Junior Project Manager - Real Estate

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) in Dublin seeks an experienced project leader to manage end‑to‑end delivery of large commercial projects. You will coordinate scope, schedule, budgets and on‑site activities to ensure on‑time, within‑budget delivery.

Responsibilities include defining project goals with clients, developing detailed schedules in MS Project, monitoring costs, procurement support, and enforcing quality and safety standards throughout design, construction and handover.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction/Project Management or related field.
• Experience in managing full project lifecycle from briefing to handover.
• Strong client and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of commercial projects ranging from €500,000 to €10 million.
• Define project scope, goals and deliverables with clients during inception.
• Develop detailed project schedules using MS Project and monitor milestones.
• Prepare budgets, track expenditures, forecast final costs and support procurement.
• Oversee contracts and change orders; manage site meetings and on-site progress.
• Ensure quality and safety compliance throughout design, construction and handover.

Skills

Client-facing communication

Stakeholder management

MS Project

MS Office

Project lifecycle management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction/Project Management, Engineering, Architecture or related

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

About JLL

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. About JLL We’re JLL. We’re a professional services and investment management firm specialising in real estate. We help organisations around the world achieve their ambitions by owning, occupying and investing in real estate. If you’re looking to step up your career, JLL is the perfect professional home. At JLL, you’ll have a chance to innovate with the world’s leading businesses, put that expertise into action on landmark projects, and work on game‑changing real estate initiatives. You’ll also make long‑lasting professional connections through sharing different perspectives, and you’ll be inspired by the best. We’re focused on opportunity and want to help you make the most of yours. Achieve your ambitions – join us at JLL!

Role Purpose

This role is centred on expert project leadership, with a clear focus on delivering excellence for our clients. General: Lead the end-to-end delivery of commercial projects, typically ranging in value from €500,000 to €10 million.

Project Inception & Planning

• Lead the initial client briefing to define project scope, goals, and key deliverables.
• Develop detailed project schedules, outlining all phases, milestones, and critical path activities using MS Project.

Budgeting & Commercial Management

• Prepare initial project budgets and cost estimates to establish financial controls.
• Track all project expenditures, manage cost reporting, and forecast the final project cost.
• Support the procurement and tendering process for selecting contractors and consultants.
• Administer construction contracts, including the processing of payment applications and the management of change orders (variations).

Execution & Monitoring

• Lead and document key project meetings to drive progress and ensure accountability.
• Monitor on‑site activities to ensure the project is proceeding according to schedule and design specifications.
• Proactively identify, track, and mitigate project risks related to time, cost, and quality.

Quality & Safety Compliance

• Conduct regular quality control checks to ensure workmanship meets the required standards. Along with PSDP and PSCS.
• Enforce all health and safety protocols on‑site to maintain a safe environment for all personnel.

Project Closeout

• Manage the project handover process, including the coordination of final inspections and the resolution of any defects.
• Ensure the completion of all project documentation and the settlement of final accounts.

Essential Requirements

• Ensure the completion of all project documentation and the settlement of final accounts.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing the full project lifecycle, from client briefing and design development through to construction and handover.
• Exceptional client-facing communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strong, collaborative relationships.
• High proficiency with MS Project and the Microsoft Office Suite.

Desirable Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Construction/Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as PMP or active progress towards SCSI chartership are highly regarded but not essential.

Location: On‑site –Dublin, IRL

Job Tags

• Commercial Fit Outs
• Construction
• Cost Management
• Project Management Life Cycle (PMLC)

Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at [e-mail]. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page

For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500 company with operations in over 80 countries around the world, our employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.