Assistant Project Manager – Construction

Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

Assistant Project Manager facilitating project delivery for Oracle account at JLL with a focus on governance excellence and project readiness. Engaging cross-functional teams for seamless execution and improved client experience.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeRemote • California, Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $128,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project coordination and PMO operations, with strong proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools. Capable of maintaining project data accuracy and driving accountability across teams in complex organizational environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project CoordinationPMO OperationsData AnalysisAdaptive WorkExcel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Project ControlsReporting ToolsData AnalysisProject Management SystemsMilestone TrackingPortfolio Health ReportingProcess EnhancementAutomation OpportunitiesStatus UpdatesForecast Dates

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInfluencing Skills

Tools & Technologies

Adaptive WorkSmartsheetMS Project

Industry Keywords

Business JustificationMigration ReadinessGovernance MeetingsWorkflow InefficienciesHandoff Gaps

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the central liaison between Capital Planning, Facility Management, Engineering, TSSO, and Project Delivery teams to coordinate project migration readiness from planning phase into execution phase
Monitor and track the progress of business justification submissions and required approvals, maintaining visibility of pending decisions, aging actions, and approval timelines to align with planned migration schedules
Support visibility of the upcoming Statement of Work (SOW) pipeline by coordinating readiness milestones and assisting Project Managers with transition clarity for newly migrated projects
Maintain accurate project data within Adaptive Work and other required systems, ensuring milestone dates, ownership assignments, status updates, and forecast dates remain current through regular data quality reviews
Prepare portfolio health reports, dashboards, and executive summaries to support recurring client and internal governance meetings while monitoring project status compliance throughout the delivery lifecycle
Escalate blockers, delays, and missing dependencies that may impact migration timing, driving accountability across teams to ensure ownership, milestones, approvals, and documentation are complete before handoff
Identify recurring workflow inefficiencies and handoff gaps, recommending process enhancements, automation opportunities, and standardization measures that support PMO best practices and operating model maturity.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in project coordination, PMO operations, project controls, or related roles within complex organizational environments
Strong proficiency with Excel, reporting tools, and data analysis, with demonstrated ability to translate data into actionable insights
Hands-on experience using project management systems such as Adaptive Work, Smartsheet, MS Project, or similar platforms
Exceptional organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail and proven ability to maintain accuracy across multiple workstreams
Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple priorities simultaneously in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex information clearly to diverse audiences
Proven track record of influencing and driving accountability across teams without direct authority, building collaborative relationships to achieve shared goals.

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