Senior Project Manager

*US AMR-Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

Indianapolis (IN)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 160,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching company

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Early access to earned wages via Daily

Visa sponsorship not provided

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to take full ownership of capital, facilities and renovation projects at a premier manufacturing complex. You will oversee end-to-end delivery from scoping to closeout and serve as the primary JLL contact for client facilities and engineering teams.

You will lead a diverse portfolio including new construction, upgrades, infrastructure improvements, and specialized spaces, while adhering to safety standards and the

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
7+ years of project management experience in commercial or industrial construction.
Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent scheduling tools.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all organizational levels.
Experience as an owner's representative or client-side PM is highly desirable.
Solid knowledge of construction contracts, cost management, and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

Lead project scoping sessions with client stakeholders to define objectives and success criteria.
Develop and manage detailed project budgets from pre-design through closeout.
Create and maintain master project schedules and manage schedule risks.
Prepare bid packages and manage competitive bid processes.
Conduct regular site walks and ensure safety requirements and compliance.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

7+ years project management experience in commercial/industrial construction

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

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:

As a Senior Project Manager at JLL's Indianapolis, IN location, you'll take full ownership of capital, facilities and renovation projects at one of the nation's premier manufacturing complexes. This role places you at the center of meaningful work — managing end-to-end project delivery from initial scoping through final closeout while serving as the primary JLL point of contact for the client's facilities and engineering teams. You'll lead a diverse portfolio that spans new construction, facility upgrades, infrastructure improvements, and specialized manufacturing support spaces, all while operating within the client's compliance framework and adhering to stringent industry safety requirements at all times. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, and you'll experience that firsthand as you work within matrix project teams to build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and deliver projects that directly support advanced manufacturing operations.

What your day-to-day will look like:

Lead project scoping sessions with client stakeholders to define objectives, constraints, and success criteria, developing project charters and feasibility analyses that set the foundation for successful delivery
Develop and manage detailed project budgets from pre-design through closeout, tracking committed costs, actual expenditures, and change orders while conducting value engineering exercises to optimize outcomes
Create and maintain master project schedules using industry-standard tools, identifying critical path activities and proactively managing schedule risks to keep projects on track
Prepare complete bid packages and manage competitive bid processes from pre-bid meetings through contract award, ensuring compliance with JLL and client procurement standards
Conduct regular site walks, attending project meetings, and enforcing automotive industry safety requirements including daily safety audits and JSA protocols
Review and approve submittals, RFIs, and change orders in a timely manner while coordinating third-party inspections, commissioning activities, and punch list resolution
Deliver weekly project status reports and participate in client meetings and executive briefings, maintaining proactive communication and complete documentation across all platforms
Coordinate design team selection, contract negotiation, pre-construction activities, and regulatory review to ensure seamless project initiation aligned with operational requirements
Manage contractor performance against scope, schedule, budget, and quality benchmarks while overseeing ISNetworld pre-qualification compliance for all engaged contractors

Responsibilities

This role places you at the center of meaningful work — managing end-to-end project delivery from initial scoping through final closeout while serving as the primary JLL point of contact for the client's facilities and engineering teams. You'll lead a diverse portfolio that spans new construction, facility upgrades, infrastructure improvements, and specialized manufacturing support spaces, all while operating within the client's objectives and needs along with managing compliance framework and adhering to stringent industry safety requirements at all times Lead project scoping sessions with client stakeholders to define objectives, constraints, and success criteria, developing project charters and feasibility analyses that set the foundation for successful delivery Develop and manage detailed project budgets from pre-design through closeout, tracking committed costs, actual expenditures, and change orders while conducting value engineering exercises to optimize outcomes Create and maintain master project schedules using industry-standard tools, identifying critical path activities and proactively managing schedule risks to keep projects on track Prepare complete bid packages and manage competitive bid processes from pre-bid meetings through contract award, ensuring compliance with JLL and client procurement standards Serve as the owner's representative during construction, conducting regular site walks, attending project meetings, and enforcing industry safety requirements including daily safety audits and JSA protocols Review and approve submittals, RFIs, and change orders in a timely manner while coordinating third-party inspections, commissioning activities, and punch list resolution Deliver weekly project status reports and participate in client meetings and executive briefings, maintaining proactive communication and complete documentation across all platforms Coordinate design team selection, contract negotiation, pre-construction activities, and regulatory review to ensure seamless project initiation aligned with operational requirements Manage contractor performance against scope, schedule, budget, and quality benchmarks while overseeing ISNetworld pre-qualification compliance for all engaged contractors

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field, OR minimum 7 years of project management experience in commercial or industrial construction
Demonstrated experience managing projects from $100K to $5M+ in value with full accountability for outcomes
Proficiency in project scheduling software such as MS Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent platforms
Experience with owner's representative or client-side project management in a professional capacity
Strong working knowledge of construction contracts, cost management, and procurement processes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly across all organizational levels
This position does not provide visa sponsorship Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

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

Location

On-site –Indianapolis, IN

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 HRSCLeaves@jll.com. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL.

At JLL, we give you the opportunity, knowledge and tools to own your success, because we value what makes each of us unique. We help our people thrive, grow meaningful careers and find a place where they belong. Together, we strive to be exceptional and shape a better world. 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.

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