Project Manager - Professional, PDS Projects

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.  

Our people at JLL 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.   

What this job involves:

As a Project Manager at JLL, you'll provide expert project management leadership for designated projects and assignments across client sites, campuses, and facilities. You'll serve as the primary liaison with client representatives onsite while coordinating closely with property and facility management teams to deliver exceptional results. Your role centers on monitoring and coordinating the execution of services and processes relating to client contracted agreements for project management and tenant improvements. Working collaboratively with Site Leads, Business Strategy teams, building management, clients, and owners, you'll ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way — for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees — and your expertise will be instrumental in bringing that vision to life. We embrace more innovative ways of working and prioritize opportunities to strengthen and advance your career as you manage complex projects that transform workplaces and enhance the built environment.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Prepare agendas, develop and maintain master project budgets and timelines for each project phase, ensuring overall project objectives and client needs are consistently met

• Coordinate project reports and drawing reviews (including furniture layouts and plans) for clients, property management teams, and project stakeholders throughout conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction phases

• Assist in selecting, contracting, and overseeing consultants, construction teams, and furniture vendors necessary for successful project execution

• Coordinate and manage corporate furniture installations, reconfigurations, and move/add/change activities to align with project schedules and workplace standards

• Review requisitions, change orders, furniture orders, and project-related invoices while conferring with clients and property management on costs and impacts

• Support space planning, test fits, and workplace design coordination as it relates to furniture specifications and occupancy requirements

• Ensure compliance with government laws and regulations, including building codes and safety standards across all project phases

• Maintain open communication with building management, keeping them apprised of project progress, challenges, and achievements at all times

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience

• Ability to read and understand construction specifications, blueprints, and technical drawings

• Strong proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint PlanOn).

• Demonstrated client focus and relationship management capabilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

• Valid Drive license

Preferred qualifications:

• Hands-on experience managing tenant improvement construction projects

• Corporate furniture experience 

• Familiarity with workplace design trends and corporate furniture standards

• Experience with space planning software and project management tools

• PMP, CCM, or other relevant professional certifications

• Knowledge of sustainable building practices and LEED principles

• Experience working in a corporate real estate or facility management environment.

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Location:

On-site –Charlotte, NC

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and