Senior Project Manager

Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

Senior Project Manager leading and managing complex real estate and construction projects from initiation through completion. Ensuring delivery on time, within budget, aligned with client objectives at JLL.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and motivate project team members, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment
Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members, ensuring everyone understands their roles
Provide guidance and support to team members, helping them overcome challenges
Manage the day-to-day operations of projects and communicate effectively with clients
Develop project charters including scope, schedules, budgets, business justifications, and risk assessments for diverse real estate and construction projects
Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals
Develop comprehensive project plans and work with partners and vendors for project scheduling needs
Proactively communicate project expectations to team members and clients in a timely manner
Build rapport with client representatives and ensure the scope of the project and business forces affecting the project are fully understood
Review business needs, justification, scope, budget, and risks for assigned projects
Provide superior client service by providing objective recommendations
Act as liaison between client and contractors on an ongoing basis
Estimate resources needed to achieve project goals
Track project milestones and deliverables
Provide progress reports and requirements documentation to team members
Monitor compliance with project management standard operating procedures
Identify and address areas of concern regarding potential risks surrounding the project, project logistical issues, budget, and scope
Ensure commissioning and client training
Implement best practices detailed in SOPs related to project lifecycle phases, stakeholder management, and change control

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of expertise in real estate and construction program/process management
7+ years of experience developing project charters (scope, schedules, budgets, business justifications, and risk assessments) for diverse real estate and construction projects
5+ years of real estate and construction finance principles
Expert understanding of architectural and engineering plans
Expert understanding of building systems -- MEPFS and Architectural
Expertise in estimating software and benchmarking tools
Advanced knowledge of cost and schedule paradigms
Expertise and fluidity in Microsoft Office tools including Visio, Project, PowerPoint, and Excel
Ability to read and understand CAD, Visio, and construction documents
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in accounting, business, architecture, engineering, or construction management is strongly 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 managementproject chartersrisk assessmentsreal estate financeconstruction financeestimating softwarecost paradigmsschedule paradigmsarchitectural plansengineering plans

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingclient servicetask assignmentguidancerapport buildingmonitoring compliancestakeholder management

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in accountingBachelor's degree in businessBachelor's degree in architectureBachelor's degree in engineeringBachelor's degree in construction management