Senior Project Manager

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.   

What this job involves:

As a Senior Project Manager at JLL, you will lead and manage complex commercial real estate projects from inception through completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to client specifications while coordinating with multiple stakeholders including clients, contractors, architects, and internal teams to drive successful project outcomes. This role requires familiarity with Commercial Real Estate Project Management including program development, budgeting, planning & design, scheduling, vendor procurement, cost estimating and negotiations, communication, records management, invoice processing, and project close-out. You'll oversee multiple concurrent projects with budgets ranging from $1M to $100M+ while maintaining project schedules, budgets, and quality standards as the primary client liaison throughout the project lifecycle.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Oversee multiple concurrent projects with budgets ranging from $1M to $100M+ while maintaining project schedules, budgets, and quality standards
• Serve as primary client liaison throughout project lifecycle managing expectations and communications
• Lead project teams including architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants while developing comprehensive project plans, timelines, and risk mitigation strategies
• Manage ground-up projects, entitlements, tenant improvement projects, space planning, and design
• Provide technical support including project budgeting, scheduling, site improvements, entitlements, permits, consultant selection, and design team management
• Assemble and manage required teams of consultants and contractors while negotiating contracts with each team member
• Interface with architects, client staff, property managers, and vendors while maintaining client relationships and managing conflict resolution
• Provide appropriate on-site supervision to ensure project performance criteria are being met while developing relationships with consultants, contractors, and vendors

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in architecture/engineering, interior design, or construction management
• Minimum 7 years relevant experience working on commercial projects
• Experience working with Landlords, developers, and institutional owners
• Ability to manage medium and large ground-up development projects, major re-development projects, and corporate interiors projects
• Demonstrate high level of performance in project budgeting, contract negotiations, and scheduling
• Familiarity with complex contract structures
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with professional manner and computer literacy
• Ability to work as team and handle multiple projects

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in hotel projects, municipal projects, and commercial office design & construction
• Understanding of entitlements and permitting processes
• Knowledge of financial management including cash flows, anticipated cost reports, and monthly reports
• Experience with risk mitigation strategies and conflict resolution
• Understanding of construction administration and project close-out processes
• Knowledge of space planning and design processes
• Experience with vendor evaluation and performance management

Location:

Onsite - Nashville, TN

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

Location:

On-site –Nashville, TN

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 growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• Comprehensi