Lead Project Manager, Secured Environments & Budget

JLL; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL in Los Angeles seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee delivery on a secured environment account. You will lead complex capital projects, manage budgets and schedules, and coordinate design, consultants, and contractors to meet client goals and risk controls.

The role requires 7–10 years in construction project management, familiarity with ICD-705/TEMPEST, and strong analytical and communication skills. Occasional travel and a hybrid work model are possible.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of practical experience in construction project management.
• 3-5 years working with secured environment projects meeting ICD-705 / TEMPEST requirements.
• Experience leading and running numerous projects simultaneously.
• Strong ability to develop and cultivate business relationships with clients.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting and financial reporting, budgeting, scheduling and process.
• Experience working with landlords, developers and institutional owners.
• Knowledge reading and understanding design development and construction documents.
• Ability to manage multiple secured environment projects and corporate interiors.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, professional manner and computer literacy.
• Ability to read commercial leases and comment on Work Letters and Exhibits with Acquisition Manager and Legal.
• Flexibility with work hours and travel (US and/or Canada), hybrid model up to three days in client offices.
• Highly organized with strong analytical skills.
• Business development is a strong plus.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and Project software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain client relationships and communications.
• Conduct periodic account and client calls.
• Gaining comprehensive understanding of client’s long-term business goals.
• Share best practices across team/clients.
• Attend industry events and maintain presence in industry organizations.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Risk management

Client relationships

Negotiation

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Contract management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Project management software

Job description

JLL in Los Angeles seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee delivery on a secured environment account. You will lead complex capital projects, manage budgets and schedules, and coordinate design, consultants, and contractors to meet client goals and risk controls.

The role requires 7–10 years in construction project management, familiarity with ICD-705/TEMPEST, and strong analytical and communication skills. Occasional travel and a hybrid work model are possible.