Senior Project Manager

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; City of Syracuse, Northern (NY, KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery, guiding stakeholders through design and construction phases and coordinating due diligence and contractor selection.

The role requires coordinating master schedules across multiple projects, managing budgets, and ensuring milestones are met while communicating with clients and internal partners. Upstate NY travel is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in construction or related fields.
• Strong ability to communicate with clients and teams to meet project goals.
• Solid understanding of architectural drawings and construction processes.
• Experience with interior fitouts and building infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in MS Office and MS Project for planning and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary senior-level client contact throughout the project.
• Develop and execute project goals, schedules, budgets, and strategy.
• Maintain master schedules and ensure timely project completion.
• Lead project meetings and coordinate with vendors, architects, and contractors.
• Travel within upstate NY region (~25%) and work on-site as required.

Skills

Client communication

Architectural drawings

MS Project

Budgeting

Scheduling

Leadership

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 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.

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

Benefits

• 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

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

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

Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at [e-mail].

For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here.

Pursuant to the Arizona Civil Rights Act, criminal convictions are not an absolute bar to employment. Pursuant to Illinois Law, applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest. Pursuant to Columbia, SC ordinance, this position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

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For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500 company with operations in over 80 countries around the world, our employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.