MEP Project Manager (Mid Level)

JLL

South San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 105,000 - 125,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

JLL in South San Francisco is seeking a mid- to senior-level Project Manager to support facility and capital projects within a GxP-regulated environment. You will coordinate, document, and communicate with stakeholders under guidance of senior leadership, leveraging PDS to drive projects from initiation to completion.

This role emphasizes GMP/GDP compliance, budgeting, scheduling, and vendor management, with on-site work at client facilities.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field.
5-10 years of project management or coordination experience.
Experience in commercial, institutional, or industrial projects; pharma/biotech/life sciences experience is a plus.
Budgeting, scheduling, and contract administration.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

Support client satisfaction through effective coordination and delivery of Facility Management services.
Build relationships with clients through accountability and consistent service delivery.
Ensure GMP-related requirements and KPIs are met where applicable.
Contribute to quality service aligned with client expectations.
Support development of project plans, budgets, and schedules.
Assist in vendor and contract management and document control.

Skills

Budgeting

Scheduling

Contract administration

Communication

MS Office

Education

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

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Project

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Position Overview

As a Project Manager at JLL, you will support the execution of facility and capital projects within a GxP-regulated environment. Working under the guidance of senior project leadership, you will contribute to project delivery through coordination, documentation, and stakeholder communication. Leveraging the Project Delivery Services (PDS) platform, you will help drive projects from initiation through completion while building your expertise in pharmaceutical and life sciences facilities management.

Position Overview

This is a mid-level role reporting to Senior Project Manager/Project Director. Candidates with 15+ years of experience or senior leadership backgrounds may find this role junior to their current level.

Key Responsibilities

Client Relationships

Support client satisfaction through effective coordination and delivery of Facility Management services.
Build working relationships with clients through accountability and consistent service delivery.
Assist in ensuring compliance with GMP and non-GMP contractual requirements and KPIs.
Contribute to quality service delivery aligned with client expectations.

Team Collaboration

Work collaboratively within a high-performance team environment.
Support JLL's ethical and cultural standards in all interactions.
Promote safety culture across all stakeholders, including clients, subcontractors, and vendors.

Project Delivery & Operations

Support Project Delivery Services (PDS) and GAP projects to ensure facility operations in a GxP environment.
Ensure activities and documentation comply with Good Documentation Practices (GDP), quality standards, and SOPs.
Assist in developing project plans and budgets in coordination with facility, project, and construction managers.
Support procurement, labor coordination, and execution to meet schedule and budget requirements.
Prepare and maintain project status reports, financial tracking, and documentation for compliance.
Serve as a point of contact for assigned GAP-related project activities.
Assist in feasibility assessments, scope definition, cost estimates, and milestone schedules.
Manage RFIs, scope changes, and project documentation following scope freeze.
Support compliance with EHS, regulatory requirements, and applicable standards.
Monitor on-site work to ensure adherence to schedules and GxP/EHS requirements.
Assist in developing RFPs and managing vendor/contractor selection and performance.
Support delivery of project phases including planning, design, construction, commissioning, and close-out.
Track budgets, review invoices, and assist in managing financial variances.
Help implement and track project performance metrics.
Contribute to business continuity initiatives and overall site performance.

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field.
5-10 years of project management or project coordination experience.
Experience in commercial, institutional, or industrial projects (pharmaceutical/biotech/life sciences experience is a plus but not required).
Working knowledge of budgeting, scheduling, and contract administration.
Ability to manage small to mid-sized projects (typically $50M-$200K) or support larger initiatives as part of a project team.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project).
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.

Preferred:

Familiarity with GMP-regulated environments or willingness to learn.
Experience with CAD systems (AutoCAD, Revit) or project management software (Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project).
Understanding of engineering and building systems (mechanical, electrical, structural).
Working toward professional certification (PMP, LEED AP, or similar) is a plus.

Not Required:

Professional registration (PE, RA) is not required for this role.
This is not a senior leadership, principal-level, or design-lead position.

Typical Project Scope

Projects ranging from $50K to $200K in value.
Tenant improvements, lab fit-outs, building renovations, and small capital projects.
Not responsible for managing entire multi-building campus developments or $100M+ programs.

Work Environment

Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
Capability to perform physical tasks such as bending, kneeling, reaching, and accessing equipment.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed.
Site-based role with regular presence at client facilities.

Compensation & Benefits