Senior Real Estate Project Leader (National/Global PM)

JLL; Houston (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL is seeking an energetic Senior Project Manager to lead project management services for national and global client portfolios. You will manage a geographically dispersed team, drive client service excellence, and meet financial targets while delivering project delivery strategies across tenant improvements, security upgrades and facility maintenance.

You will oversee budgets, timelines, and resources for multi-project portfolios, mentor PMs, and develop strong client relationships with

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 scheduling software for comprehensive project planning and tracking.
• Experience supervising, training, and evaluating talent across distributed teams.
• Willingness to travel 20% to 40% and work primarily at client offices or project locations.
• Valid driver license.

Responsibilities

• 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.]

Skills

Real estate PM

Client service

Budgeting & scheduling

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Travel 20-40%

Communication

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

PMP

LEED

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Job description

JLL is seeking an energetic Senior Project Manager to lead project management services for national and global client portfolios. You will manage a geographically dispersed team, drive client service excellence, and meet financial targets while delivering project delivery strategies across tenant improvements, security upgrades and facility maintenance.

You will oversee budgets, timelines, and resources for multi-project portfolios, mentor PMs, and develop strong client relationships with