantial completion and final closeout.
• Maintain professional client and vendor relationships and communicate clearly across multiple channels.
• Create and maintain detailed project schedules using industry-standard tools.
• Monitor critical-path activities, identify schedule risks, coordinate with contractors and internal teams, implement recovery plans, and conduct regular schedule reviews.
• Develop and manage project budgets from estimates through final reconciliation; track costs, identify variances, and implement corrective actions.
• Review and approve contractor payment applications and change orders; provide financial forecasts and budget-status reports; and keep delivery within approved financial parameters.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimize impacts on schedule, budget, and quality.
• Resolve conflicts among stakeholders, design teams, and construction partners; escalate critical issues with recommended solutions; and maintain contingency plans for high-impact scenarios.
• Ensure the design team responds to RFIs and submittals in a timely manner.
• Travel regularly to project sites to monitor progress and quality, conduct site walks, and verify work against drawings and specifications.
• Interface with contractors and trade partners, document site observations, and track punch-list items through resolution.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance at project sites.
• Provide regular project-status updates to leadership and business partners and facilitate kickoffs, design reviews, and progress meetings.
• Prepare project documentation and reports across multiple platforms, manage stakeholder expectations through transparent communication, coordinate with operations teams for site transitions, and maintain regular project-data updates.

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 focused on mental, physical, and emotional health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed