Project Manager - Construction

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Project Manager – JLL

What this job involves:

Step into a dynamic role where you'll drive impactful projects for a leading Financial Services Account across the Southeast. As Project Manager, you'll orchestrate multiple concurrent projects—from retail upfits to security upgrades—ensuring they meet critical speed-to-market deadlines, maintain exceptional data quality, and stay within budget. This position offers the opportunity to work directly with diverse stakeholders including architects, contractors, client teams, and vendors while contributing to process improvements that shape how we deliver excellence in commercial real estate services. You'll be at the forefront of transforming spaces that serve communities throughout Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida—all while building a meaningful career with a global industry leader committed to your professional growth.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Manage the complete lifecycle of multiple projects simultaneously across five states, guiding each from initial identification through planning, design, permitting, construction, and financial closeout while maintaining accountability for all outcomes.

• Lead cross-functional project teams including architects, engineers, contractors, property managers, real estate brokers, environmental consultants, and client stakeholders to deliver retail upfits, base building improvements, security upgrades, signage installations, and ADA compliance projects.

• Provide weekly status updates to leadership and maintain real-time project tracking in client web-based tools, reporting on schedule progress, budget status, and risk management across your portfolio.

• Develop comprehensive project documentation including charters, due diligence reports, budgets, schedules, meeting minutes, funding requests, status reports, and punch lists that consistently pass client reviews.

• Oversee vendor relationships with general contractors, architectural and engineering firms, security providers, and specialty contractors to ensure full compliance with policies, procedures, and project requirements.

• Create and execute risk management plans that protect critical equipment and environments, leading teams through established work authorization processes to prevent incidents.

• Partner with clients to identify needs, define project goals, establish scope of work, and manage expectations while delivering top-tier project management throughout all interactions.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of project management experience encompassing all aspects of design and construction project delivery from inception through closeout.

• Demonstrated experience developing project scope, preparing accurate budgets, creating realistic schedules, conducting contract negotiations, and managing financial performance.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, project scheduling software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera), and web-based project management applications with ability to quickly adapt to client-specific platforms.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to prepare professional documentation and effectively interact with diverse stakeholders including executives, technical teams, and vendors.

• Willingness and ability to travel regularly throughout Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida to oversee projects and conduct site visits.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or related field that provides foundational knowledge of construction processes and project delivery.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification demonstrating commitment to industry best practices and advanced project management methodologies.

• Experience managing projects in Financial Services environments, particularly retail banking facilities including branch upfits, security systems, and operational improvements.

• Track record of managing vendor closeout processes efficiently, ideally achieving project closeout within 60 days of substantial completion.

• Experience working within established client Project Management Organizations and utilizing their specific tools, processes, and governance structures.

Location:

Remote (North Carolina or South Carolina residents only) with regular travel required throughout TN, GA, NC, SC, and FL

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

Estimated compensation for this position:

73,500.00 – 96,000.00 USD per year

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location:

Remote –Charlotte, NC, Greenville, SC

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

• 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

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