Houston Construction PM & Owner's Rep

JLL; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching company

Medical, Dental & Vision care

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Daily Pay

Job summary

JLL in Houston, TX is seeking a Construction Project Manager to act as the on-site Owner's Representative across the full construction lifecycle, from programming through close-out. You will ensure projects stay within budget, on schedule, and aligned with client objectives and JLL standards.

The role requires strong technical knowledge, excellent communication, and the ability to work autonomously and with a team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience as an owner's project manager or in a similar construction management role.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction processes, architectural principles, and the commercial real estate industry.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work with construction plans, specifications, and technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead professional planning and hands-on management for diverse projects including ground-up construction, interior build-outs, furniture installations, AV/IT systems, security, and signage.
• Develop and execute project-specific goals, schedules, budgets, strategies, and detailed methodologies that align with client objectives and ensure successful project delivery.
• Oversee contractor selection, negotiate contracts with consultants and vendors, and manage all financial aspects including cash flows, cost reports, and monthly client updates.
• Provide on-site supervision throughout construction to ensure performance criteria are met, schedules are maintained, and quality standards are upheld.
• Assemble and coordinate required teams of architects, engineers, contractors, and specialists while maintaining strong relationships and evaluating their performance.
• Create detailed project budgets based on historical data, market research, and client input, covering both hard and soft costs.
• Manage FF&E bidding, procurement, and implementation in collaboration with clients and design teams.
• Champion safety at all times across all project sites and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and JLL standards.
• Work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate and timely invoicing, payment processing, and monthly expense management.

Skills

Budgeting

Contract management

MS Office

MS Project

Communication

Construction knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

JLL in Houston, TX is seeking a Construction Project Manager to act as the on-site Owner's Representative across the full construction lifecycle, from programming through close-out. You will ensure projects stay within budget, on schedule, and aligned with client objectives and JLL standards.

The role requires strong technical knowledge, excellent communication, and the ability to work autonomously and with a team.