Senior Project Manager, PDS Projects
About The Position
JLL is hiring a Senior Project Manager to manage site capital and facilities projects in occupied spaces at a single client site in La Jolla, California. This is a site-based role working closely with facilities teams and stakeholders, with no remote work. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with flexibility as needed. The Senior Project Manager provides end-to-end lifecycle management for assigned projects or portfolios, following the client’s IDEA process and attending requested client trainings. The role coordinates and oversees construction managers, strategic equipment suppliers, architects, engineers, commissioning teams, and other professional firms. It prepares Capital Appropriation Requests and purchase orders, supports go/no-go decisions, pursues cost savings and value engineering, and reviews vendor invoices for client payment. The position oversees project safety, quality, schedule, coordination, budget, cash flow, close-out, and other project delivery activities. It works with end users and facilities management teams to incorporate requirements for MEP, HVAC, BMS, security, lab equipment, and other facility systems. The manager conducts meetings and field visits, addresses project issues and disputes, scopes and oversees estimates and schedules for future projects, and maintains long-range financial plans for the campus. Expected compensation is $150,000–$223,000 per year. The role does not provide visa sponsorship; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in owner’s representative project management.
- 5–10+ years of experience working for a general contractor.
- Strong construction contractor background.
- Strong HVAC background and knowledge of HVAC and central plant systems.
- Strong life science experience.
- Strong project planning and execution skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Able to lead and work independently while taking direction and following through on assigned responsibilities.
- Able to work as part of a team to deliver excellence.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
- Must work full time on site at the client facility in La Jolla; remote work is not allowed.
Responsibilities
- Manage site capital and facility projects in occupied spaces at a single client site.
- Provide end-to-end lifecycle management for assigned projects or portfolios and follow the client’s IDEA process.
- Attend client-requested trainings throughout the year.
- Coordinate and oversee construction managers, strategic equipment suppliers, architects, engineers, commissioning teams, and other professional firms.
- Develop and submit Capital Appropriation Requests and purchase orders using client-established systems.
- Implement cost-saving measures and value-engineering solutions, and lead Capital Appropriation Request discussions to support go/no-go decisions.
- Collaborate using client-established software solutions.
- Review and approve vendor invoices for payment by the client.
- Oversee project safety, quality, schedule, coordination, budget, cash flow, close-out, and other project delivery tasks.
- Build and maintain relationships with clients, partners, stakeholders, end users, and facilities management teams.
- Incorporate requirements for MEP, HVAC, BMS, security, lab equipment, and other facility systems.
- Organize and conduct meetings for project teams, core teams, steering committees, and other audiences.
- Foster collaboration and clear communication among stakeholders.
- Conduct regular field visits to monitor project progress and work quality.
- Help mitigate project-specific issues, delays, and disputes.
- Scope and oversee estimating and scheduling for future projects.
- Maintain long-range financial plans for the campus.
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 benefits prioritizing mental, physical, and emotional health
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
