Senior Project Manager, Healthcare Construction

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching company20

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave at 100% of salary

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in Chicago seeks a Senior Project Manager to oversee complex healthcare construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

You will lead multiple healthcare builds, renovations and expansions, develop and maintain project schedules and budgets, coordinate with clients, architects, engineers and contractors, manage procurement and contract negotiations, and monitor safety,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in project management with focus on healthcare construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations including HIPAA and Joint Commission standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple healthcare construction projects simultaneously including new builds, renovations, and expansions.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and risk management plans while coordinating with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Oversee procurement process including contractor selection and contract negotiation.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and implement solutions to keep projects on track.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, building codes, and safety standards.
• Conduct weekly site visits and inspections to maintain quality control while providing weekly field reports.
• Prepare and present weekly project status reports to client and senior management.
• Mentor and guide junior project managers and team members while staying current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in healthcare construction.

Skills

Healthcare construction management

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Reading architectural drawings

Regulatory compliance (HIPAA/Joint)

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Project management software

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:

• You will be responsible for overseeing complex healthcare construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• This role requires leading and managing multiple healthcare construction projects simultaneously including new builds, renovations, and expansions while developing and maintaining project schedules, budgets, and risk management plans.
• You’ll coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met while overseeing the procurement process including contractor selection and contract negotiation.
• Your expertise in healthcare regulations, building codes, and safety standards will be essential in maintaining compliance throughout all project phases while conducting weekly site visits and inspections to maintain quality control.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Lead and manage multiple healthcare construction projects simultaneously including new builds, renovations, and expansions.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and risk management plans while coordinating with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Oversee procurement process including contractor selection and contract negotiation.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and implement solutions to keep projects on track.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, building codes, and safety standards.
• Conduct weekly site visits and inspections to maintain quality control while providing weekly field reports.
• Prepare and present weekly project status reports to client and senior management.
• Mentor and guide junior project managers and team members while staying current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in healthcare construction.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in project management with focus on healthcare construction projects
• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations including HIPAA and Joint Commission standards
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings
• Understanding of healthcare facility operations and compliance requirements
• Experience with complex project coordination and stakeholder management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with sustainability and LEED certification in healthcare projects
• Knowledge of healthcare construction protocols (ICRA, ILSM)
• Understanding of medical equipment planning and infrastructure requirements
• Experience with occupied healthcare facility construction
• Advanced project management certification (PMP, CCM)
• Knowledge of healthcare technology systems and integration
• Experience mentoring and developing junior project management staff
• Understanding of clinical workflow and patient care considerations

Location:

• Multiple healthcare facility locations with weekly site visits required
• On-site – Chicago, IL

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

Estimated compensation for this position: 120,000.00 – 170,000.00 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.

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

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

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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Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, JLL will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.

Text Constant This position may require you to be fully vaccinated against COVID‑19. If required, you’ll be asked to provide proof that you’re fully vaccinated upon your start date. You’re considered fully vaccinated two weeks after you receive the second dose of a two‑dose vaccine series (e.g., Pfizer or Moderna) or two weeks after a single‑dose vaccine (e.g., Johnson & Johnson/Janssen). Failure to provide proof of vaccination may result in termination.

In 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.

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