Real Estate - Junior Project Manager

JLL; Leinster; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale commercial projects in Ireland. You will oversee client briefings, planning, budgeting, procurement, and handover, ensuring scope, schedule, cost, and quality targets are met.

The role requires strong stakeholder management, excellent client communication, and proficiency with MS Project and the Microsoft Office Suite. On-site leadership is essential to drive project success.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise managing the full project lifecycle from client briefing through to handover.
• Exceptional client-facing communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High proficiency with MS Project and the Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of commercial projects from scope to handover.
• Develop detailed schedules and critical path using MS Project.
• Prepare budgets, monitor expenditures and forecast final costs.
• Support procurement, contract administration and change management.
• Lead meetings, monitor on-site progress and manage risks.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Client facing communication

Time management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction/Project Management or related

PMP or equivalent certification (desirable)

SCSI chartership (desirable)

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Office

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.
• 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

• 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.
• Proven ability to prepare initial project budgets, manage expenditures, and forecast project cost.

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.