Construction Project Manager

Jobtailor; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Dallas is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead small to medium-scale construction initiatives from inception to closeout. You will own scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction for projects ranging from $250K to $1M, while supporting senior PMs on larger regional programs.

The role requires developing charters, schedules, and work breakdown structures, frequent site visits, and delivering formal closeout packages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
• 3–5 years of progressive experience in project management, construction management, or owner's representation.
• Proven track record independently managing projects from initiation through closeout.
• Strong financial acumen including budget development, cost tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to present to clients and executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead small to medium-scale projects ($250K–$1M) independently from initiation through closeout.
• Develop charters, schedules, and work breakdown structures; manage critical path; conduct site visits.
• Procure and manage general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors; negotiate contracts.
• Chair project meetings and manage change orders with stakeholder communication and approvals.
• Develop and manage project budgets; process PO's and invoices; prepare monthly reports and forecasts.
• Serve as primary client contact; build relationships and provide solutions while upholding standards.
• Maintain organized project files and ensure compliance with standards and codes.
• Own defined phases or work packages; participate in design reviews and constructability assessments.
• Participate in coaching sessions with senior PMs to learn and grow.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Client communication

Scheduling

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Real Estate, Business

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Procore

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead small to medium-scale projects ($250K–$1M) independently from initiation through closeout, managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction; support senior project managers on larger regional projects and shadow senior leaders to learn complexities of major initiatives
• Develop project charters, schedules, and work breakdown structures; manage critical path, conduct regular site visits to monitor progress/quality/safety, and deliver formal closeout packages including as-builts, O&M manuals, and warranties
• Procure and manage general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors through competitive bidding; negotiate contracts within authority limits, manage performance and site logistics, and maintain vendor performance databases
• Chair project meetings (kickoffs, weekly OACs, closeouts); prepare agendas, facilitate discussions, drive action item resolution, and manage change orders with stakeholder communication and approval
• Develop and manage project budgets with real-time cost monitoring; process purchase orders and invoices through JLL/client systems; prepare monthly financial reports, forecasts, and variance analyses; manage contingencies and recommend budget adjustments
• Serve as primary client contact for assigned projects; build relationships through proactive communication; deliver status reports and presentations; anticipate needs and provide solutions while upholding JLL service standards
• Maintain organized project files (contracts, drawings, RFIs, submittals, permits, inspections, closeout documentation); manage document distribution and tracking logs; ensure compliance with JLL standards, client requirements, and regulatory codes
• Own defined phases or work packages within larger complex projects; participate in design reviews, value engineering, and constructability assessments; support capital planning materials and strategic portfolio assessments
• Participate in structured coaching sessions with senior project managers to review lessons learned and identify growth areas; proactively seek exposure to complex project types and delivery methods; apply learnings to advance toward senior responsibilities and mentor junior team members

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Real Estate, Business, or a related field is preferred
• 3–5 years of progressive experience in project management, construction management, or owner's representation, with demonstrated experience independently managing projects from initiation through closeout
• Proven track record of managing small to medium-scale projects (typically $250K–$1M or multi-trade scopes) with accountability for scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction
• Strong financial acumen including budget development, cost tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; confident presenting to clients, senior stakeholders, and executive leadership
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams) and project scheduling tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, Procore, or similar)
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects under tight deadlines
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel up to 25% within the account portfolio