Senior Project Manager, Secured Environments

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical benefits

Paid parental leave

PTO

DailyPay

Job summary

JLL in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a Secured Environments Senior Project Manager to lead complex, ground-up and interior development projects aligned with ICD-705/TEMPEST. You will manage budgets, schedules and teams, maintain client relationships, and ensure compliance with security and construction requirements while driving cost savings and value engineering initiatives.

Travel to US and/or Canada may be required; hybrid work with on-site responsibilities at client offices is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• 7-10 years of practical experience in construction project management.
• 3-5 years working with secured environment projects meeting ICD-705/TEMPEST requirements.
• Experience leading and running numerous projects simultaneously.
• Ability to manage several medium to large secured environment ground-up development projects and corporate interiors projects.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting and financial reporting, budgeting, scheduling and process as they relate to corporate real estate.
• Knowledge of reading design development and construction documents.
• Experience working with landlords, developers and institutional owners.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and professional demeanor.
• Flexibility with travel (US and/or Canada) and hybrid work (up to three days in client offices).

Responsibilities

• Support clients with capital plan development and project scope definition.
• Develop detailed project budgets including hard and soft costs.
• Provide technical support across all project phases including budgeting, scheduling, site improvements, entitlements and permits, consultant selection, design team management, and contractor management.
• Assemble and manage teams of consultants and contractors, evaluating performance.
• Mine, create, track, and monitor meaningful data metrics, KPIs to drive project success.
• Maintain client relationships through periodic account calls and communications.
• Provide on-site supervision to ensure project performance and manage cash flows and reports.
• Lead multiple secured environment ground-up development projects and corporate interiors projects.
• Identify potential liabilities and manage risk using JLL playbook and client collaboration.
• Demonstrate proficiency in space planning, programming, schematic design, design development, and construction documentation with client teams.
• Share best practices across teams and clients.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Client relationships

Communication

Leadership

Construction docs

Travel flexibility

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

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 Secured Environments Senior Project Manager at JLL, you will be directly responsible for overall project management delivery on account, specializing in secured environment projects meeting ICD-705/TEMPEST requirements. You'll support clients with capital planning, manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, and serve as a strategic partner in developing and executing project scope. Your role combines technical expertise in secured environments with strong client relationship management, financial acumen, and leadership in driving cost savings and value engineering initiatives. You'll work closely with consultants, contractors, and vendors while maintaining JLL's standards of excellence and ensuring compliance with all security and construction requirements.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Support clients with capital plan development and project scope definition, gaining comprehensive understanding of their long-term business goals.
• Develop detailed project budgets including hard and soft costs, demonstrating firm knowledge of construction cost/benefit analysis and conducting value engineering initiatives.
• Provide technical support across all project phases including budgeting, scheduling, site improvements, entitlements and permits, consultant selection, design team management, and contractor management.
• Assemble and manage required teams of consultants and contractors, developing strong relationships and evaluating their performance through intelligent bid leveling.
• Mine, create, track, and monitor meaningful data metrics, conducting analysis and tracking KPIs to drive project success and cost savings.
• Maintain client relationships through periodic account calls and communications, managing conflict resolution and ensuring satisfaction.
• Provide appropriate on-site supervision to ensure project performance criteria are met while managing financial aspects including cash flows, anticipated cost reports, and monthly reporting.
• Lead multiple secured environment ground-up development projects and corporate interiors projects simultaneously, ensuring compliance with ICD-705/TEMPEST requirements.
• Identify and address areas of concern regarding potential liabilities and risk, managing the JLL playbook and working with clients on risk management and mitigation.
• Demonstrate proficiency in space planning, programming, schematic design, design development, and construction documentation phases with client teams.
• Establish and refine best practices and standards of excellence, sharing knowledge across teams and clients.
• Ensure accurate management of all accounts receivables to maintain working capital charge levels set by corporate finance.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Accounting, Business, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management strongly preferred.
• 7-10 years of practical experience in construction project management.
• 3-5 years working with secured environment projects meeting ICD-705/TEMPEST requirements.
• Experience leading and running numerous projects simultaneously.
• Ability to manage several medium to large secured environment ground-up development projects and corporate interiors projects.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting and financial reporting, budgeting, scheduling and process as they relate to corporate real estate.
• Knowledge and ability reading and understanding design development and construction documents.
• Experience working with Landlords, developers and institutional owners.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, professional manner and computer literacy.
• Ability to read commercial leases and support lease review processes.
• Flexibility with work hours and travel (US and/or Canada) as needed, with ability to work in a hybrid model where up to three days are in client office locations (subject to change).
• Highly organized with strong analytical skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and Project software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Skill and interest in business development.
• Active presence in industry organizations and other external outlets.
• Experience attending and participating in industry events.

Location: On-site –Cedar Rapids, IA

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here.

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 [e-mail]. This email is only to request an accommodation.

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

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.

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.