Project Coordinator, Construction

JLL; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading real estate firm as a Project Coordinator, where you'll support innovative construction projects and collaborate with a dynamic team. This role emphasizes proactive problem-solving and effective communication, contributing to impactful projects in a fast-paced environment. You'll enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, fostering both personal and professional growth.

Benefits

401(k) plan with matching contributions

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

Paid parental leave at 100% of salary

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Qualifications

• 0 – 2 years practical experience.
• Accounting experience or construction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support a construction project management team.
• Ensure data accuracy throughout project lifecycle.
• Identify best practices and process improvements.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Proactivity

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management

Tools

Project Management Technology

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies 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.

About JLL

We’re JLL. We’re a professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. As a Fortune 500 company, we help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions.

If you’re looking to step up your career, JLL is the perfect professional home. With us, you’ll have a chance to innovate with the world’s leading businesses, put that expertise into action on landmark projects, and work on game-changing real estate initiatives. You’ll also make long-lasting professional connections and be inspired by the best. We’re focused on opportunity and want to help you make the most of yours. Achieve your ambitions—join us at JLL!

We are currently seeking a Project Coordinator to join our Project and Development Services team. Our team’s priorities are:

• Delivering strategic solutions for clients
• Actively collaborating across platforms
• Developing our people and inspiring others
• Supporting ambitions beyond the workplace
• Applying new technology and data to drive change

What this job involves

Supporting industry changing projects

As a Project Coordinator at JLL, you will be directly responsible for supporting a construction project management team to deliver challenging projects. Being forward thinking and consistently demonstrating initiative to adopt new technologies and contribute to efficient processes is key to the impact you will have in this role. Your interest in construction projects from start to finish will speak to your ability to support your team in delivering interesting and industry changing projects.

Being at the heart of the team

You are accountable, collaborative and demonstrate enthusiasm for implementing innovative ideas in a team environment. You are organized, proactive and can think ahead to anticipate the needs of the team.

Sound like the job you’re looking for? Before you apply it’s also worth knowing what we’re looking for :

Education and experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management preferred
• 0 – 2 years practical experience

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • Accounting experience, construction experience or previous real estate support roles for project managers, preferred

Basic Job Duties

• Demonstrate proficiency in the use and application of all project management technology as required for assigned projects
• Support assigned projects financially and administratively throughout the project’s lifecycle with a focus on data accuracy
• Attend program and project calls to support assigned projects
• Ensure adherence to vendor agreements as it relates to fees and process
• Review and processing of project budgets, vendor proposals, change orders, and invoices within financial system
• Assist vendor and client with questions on Purchase Orders and Invoicing
• Identify best practices, process improvements and opportunities to support project delivery and operations
  

An Achiever

We’ll expect you to act decisively, think big, and manage your time to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high volume environment. Most importantly, you’ll want to contribute to a diverse, supportive, and talented team.

What you can expect from us

We’re an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. We succeed together—across the desk and around the globe. We believe the best inspire the best, so we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our success.

Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career, recognition, well-being, benefits and pay. We’ll offer you a competitive salary and benefits package.

With us, you’ll develop your strengths and enjoy a career full of varied experiences. We can’t wait to see where your ambitions take you at JLL.

Apply today!

Estimated total compensation for this position:

55,000.00 – 75,000.00 USD per year

The total compensation range is an estimate and not guaranteed. An employment offer is based on an applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data .

Location:

On-site –Chicago, IL, Columbus, OH

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

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. Some of these benefits may include:

• 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

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