Senior Ground Up Construction Project Manager

Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

Senior Project Manager leading cross-functional teams on construction and renovation projects for JLL. Managing project financials, schedules, risks, and stakeholder communications across various locations.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeRemote • Idaho • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $115,700 - $167,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive project management expertise in ground-up construction, including risk management, budgeting, and compliance with project policies. Capable of leading diverse project teams and managing all phases from initiation to financial closeout.

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Project Management ExperienceRisk ManagementBudgetingContract NegotiationsMicrosoft Office Suite Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Project Scope DevelopmentSchedulingConstruction DocumentationFinancial CloseoutArchitectural Drawings Familiarity

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationClient Decision-Making

Tools & Technologies

Project Scheduling SoftwareWeb-Based ApplicationsJLL Technology

Industry Keywords

Ground Up ConstructionDesignConstruction CostsSpace Planning ConceptsVendor Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Hands on management and oversight of multiple ground up construction Projects
Concurrently manage various phases of a project(s) in various locations, from project initiation through design, planning, client approval, permit issuance, construction, and financial closeout.
Demonstrate full accountability for end to end management of projects.
Lead entire project team consisting of architects, engineers, general and specialty contractors, property management, operating engineers, and client stakeholders.
Provide weekly project activity updates to Team Lead regarding project schedule, potential risks, budget status and anticipated cash flow utilizing JLL technology.
Develop risk management plans and lead project teams through established work authorization processes to ensure no impacts or incidents within critical environments or equipment.
Participate in and or lead client decision making by providing relevant data, formal recommendations and outlining associated risks for client review and approval.
Oversee and prepare accurate project documentation for all phases of construction including project charter, due diligence reports, budgets, schedules, meeting minutes, financial funding requests, status reports, punch lists, and special reports on-time and in accordance with pre-established formats to pass all project documentation reviews with client.
Manage vendors to ensure full compliance with all project policies and procedures, including the formal closeout of all projects in less than 90 days after project completion.

Requirements

What you’ll need

15-20 years of project management experience covering all aspects of design and ground up construction
Proven experience with project scope development, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and contract negotiations
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, project scheduling software, and web-based applications
Familiarity with architectural drawings, furniture/fixtures/equipment specifications, design and space planning concepts, and construction costs and schedules

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