Junior Project Manager - Real Estate

JLL; Leinster; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL in Ireland seeks an expert Project Leader to drive the end-to-end delivery of commercial projects valued from €500k to €10 million, ensuring client satisfaction and alignment with budget and design. You will lead inception, planning, budgeting, procurement, and on-site execution, using MS Project and the Office suite to manage schedules, costs, and risks; strong stakeholder engagement is essential.

The role emphasizes quality, safety, and handover, coordinating documentation and final

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in managing the full project lifecycle from client briefing through to handover.
• Exceptional client-facing communication and stakeholder management are essential.
• Proficiency with MS Project and the Microsoft Office Suite is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of commercial projects, typically ranging from €500k to €10 million.
• Develop detailed project schedules using MS Project and outline phases, milestones, and critical path activities.
• Prepare initial budgets, track expenditures, manage cost reporting, and forecast final costs; support procurement and tendering.

Skills

Project leadership

Client-facing communication

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction/Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Architecture, or related

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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.