Team Lead – Senior Project Manager, Critical Facilities

Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

Team Lead overseeing a team of project managers handling MEP and critical infrastructure projects at JLL. Responsibilities include client interactions, project budget management, and team leadership.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeRemote • Florida, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $112,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and deliver complex, multi-sector MEP and critical infrastructure projects from inception through closeout, ensuring project goals, timelines, and budgets are met.
Serve as the primary senior-level contact for clients, stakeholders, and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle.
Guide all parties through design, implementation, and sign-off phases.
Develop and maintain detailed project budgets and master schedules, based on market data and client-specific needs.
Oversee due diligence, documentation, contract/vendor selection, and performance management to ensure compliance with all JLL, client, and regulatory standards.
Interface extensively with engineers, architects, property managers, vendors, and client leadership to integrate new MEP systems into existing building infrastructure.
Actively identify, manage, and escalate risk areas (e.g., liability, reputation, compliance) to senior management and ensure contractual requirements are met.
Attend and lead project meetings (internal, client, vendor).
Review drawings, resolve design and technical issues, and oversee field activities.
Manage project schedules, budget tracking, change orders, and approvals.
Address immediate project risks or escalations.
Communicate progress, issues, and solutions to clients and management.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field required.
Minimum 8-10 years project management experience; at least 5 years overseeing MEP-heavy and/or mission-critical projects, with prior direct people management experience.
Demonstrated experience supervising/mentoring multiple project managers and managing all project phases (inception to closeout).
Experience working with institutional, corporate, and mission-critical facility clients.
Track record of excellence in client relationship management and delivery of complex projects.
Strong understanding of JLL’s standards of service, business ethics, and commitment to diversity, inclusion, and wellness.
Professional Engineer (PE) license or similar relevant certification preferred.
Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent) in engineering or management preferred.
Project management and safety certifications (e.g., PMP, OSHA) preferred.
Experience leading national teams and leveraging cross-discipline teams preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementMEP systemsbudget managementschedule managementrisk managementcontract managementdesign implementationtechnical issue resolutionperformance managementdue diligence

Soft Skills

client relationship managementleadershipmentoringcommunicationproblem-solvingcollaborationorganizational skillsstakeholder engagementteam managementdecision-making

Certifications

Professional Engineer (PE)Project Management Professional (PMP)OSHA certificationadvanced degree (MBA, MS)safety certifications