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Project Manager - Retail Construction

JLL
New York City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 1 Oct 2025
💰 $100,000/yr($85,000/yr$100,000/yr)

About the role

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.  

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people  and empowering them to  thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.   

Project Manager – JLL

What this job involves:

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for successful delivery of capital improvement projects while managing the day-to-day efforts related to programming, planning, design, construction and close out for JLL on a dedicated account under the general supervision of the Director of Project Management. You will ensure completion of projects within budget, on schedule and meeting all client objectives and appropriate client and JLL governance while acting as liaison between the client/users and all other project participants including consultants, contractors, vendors and outside jurisdictional agencies. This role involves developing and executing project specific and client driven goals, schedules, budgets, strategy and detailed assumptions with methodology for accomplishing and/or managing goals and objectives.

What your day-to-day will look like:

  • Develop and execute project specific and client driven goals, schedules, budgets, strategy and detailed assumptions with methodology for accomplishing goals and objectives
  • Establish and maintain project goals and success criteria that meet both JLL and Client needs
  • Build and maintain rapport with client representatives and ensure project scope and outside business forces are fully understood
  • Coordinate necessary due diligence efforts on behalf of internal team, project partners, clients and/or end users
  • Develop detailed project budgets based on historical and market data with clearly defined budget assumptions
  • Act as the primary contact with the client throughout the duration of the project
  • Guide client and team through design implementation process including conceptual, schematic, design development and construction documentation
  • Develop and maintain Master Project Schedules and manage successful execution within intended time-frames
  • Prepare various RFPs for vendor and contractor services and manage contractor/vendor selection process
  • Facilitate initiation of all critical project meetings and coordination exercises with internal staff and stakeholders
  • Manage project performance against schedules, milestones and critical path items on multiple projects
  • Identify, manage and mitigate areas of concern regarding potential liabilities and risk

Required Qualifications:

  • At least 3-5 years of practical experience on corporate real estate management or on the construction management industry in project administration/accounting position
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate succinctly
  • Strong interpersonal skills with ability to interact with executive level external and internal clients
  • High levels of customer service with ability to serve multiple clients at any given time and deliver on milestones
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team
  • Strong organizational skills, analytical skills, and ability to identify and manage priorities
  • Detail oriented with strong attention to accuracy
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with capital improvement projects and corporate real estate management
  • Understanding of programming, planning, design, construction and close out processes
  • Knowledge of due diligence processes and documentation requirements
  • Experience with RFP preparation and vendor/contractor selection processes
  • Understanding of project budgeting based on historical and market data
  • Experience with Master Project Schedule development and management
  • Knowledge of contractual requirements and regulatory compliance
  • Understanding of risk management and liability mitigation
  • Experience contributing to best practices and standards of excellence refinement

Location:

Onsite

Estimated compensation for this position:

85,000.00 – 100,000.00 USD per year

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not

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