Construction Senior Project Manager

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching

Medical, Dental & Vision care

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) is hiring a Senior Project Manager for our Strategic Initiatives team. You will lead multi-site capital projects, including LED lighting upgrades and sustainability initiatives, spanning Albuquerque, NM; Dallas, TX; and Phoenix, AZ.

Expect 40% travel with site visits and cross‑functional collaboration to deliver on time and on budget. You will manage a high-volume project portfolio, standardize delivery, and partner with design‑build and turnkey providers

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of building construction experience, including multiple projects
• Willingness to travel up to 40% and conduct site visits
• Flexibility for occasional evening or weekend work
• Working knowledge of building systems and design‑build delivery
• Proficiency with project management tools and reporting platforms
• Proven ability to manage a large project portfolio across sites

Responsibilities

• Manage 20+ concurrent, similarly scoped projects across a distributed multi-site portfolio
• Plan, schedule, and execute projects from initiation through closeout
• Monitor progress against scope, schedule, budget, and quality; escalate risks
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, sustainability, finance, and procurement
• Coordinate with site contacts, facility managers, and regional stakeholders
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor performance to ensure safety and quality
• Track budgets, costs, and energy savings; support ROI validation
• Maintain project documentation using PM tools and reportings
• Conduct site visits to uphold a zero-incident safety culture

Skills

Project management

Travel readiness

Building systems knowledge

PM tools proficiency

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Engineering or Facilities Management degree

Tools

Ingenious.Build

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL and 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

This is a hybrid position with 40% travel required for projects throughout the following states: NV, AZ, NM, TX, OK.

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.
• 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.

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

Location

On‑site – Albuquerque, NM, Dallas, TX, Phoenix, AZ

Job Tags

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

Personalized benefits

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

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you’re pursuing.

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Company Culture

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 Fortune500® 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 WAYSM. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.