Senior Project Manager

JLL; City of Rochester (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Daily Pay

Job summary

JLL is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager to lead end-to-end project delivery across multiple upstate New York projects. You will manage strategies, budgets, and schedules, serving as the primary client contact and coordinating design through construction.

The role requires 5+ years of PM experience, strong budgeting, scheduling, and communication skills, and the ability to travel within the Upstate NY region. On-site with remote work balance is available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Project Manager or similar role.
• Strong communication with clients and teams to achieve goals.
• Experience with architectural drawings and construction processes.
• Highly organized with analytical skills.
• Experience managing interior fitout and building infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary senior-level client contact and lead project delivery.
• Develop and execute goals, schedules, budgets, and strategies.
• Maintain master schedules and track KPIs across projects.
• Coordinate due diligence and vendor/contractor selections.
• Prepare RFPs and manage bidding processes.
• Forecast monthly project spend and manage stakeholder meetings.
• Guide design teams from concept to construction documents.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Budgeting & scheduling

Leadership

MS Office/MS Project

Education

Bachelor degree in Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

Our people at JLL 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 peopleand empowering them tothrive, 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.

Description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

Our people at JLL 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 peopleand empowering them tothrive, 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.

What this job involves:

The Senior Construction Project Manager role involves leading end-to-end project delivery by developing and executing project strategies, budgets, and schedules that align with both JLL and client objectives. The position serves as the primary client contact, guiding stakeholders through all design and construction phases while coordinating due diligence, contractor selection, and cross-functional team collaboration. The successful candidate will maintain master schedules across multiple projects, manage performance against critical milestones, and ensure timely project completion within established parameters.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Act as the primary Senior level contact with the client throughout the duration of the project
• Develop and execute project specific goals, schedules, budgets, and strategy
• Establish and maintain project goals and success criteria that meet both JLL and Client needs
• Maintain open, transparent communication with clients, vendors, stakeholders, and internal partners throughout project lifecycles, documenting expectations and escalating issues appropriately
• Coordinate any necessary due diligence efforts on behalf of the internal team
• Develop detailed project budgets based on historical and market data and clearly defined set of budget assumptions
• Develop and maintain Master Project Schedules and manage the successful execution of projects within required timeframes
• Understand and consistently deliver on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Prepare various RFPs needed for vendor and contractor services
• Manage bidding process, including vendor selection
• Forecast spend monthly on all projects in alignment with Client's Capital Plan
• Facilitate all critical project meetings and coordination exercises with internal and external stakeholders
• Guide the Client and architectural team through the design process from concept to final construction documents.
• Manage construction contractors through onboarding, construction, commissioning, punchlist, and closeout
• Travel as required throughout the Upstate NY region (Estimated 25%)
• Position is work from home based with travel throughout the upstate NY region

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years as a Project Manager or similar role
• Ability to clearly communicate to the client and team to achieve project goals
• Strong working knowledge of architectural drawings
• Highly organized with strong analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to interact with executive level external and internal clients as well as external team members (architects, contractors, client's representatives, etc.)
• Ability to manage all aspects of construction projects effectively and efficiently including, but not limited to budgeting, scheduling, submittals, change orders
• Experience managing interior fitout and building infrastructure projects
• Extensive knowledge of MS Office applications and MS Project

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree from an accredited institution with preference towards a Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management
• Experience directing senior level project management services on client projects
• Experience with RFP preparation for vendor and contractor services and selection process management
• Knowledge of vendor and project team performance management for compliance with contractual requirements
• Understanding of potential liabilities and risk identification, management and mitigation
• Experienced in managing Client relationships

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Estimated compensation for this position:

110,000.00 - 130,000.00 USD per year

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location: On-site -Albany, NY, Rochester, NY, Syracuse, NY

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

• 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
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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