Senior Project Manager

JLL; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Daily Pay access

Job summary

JLL is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead and deliver challenging corporate office and lab projects from start to finish in Redwood City, CA. You will manage budgets, schedules, and the client experience, coordinating with architects, engineers, and contractors to align goals with client needs.

The role requires 5–10 years of project management experience, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management is required.
• 5–10 years of experience as a Project Manager or similar role.
• Ability to communicate analyzed data to clients and teams to achieve goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver multiple complex projects from start to finish.
• Oversee budgeting, scheduling, submittals, and change orders for projects.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and client teams to meet objectives.
• Provide weekly updates on schedule, budget, and risk to leadership and clients.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management

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.

Senior Project Manager

Position Overview

As a Sr. Project Manager at JLL, you will be directly responsible for leading and delivering challenging projects. Your strong knowledge of construction projects from start to finish will speak to your ability to push the business forward through innovative and industry changing ideas. You will contribute to the development of project budgeting and scheduling and overseeing the strategy and execution through completion of construction. You will be focused on the client experience by providing innovative solutions to conflicting priorities.

Essential Functions

• Professional planning and hands on management/oversight for multiple projects on corporate office and lab sites including, but not limited to, the following project types: decommission, renovations and tenant improvement projects, and complex lab environment projects.
• Manage multiple projects at various phases and in various locations, from project identification through design, planning, client approval, permit issuance, construction, and financial closeout.
• Demonstrate full accountability for end-to- end management of projects.
• Lead project teams consisting of architects, design engineers, general and specialty contractors, property management, operating engineers, real estate brokers, environmental consultants, client Project Management Organization, client security, and client technology teams.
• Provide weekly project activity updates to Team Lead and/or Regional Manager for Project Schedule, Budget, and Risk and provide activity updated for same into Client's Project Management web-based tools.
• Development risk management plans, and lead teams through established work authorization processes to ensure no impacts or incidents within critical environments or equipment.
• Apply top tier project management skills during client interactions to decipher client needs and develop project goals and scope of work.
• Oversee and prepare accurate project documentation for all phases of construction including project charter, due diligence reports, budgets, schedules, meeting minutes, financial funding requests, status reports, punch lists, and special reports on-time and in accordance with pre-established formats to pass all project documentation reviews with client.
• Manage vendors (e.g., GC, A&E, Security, signage) to ensure full compliance with all project policies and procedures, including the formal closeout of all projects in less than 60 days after project completion

Skillset

• Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, and web-based applications
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Preference towards a Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.
• 5-10 years as a Project Manager or similar role.
• Ability to regularly communicate analyzed data to client and team to achieve project goals
• Strong working knowledge of architectural drawings and furniture and space planning concepts.
• Highly organized with strong analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an 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.
• Fully competent at managing all types/sizes of projects

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

Estimated compensation for this position:

94,000.00 - 150,000.00 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 -Redwood City, CA

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
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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