Project Manager

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of real estate services is seeking a 'Manager, Projects' to oversee project management services for their North American clients. This role requires leading project execution, managing budgets, and enhancing client relationships to ensure successful project outcomes.

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

• 2-5 years of relevant experience in a project management role (APM or similar).
• Firm knowledge of construction, architecture or commercial real estate industry.
• Ability to manage project budgets and maintain cash flow analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of client project management from inception to turnover.
• Develop project budgets including hard and soft costs.
• Maintain client relationships and assist in conflict resolution.

Skills

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor Degree

Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Projects

Bluebeam

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.

Job Title

Manager, Projects

Reporting To

SVP Projects

July 2025

Exemption:

(Comp Team Use Only) P2

Job Code:

2731

Job Summary

Directs project management services on assigned JLL client projects, North American Region, providing superior client service.

Job Responsibilities

All aspects of client project management from inception to turnover including management of budget, design process, vendor enrollment/engagement, procurement, scheduling, reporting and all construction activities to complete a successful project and turn over to the client and JLL FM teams for continued operations.

Area of Responsibility

Budgeting

Planning

Bidding

Construction Management

Reporting

Key Elements and Essential Tasks

Coordinating client vendors and processes with general project standards

Time Spent on Task

40 hrs/week

Project Management

• Oversees project implementation and execution through completion of construction.
• May manage small, ground-up projects including programming, design, entitlements, bidding, permitting, and construction management.
• Proficient at managing projects up to 25k RSF. May assume responsibility up to 75k RSF.
• Oversees capital improvement/asset preservation programs with design and construction processes at multiple sites through local resources, with minimal oversight.
• Develops or assists in developing project budget including hard and soft costs.
• Begins to manage or assists in managing project budgets for subject properties and maintain monthly forecasts and cash flow analysis.
• Assists in or may be responsible for project scheduling and project decisions based upon owners’ objectives which may include, but is not limited to: site improvements, entitlements, permits, consultant selection; design team management, schedule creation and management, contractor selection and management, financial management including cash flows, anticipated cost reports and monthly reports.
• Assists in or assembles and manages required teams of consultants and contractors. (Negotiates contracts with each team member; Interfaces with architects, client staff, property managers and vendors).
• Maintains client relationships and may assist in or manages conflict resolution.
• Provides appropriate level of on-site supervision to ensure project performance criteria are being met.
• Develops relationships with consultants/contractors/vendors and evaluate their performance.
• Operates independently on activities relevant to project. Defers policy issues and employment related issues to higher management levels.

Less than 20%

20% - 40%

40% - 60%

XX 60% or greater

Growth of the Company

• Identify and address areas of concern regarding potential liabilities and risk (fee, our reputation, errors and omissions, etc.) to Manager or Project Lead.
• Assists Regional Management in the establishment and refinement of best practices of standards of excellence.
• Assists in training and developing JLL team members in the skills and understanding of firm procedures, methodology and practices expected for a successful project implementation.
• Assists local PDS team in meeting profit numbers on a Market, Regional, and National level as determined on a yearly basis by the Management Team.

Less than 20%

XX 20% - 40%

40% - 60%

60% or greater

Business Development

• May perform business development activities including but not limited to: assisting with or leading the sourcing, pitching, and securing of new business and projects within local markets.
• Participates periodically in client meetings or business development presentations as part of a Team to help demonstrate our capabilities. Assists with the development of marketing materials and support information/data. Maintains a working knowledge of business unit’s available product and service offerings.

XX Less than 20%

20% - 40%

40% - 60%

60% or greater

Accounts Receivable

• Ensure that all accounts receivables are maintained at a level not to exceed planned working capital charge as set by corporate finance, the project team and/or the Regional Operations Manager.

Less than 20%

XX 20% - 40%

40% - 60%

60% or greater

• Any and all other duties and tasks assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

MINIMUM REQUIRED

PREFERRED

Education/training

• Bachelor Degree from an accredited institution.
• Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.

Years of relevant experience

• 2-5 years as APM or similar role.

Skills and knowledge

• Firm knowledge of construction, architecture or commercial real estate industry.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with executive level internal & external clients
• Organizational & detailed-oriented with the ability to prioritize and manage differing needs of the business.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Basic knowledge of MS Projects and Bluebeam

Other abilities

• Ability to multi-task working within a team structure and independently.
• Assumes complete responsibility for assignments of moderate complexity, and continues to aggressively improve skill base.

Certifications/

licenses

• LEED, AIA, PE, PMP, not required

Physical work requirements and work conditions

• Position may work primarily at client site or project location with potential daily client and contractor interaction.
• Face to face and/or remote daily interpersonal interaction is usually required in order to perform the job.
• Travel as needed and may range from 0-4 nights per month - you are in charge of schedule and timing.

Account Specific Notes

ACCOUNT

• No revenue generation is expected on accounts

Scope

Expense Management Responsibility?

$1 - $5 million

$5 million or greater

None

Management Responsibility?

