Senior Project Manager

JLL•Syracuse, NY

7d•$110,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

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 Construction Project Manager role involves leading end-to-end project delivery by developing and executing project strategies, budgets, and schedules that align with both JLL and client objectives. The position serves as the primary client contact, guiding stakeholders through all design and construction phases while coordinating due diligence, contractor selection, and cross-functional team collaboration. The successful candidate will maintain master schedules across multiple projects, manage performance against critical milestones, and ensure timely project completion within established parameters.

Requirements

5+ years as a Project Manager or similar role
Ability to clearly communicate to the client and team to achieve project goals
Strong working knowledge of architectural drawings
Highly organized with strong analytical skills
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to interact with executive level external and internal clients as well as external team members (architects, contractors, client's representatives, etc.)
Ability to manage all aspects of construction projects effectively and efficiently including, but not limited to budgeting, scheduling, submittments, change orders
Experience managing interior fitout and building infrastructure projects
Extensive knowledge of MS Office applications and MS Project

Nice To Haves

Bachelor Degree from an accredited institution with preference towards a Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management
Experience directing senior level project management services on client projects
Experience with RFP preparation for vendor and contractor services and selection process management
Knowledge of vendor and project team performance management for compliance with contractual requirements
Understanding of potential liabilities and risk identification, management and mitigation
Experienced in managing Client relationships

Responsibilities

Act as the primary Senior level contact with the client throughout the duration of the project
Develop and execute project specific goals, schedules, budgets, and strategy
Establish and maintain project goals and success criteria that meet both JLL and Client needs
Maintain open, transparent communication with clients, vendors, stakeholders, and internal partners throughout project lifecycles, documenting expectations and escalating issues appropriately
Coordinate any necessary due diligence efforts on behalf of the internal team
Develop detailed project budgets based on historical and market data and clearly defined set of budget assumptions
Develop and maintain Master Project Schedules and manage the successful execution of projects within required timeframes
Understand and consistently deliver on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Prepare various RFPs needed for vendor and contractor services
Manage bidding process, including vendor selection
Forecast spend monthly on all projects in alignment with Client's Capital Plan
Facilitate all critical project meetings and coordination exercises with internal and external stakeholders
Guide the Client and architectural team through the design process from concept to final construction documents.
Manage construction contractors through onboarding, construction, commissioning, punchlist, and closeout
Travel as required throughout the Upstate NY region (Estimated 25%)