Senior Project Manager-Construction

JLL; Horsham (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Horsham, PA to support day-to-day project management, working with internal and external stakeholders to define scope and deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget.

You will coordinate with architects, contractors, and client representatives, develop execution plans, track performance against schedules, and ensure cost-effective delivery. 3–5 years in pharma or lab settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of project management experience in construction projects within pharmaceutical manufacturing or laboratory environments.
• Ability to prepare and track budgets.
• Understanding of technical requirements for relocation, construction, and renovation projects.
• Able to adapt and prioritize meeting deadlines in a fast-paced team or independent environment.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with architects, contractors, client’s representatives, and team members.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Support project executives on multiple projects and assignments.
• Develop scope and schedule for assigned projects.
• Identify and address areas of concern about risk, budget, and scope.
• Develop the project execution plan.
• Coordinate with procurement to contract engineering and construction services from third parties.
• Coordinate and track all Vendor RFPs.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

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

LEED, AIA, PE, and/or PMP certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

What This Job Involves

JLL is currently seeking a dynamic Senior Project Manager who can provide reliable, timely, and professional support, and assist with the day-to-day project management activities. The position entails working with a group of internal and external Stakeholders at all levels of the organization. The successful candidate will require the independent judgment to plan, prioritize, and organize a diverse workload. The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for delivering working with the client to define the scope and delivering a high quality project on time and within budget.

What is your day to day?

• Support project executives on multiple projects and assignments.
• Develop scope and schedule for assigned projects.
• Identify and address areas of concern regarding potential risk surrounding project, project logistical issues, budget, and scope.
• Develop the project execution plan
• Identify and work with procurement to contract engineering and construction services from third parties
• Coordinate and track all Vendor Request For Proposals (“RFPs”)
• Interact and negotiate with contractors and subcontractors.
• Prepare/update project status reports, process invoices, update tracking reports, and maintain files for due diligence and financials.
• Actively track each aspect of project performance against schedules and critical path.
• Coordinate the activities of sub-contractors and the relocation of technical functions.
• Demonstrate a proactive focus on meeting client and project requirements, in a timely and cost effective manner.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use and application of all Project Development Services technology, as required for assigned projects.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of project management experience in construction projects within pharmaceutical manufacturing or laboratory environments
• Ability to prepare and track budgets
• Understanding of technical requirements for a business relocation, construction, and renovation projects
• Able to adapt and prioritize meeting deadlines in a fast-paced team or an independent environment
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to successfully communicate with architects, contractors, client’s representatives, and team members
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management
• Experience in construction management or real estate
• Life Sciences project management experience
• Familiarity with architectural drawings and furniture and space planning concepts
• LEED, AIA, PE, and/or PMP certification