XX small team, single function

large team, single function

small team, multiple functions

large team, multiple functions

XX None

May have no reports or 1 PC/APM.

Estimated total compensation for this position:

95,000.00 – 115,000.00 USD per year

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.

Job Title

Manager, Projects

Reporting To

SVP Projects

July 2025

Exemption:

CM Level:

☒ Exempt ☐ Non-Exempt

(Comp Team Use Only) P2

Job Code:

2731

Job Summary

Directs project management services on assigned JLL client projects, North American Region, providing superior client service.

Job Responsibilities

All aspects of client project management from inception to turnover including management of budget, design process, vendor enrollment/engagement, procurement, scheduling, reporting and all construction activities to complete a successful project and turn over to the client and JLL FM teams for continued operations.

Area of Responsibility

Budgeting

Planning

Bidding

Vendor Oversight

Construction Management

Reporting

Key Elements and Essential Tasks

Coordinating client vendors and processes with general project standards

Time Spent on Task

40 hrs/week

Project Management

• Oversees project implementation and execution through completion of construction.
• May manage small, ground-up projects including programming, design, entitlements, bidding, permitting, and construction management.
• Proficient at managing projects up to 25k RSF. May assume responsibility up to 75k RSF.
• Oversees capital improvement/asset preservation programs with design and construction processes at multiple sites through local resources, with minimal oversight.
• Develops or assists in developing project budget including hard and soft costs.
• Begins to manage or assists in managing project budgets for subject properties and maintain monthly forecasts and cash flow analysis.
• Assists in or may be responsible for project scheduling and project decisions based upon owners’ objectives which may include, but is not limited to: site improvements, entitlements, permits, consultant selection; design team management, schedule creation and management, contractor selection and management, financial management including cash flows, anticipated cost reports and monthly reports.
• Assists in or assembles and manages required teams of consultants and contractors. (Negotiates contracts with each team member; Interfaces with architects, client staff, property managers and vendors).
• Maintains client relationships and may assist in or manages conflict resolution.
• Provides appropriate level of on-site supervision to ensure project performance criteria are being met.
• Develops relationships with consultants/contractors/vendors and evaluate their performance.
• Operates independently on activities relevant to project. Defers policy issues and employment related issues to higher management levels.

Less than 20%

20% - 40%

40% - 60%

XX 60% or greater

Growth of the Company

• Identify and address areas of concern regarding potential liabilities and risk (fee, our reputation, errors and omissions, etc.) to Manager or Project Lead.
• Assists Regional Management in the establishment and refinement of best practices of standards of excellence.
• Assists in training and developing JLL team members in the skills and understanding of firm procedures, methodology and practices expected for a successful project implementation.
• Assists local PDS team in meeting profit numbers on a Market, Regional, and National level as determined on a yearly basis by the Management Team.

Less than 20%

XX 20% - 40%

40% - 60%

60% or greater

Business Development

• May perform business development activities including but not limited to: assisting with or leading the sourcing, pitching, and securing of new business and projects within local markets.
• Participates periodically in client meetings or business development presentations as part of a Team to help demonstrate our capabilities. Assists with the development of marketing materials and support information/data. Maintains a working knowledge of business unit’s available product and service offerings.

XX Less than 20%

20% - 40%

40% - 60%

60% or greater

Accounts Receivable

• Ensure that all accounts receivables are maintained at a level not to exceed planned working capital charge as set by corporate finance, the project team and/or the Regional Operations Manager.

Less than 20%

XX 20% - 40%

40% - 60%

60% or greater

Miscellaneous

• Any and all other duties and tasks assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

MINIMUM REQUIRED

PREFERRED

Education/training

• Bachelor Degree from an accredited institution.

• Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.

Years of relevant experience

• 2-5 years as APM or similar role.

Skills and knowledge

• Firm knowledge of construction, architecture or commercial real estate industry.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with executive level internal & external clients
• Organizational & detailed-oriented with the ability to prioritize and manage differing needs of the business.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Basic knowledge of MS Projects and Bluebeam

Other abilities

• Ability to multi-task working within a team structure and independently.
• Assumes complete responsibility for assignments of moderate complexity, and continues to aggressively improve skill base.

Certifications/

licenses

• LEED, AIA, PE, PMP, not required

Physical work requirements and work conditions

• Position may work primarily at client site or project location with potential daily client and contractor interaction.
• Face to face and/or remote daily interpersonal interaction is usually required in order to perform the job.
• Travel as needed and may range from 0-4 nights per month - you are in charge of schedule and timing.

Account Specific Notes

ACCOUNT

• No revenue generation is expected on accounts

Scope

Expense Management Responsibility?

XX Less $1 million

$1 - $5 million

$5 million or greater

None

Management Responsibility?

XX small team, single function

large team, single function

small team, multiple functions

large team, multiple functions

XX None

May have no reports or 1 PC/APM.

Estimated total compensation for this position:

95,000.00 – 115,000.00 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:

Remote –San Francisco, CA, San Jose, CA

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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