Senior Project Manager, Corporate Interiors

JLL • New York, NY

5h • $127,600 - $172,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Project Manager at JLL, you will be part of the Regional Project Team and lead delivery of challenging corporate interior projects for a financial services client. Projects range in size from $5 million to $50 million or more. You will oversee projects from programming through construction closeout, serving as the primary client contact and ensuring delivery aligns with client objectives, schedules, budgets, quality standards, contractual requirements, regulatory entities, and expectations.

The role involves developing project strategies, estimates, budgets, schedules, and business cases; guiding clients and teams through design; managing bidding, procurement, permitting, execution, and closeout; and coordinating internal teams, stakeholders, vendors, and project partners. You will manage multiple projects concurrently, communicate risks and solutions, keep leadership informed, and apply project management methods that improve efficiency and productivity. The position is on-site in New York, NY. JLL states that it does not provide visa sponsorship; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

• 7–15 years of project management experience; corporate interiors experience is preferred.
• Experience managing multiple corporate interiors projects ranging from $5 million to $50 million or more.
• Ability to manage 8–12 projects at a time.
• Firm knowledge of construction, architecture, or the commercial real estate industry.
• Proven track record managing complex projects from inception to completion.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, including collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Strong critical-thinking skills and sound decision-making in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship; JLL does not provide visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as engineering, architecture, or construction management.
• Experience managing complex, high-end or high-touch corporate interior projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of projects, including strategy, programming, design, schedules, entitlements, bidding, procurement, permitting, execution, and closeout.
• Develop high-level estimates and schedules as part of project strategy and business cases.
• Prepare project updates, identify and communicate risks early, and propose solutions to meet client schedules and budgets.
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Review construction plans and identify potential concerns or hidden costs, including before general contractor contract execution when applicable.
• Maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders and vendors, and ensure leadership is accurately informed of project issues.
• Monitor vendor and project-team performance for compliance with contracts, regulatory requirements, and client expectations.
• Serve as the primary client contact from programming through construction closeout.
• Work with stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, and deliverables aligned with client goals and expectations.
• Develop master project schedules and manage performance against schedules, milestones, and critical path items across multiple projects.
• Develop detailed project budgets using historical and market data and clearly defined budget assumptions.
• Guide clients and teams through conceptual design, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and signoff.
• Initiate and facilitate project meetings and coordination exercises with internal staff, stakeholders, and external users.
• Coordinate due diligence for internal teams, project partners, clients, and end users, and maintain and deliver appropriate documentation.
• Prepare requests for proposals for design and contractor services and manage vendor selection.
• Develop and implement project management strategies and methodologies, including innovative approaches to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Manage approximately 8–12 projects simultaneously.

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 a 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