Construction Senior Project Manager

JLL; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 97,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching company

Medical, Dental & Vision Care

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off

Early access to earned wages (DailyPay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead strategic building initiatives across a distributed, multi-site portfolio. You will manage a high volume of projects including LED lighting upgrades, energy efficiency, and capital improvements, coordinating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.

The role requires strong field-level construction expertise, the ability to juggle priorities, and a collaborative approach with

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of building construction experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 40% of the time.
• Flexibility for occasional evening or weekend work.
• Working knowledge of building systems and design-build delivery.
• Proficiency with project management tools and reporting platforms.
• Solutions-oriented approach in multi-site environments.
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Manage 20+ concurrent projects across a distributed, multi-site portfolio.
• Plan, schedule, and execute projects from initiation through closeout.
• Monitor progress against scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, sustainability, finance, and procurement.
• Coordinate with local site contacts, facility managers, and regional stakeholders.
• Partner with design-build and turnkey providers to ensure quality, safety, and compliance.
• Track budgets and savings, validating ROI and energy reductions.
• Maintain project documentation and reporting using program management tools.
• Conduct site visits to uphold safety and compliance.

Skills

Construction management

Project coordination

Risk management

PM tools

Cross-functional collab

Budget oversight

Education

Construction Management degree

Tools

Ingenious.Build

Job description

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.

Location Requirements

• Hybrid position with up to 40% travel required for projects throughout the following states: ID, MT, WY, CO, ND, SD, NE, KS, MN, IA, MO, WI, IL.

What this job involves

JLL is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Strategic Initiatives team and lead the execution of strategic building initiatives across a distributed, multi-site portfolio. In this role, you will manage a high volume of similarly scoped projects, including LED lighting upgrades, energy efficiency, sustainability, and capital improvement initiatives, concurrently across dispersed geographic locations. We’re looking for someone with strong field-level construction expertise, the ability to manage competing priorities across a large project portfolio, and the collaborative skill to work closely with construction project team members and cross-functional partners to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes.

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Manage 20+ concurrent, similarly scoped projects (LED lighting upgrades, energy efficiency, sustainability, and capital improvements) across a distributed, multi-site portfolio.
• Plan, schedule, and execute projects from initiation through closeout, standardizing execution approaches to maintain consistency across sites.
• Monitor project progress against scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards, proactively escalating risks and issues.
• Collaborate closely with construction project team members and cross-functional partners across engineering, operations, sustainability, finance, and procurement.
• Coordinate with local site contacts, facility managers, and regional stakeholders to align delivery with site-specific needs.
• Partner with design-build and turnkey service providers, monitoring contractor and subcontractor performance to ensure quality, safety, and compliance.
• Track project-level budgets, costs, and savings, supporting validation of ROI, energy reduction, and sustainability outcomes.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting using program management tools, including Ingenious.Build.
• Conduct site visits to uphold a zero-incident safety culture and ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.

Required qualifications

• 5–10 years of building construction experience, including demonstrated success managing 20+ projects simultaneously across a distributed portfolio.
• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time, including conducting site visits that involve walking job sites, climbing stairs, and inspecting facilities.
• Flexibility for occasional evening or weekend work to accommodate project schedules or client needs.
• Working knowledge of building systems, construction processes, and design-build delivery methods.
• Proficiency with project management tools and reporting platforms.
• A solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving in dynamic, multi-site environments.
• A proven track record of delivering multiple concurrent projects on time and within budget.

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field.
• Experience in commercial real estate, corporate facilities, or institutional property management.
• Familiarity with energy efficiency programs, LED lighting retrofits, or sustainability-related construction scopes.
• Self‑motivated, with a high degree of initiative and accountability.

Benefits

Personalized benefits that support personal well‑being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

Location

On‑site – Boise, ID, Chicago, IL, Denver, CO, Minneapolis, MN

Compensation

Expected compensation for this position: 97,000.00 – 140,000.00 USD per year. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here. JLL is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Pursuant to the Arizona Civil Rights Act, criminal convictions are not an absolute bar to employment. Pursuant to Illinois Law, applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest. Pursuant to Columbia, SC ordinance, this position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job‑related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate. California Residents only If you are a California resident as defined in the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) please view our Supplemental Privacy Statement which describes your rights and disclosures about your personal information. If you are viewing this on a mobile device you may want to view the CCPA version on a larger device. Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, JLL will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified. Activate your Personal Job Alerts now and receive opportunities as soon as they are advertised. If you're a current JLL employee, please apply using the Internal Career Site. At JLL, we give you the opportunity, knowledge and tools to own your success, because we value what makes each of us unique. We help our people thrive, grow meaningful careers and find a place where they belong. Together, we strive to be exceptional and shape a better world. 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 WAYS. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.