Senior Project Manager - Portfolio Services

US AMR-Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching

Medical, Dental & Vision Care

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay

Job summary

JLL in Houston, TX seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead national and global client portfolios, directing a dispersed PM team. You will drive exceptional client service, meet financial targets, and act as a trusted advisor in real estate project delivery.

You will develop project delivery strategies, oversee programs across tenant improvements, security upgrades and facility maintenance, and build relationships with executives to improve speed and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in real estate project management leadership.
• Strong knowledge of architectural drawings, construction methods, and project lifecycle management.
• Experience with budgeting, scheduling, change orders, and variance reporting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to align project objectives with client goals and develop pursuit strategies.
• Oversee project timelines, budgets, and resources across multiple construction projects valued between $5-10M.
• Manage all aspects of small to mid-size ground-up projects including programming, design, entitlements, bidding, permitting, and construction management.
• Engage with cross-functional teams to optimize project outcomes and deliver innovative solutions.
• Provide on-site supervision and interface with executives, contractors, and vendors to ensure performance criteria are met.
• Mentor and guide project managers to foster professional growth across dispersed teams.
• Develop and validate budgets for yearly and multi-year capital plans.

Skills

Client service

Leadership

Project delivery

Budget & schedule

Communication

MS Project

Education

Bachelor in Construction/Engineering/Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Project

Scheduling 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:

We are seeking an energetic Senior Project Manager to lead project management services for national and global client portfolios while managing a geographically dispersed team of PM professionals. In this role, you'll drive exceptional client service, achieve financial targets, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients in their real estate project delivery. At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way — for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees. You'll develop and execute project delivery strategies aligned with client business objectives, oversee multiple programs across tenant improvements, security upgrades and facility maintenance, and build key relationships with executives at all organizational levels. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, and we're looking for a leader who will drive this culture throughout their team while delivering thought leadership to improve consistency, speed, and cost effectiveness across all projects.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to align project objectives with client goals and develop pursuit strategies to grow account business

• Oversee project timelines, budgets, and resources across multiple construction projects valued between $5-10M, ensuring diligent adherence to JLL and client processes

• Manage all aspects of small to mid-size ground-up projects including programming, design, entitlements, bidding, permitting, and construction management

• Engage with cross-functional teams using a "one-firm" approach to optimize project outcomes and deliver innovative solutions

• Provide on-site supervision and interface with executives, contractors, and vendors to ensure performance criteria and compliance standards are consistently met

• Mentor and guide project managers to foster professional growth while attracting, developing, and retaining diverse talent across geographically dispersed teams

• Develop and validate budgets for yearly and multi-year capital plans, managing account financials to achieve or exceed corporate targets

• Identify business opportunities within the PDS team and implement strategies to enhance service quality and client satisfaction

• Foster an inclusive workplace culture supporting diversity and wellbeing while championing collaboration across all team levels

Required qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience as a real estate project management leader with proven track record in client service delivery

• Strong knowledge of architectural drawings, construction methods, and project lifecycle management from concept through completion

• Prior experience managing small to mid-size ground-up construction projects including all phases of development

• Proficiency managing all aspects of construction projects including budgeting, scheduling, change orders, and variance reporting

• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills with ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously

• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to interact effectively with executive-level stakeholders

• Proficiency with Microsoft Project or other scheduling software for comprehensive project planning and tracking

• Experience in supervising, training, and evaluating talent at various levels across distributed teams

• Working knowledge of accounting, financial reporting, and capital plan management with focus on stewardship of client investments

• Willingness to travel 20% to 40% and work primarily at client offices or project locations

• Valid driver license

Preferred qualifications:

• Degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Architecture, Engineering or equivalent field

• Professional certifications such as CMC, PMP, Six Sigma, or LEED

• Experience working in global organizations with multicultural teams and diverse stakeholder groups

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

Location:

On-site – Houston, TX

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

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