Project Coordinator

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Little Rock Township (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) is seeking a Project Coordinator for our Project and Development Services team to support high-profile CRE design and construction projects. You will manage budgets, process POs and invoices, and drive data accuracy across financial systems while promoting digital tools adoption and process compliance.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in project administration or accounting, with strong Google Workspace and MS Office skills, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of project administration, accounting, or related support experience.
• Proven ability to reconcile financial data, process PO management, and resolve data inconsistencies.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office for daily work.

Responsibilities

• Review and process project budgets, vendor proposals, POs, and change orders across financial systems.
• Reconcile invoices against contracts and address billing discrepancies promptly.
• Audit project data entries for compliance and ensure PMO standards are met.

Skills

Budget management

Data accuracy

Communication

Project administration

Education

Bachelor's or associate degree in accounting/related field

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

# **Project Coordinator** **What this job involves:**As a Project Coordinator within our Project and Development Services team, you will support high-profile commercial real estate design and construction projects. This role combines financial administration, process governance, and digital tool adoption to ensure seamless project delivery and client satisfaction. You'll be responsible for maintaining data accuracy across financial systems, driving process compliance among Project Managers, and proactively identifying opportunities to enhance operational efficiency.This position offers the chance to become an indispensable partner to our clients while championing digital transformation initiatives and contributing meaningfully to JLL's reputation for excellence in project delivery. If you thrive in autonomous remote and onsite work environments, enjoy solving complex operational challenges, and want to grow your career with a forward-thinking team committed to Integrity, Inclusion, Intention, Investment, and Innovation, this is your opportunity.**What your day-to-day will look like:*** Review, track, and process project budgets, vendor proposals, purchase orders, and change orders within financial systems, ensuring all transactions remain within approved project budgets while maintaining exceptional data accuracy.* Reconcile vendor invoices against contract agreements, proactively resolve billing discrepancies before they escalate, and serve as a responsive point of contact for vendor inquiries related to purchase orders and invoicing processes.* Demonstrate daily proficiency in JLL and client project management technology platforms, champion adoption of emerging digital tools within the team, and share both successes and lessons learned to advance our digital transformation objectives.* Independently identify project-related risks, process inefficiencies, or workflow bottlenecks as they emerge, implement solutions within your scope of authority, and escalate complex issues to leadership with clear context and recommended approaches.* Actively audit project data entries across all assigned projects, identify compliance gaps, and professionally hold Project Managers accountable to Project Management Office (PMO) standards while collaborating to resolve process bottlenecks before they impact critical reporting deliverables.* Identify best practices and process improvement opportunities based on your day-to-day observations, recommend data-driven solutions to enhance project delivery and operations, and contribute to building a culture of operational excellence.* Attend program and project calls to capture action items and deliverables, ensure timely follow-up with responsible parties, and maintain accountability structures that keep projects moving forward without delays.**Required Qualifications:*** Minimum 2 years of practical experience in project administration, project accounting, or closely related support roles, with demonstrated success managing competing priorities and meeting strict deadlines in fast-paced environments.* Proven capability in financial reconciliation, purchase order management, vendor invoice processing, and identifying/resolving data inconsistencies within financial management systems.* Daily-use proficiency with both Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), with the ability to navigate multiple platforms seamlessly throughout your workday.* Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to professionally hold team members accountable to documented procedures, follow up firmly but respectfully on deliverables, and guide colleagues toward consistent process adherence.* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated comfort interfacing professionally across internal project teams, external vendor partners, and client stakeholders at various organizational levels.* Tech resilient with the demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot common remote and onsite work setup challenges including VPN connectivity, Single Sign-On (SSO) authentication, external monitor configuration, and peripheral device setup.* Highly coachable with a proven track record of rapidly learning new digital tools and project management technologies, executing documented procedures without deviation, and adapting quickly to evolving client requirements.**Preferred Qualifications:*** Prior experience supporting commercial real estate, design, or construction project management professionals, with familiarity in industry terminology, workflows, and common project delivery challenges.* Associate or Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Accounting, Business, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field that demonstrates foundational knowledge relevant to project support functions.**Location:** Onsite (as business needs dictate) in one of the following metropolitan areas:* Riverwoods, IL* Plano, TXThis position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. **Expected compensation for this position:** 58,000.00 – 71,000.00 USD per year *Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.*