Construction Senior Project Manager

JLL; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Medical, Dental & Vision

Parental leave

Paid time off

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in California seeks a Senior Project Manager to leadStrategic Initiatives across a distributed, multi-site portfolio.

You will drive LED lighting upgrades, energy efficiency projects, and sustainability improvements while coordinating with engineering, operations, sustainability, finance, and procurement teams.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years building construction experience with 20+ projects managed.
• Willingness to travel up to 40% and site visits including stairs.
• Experience with LED lighting retrofits or sustainability construction.
• Knowledge of design-build delivery and building systems.
• Proficient in project management tools and reporting platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage 20+ concurrent projects across a distributed portfolio.
• Plan, schedule, and execute from initiation to closeout.
• Monitor progress against scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, sustainability, finance, and procurement.
• Coordinate with site contacts and regional stakeholders.
• Monitor contractor performance for quality and safety.
• Track budgets, costs, and ROI validation.
• Maintain project documentation and reports using PM tools.
• Conduct site visits to uphold safety standards.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Energy efficiency

Sustainability

Budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field

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 peopleand empowering them tothrive, 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:

This is a hybrid position with 40% travel required for projects throughout the following states: WA, OR, CA, AK, HI

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.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• 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.
• 3+ years of experience with energy efficiency programs, LED lighting retrofits, or sustainability-related construction scopes.
• 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.
• Self-motivated, with a high degree of initiative and accountability.

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Expected compensation for this position:

117,000.00 - 169,000.00 USD per year

Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location:

On-site -Los Angeles, CA, Sacramento, CA, Seattle, WA

Job Tags:

Budget Development, Budget Estimating, Budget Proposals, Building Condition Survey Project Delivery, Business Acumen, Construction Industry Knowledge, Projects Design

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

• 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

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