Brussels: Senior Real Estate Project Leader

jll; Strombeek-Bever; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Brussels to lead complex design and construction programs, coordinating with diverse teams and stakeholders. The role emphasizes budget, schedule, governance, and risk management to deliver strategic real estate initiatives.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of project leadership, strong communication skills, and fluency in English plus French or Dutch, with a collaborative, proactive mindset to thrive in a global real estate firm.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in project management or delivery leadership.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.
• Team leadership, collaboration and cross-functional coordination experience.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Analytical and numerical skills with commercial awareness.
• Fluency in English and proficiency in French or Dutch.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, manage and provide oversight of design and construction projects within schedule and budget.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, service lines, staff, contractors and management.
• Coordinate with project partners and stakeholders across disciplines.
• Create construction and engineering strategy with Purchases and establish a project delivery team.
• Oversee project funding, budgeting, forecasting and schedules for space delivery.
• Ensure technical concurrence for all project deliverables and manage audits.
• Oversee scope definition, procurement of consultants and vendors, CQV and closeout.
• Lead contractor evaluation, bid analysis reviews and award recommendations.
• Prepare project charters, funding requests and robust reporting.
• Oversee project change management, risk assessments and site permits.
• Collaborate across functions to align with lease terms and conditions.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Analytical skills

Commercial awareness

Languages: English

Languages: French or Dutch

Job description

JLL is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Brussels to lead complex design and construction programs, coordinating with diverse teams and stakeholders. The role emphasizes budget, schedule, governance, and risk management to deliver strategic real estate initiatives.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of project leadership, strong communication skills, and fluency in English plus French or Dutch, with a collaborative, proactive mindset to thrive in a global real estate firm.