Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated

Senior Project Manager, Construction

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated$125K — $180K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years in commercial real estate capital projects or project management for institutional clients
  • Experience across multiple sectors: industrial, office, retail, healthcare, multifamily
  • Proficient in creating project-level capital budgets
  • Ability to conduct repair-versus-replace analysis
  • Advisory experience in annual capital planning processes
  • Knowledge of entitlements and building regulations
  • Experience with pay application and construction draw processes
  • Direct experience with asset and portfolio management teams.

Responsibilities

  • Execute a high volume of concurrent small-to-mid-size capital projects
  • Construct and manage project budgets to ensure delivery
  • Assemble and manage diverse project teams including architects and contractors
  • Maintain regulatory knowledge across different markets
  • Oversee pay application reviews and funding processes
  • Advise on preliminary budgets and schedules for transactions
  • Support property management in capital planning and project prioritization
  • Identify growth opportunities for investor-client revenue in the local market.

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with matching contributions
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid parental leave at 100% salary
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Senior Project Manager, Capital Projects - Investor Services

Project & Development Services

What this job involves: As a Senior Project Manager for Capital Projects, you will execute capital improvement projects on behalf of landlords-institutional investor clients and high-net-worth clients deploying capital to create value in their real estate. You'll manage a high volume of concurrent projects spanning multiple product types, including industrial, office, retail, healthcare, and multifamily. Projects range from roof replacements, lobby renovations, and amenity upgrades to dock door replacements, retail build-outs, make-ready spaces, spec suites, white boxes, and demolition projects-essentially any building improvement work performed or proposed by a landlord.

What your day-to-day will look like:

Project Execution & Delivery:
• Execute a high volume of concurrent, typically small-to-mid-size projects across multiple assets and clients-roof replacements, lobby and common-area renovations, amenity upgrades, dock door replacements, retail build-outs, make-ready/spec suite and white-box delivery, and demolition scopes
• Construct capital budgets for individual projects and manage delivery against them
• Assemble and manage project teams-architects, engineers, and general contractors-matched to project scope and local market conditions
• Maintain working knowledge of base building rules and regulations, and applicable entitlement/permitting processes, across the markets served
• Oversee pay application review and construction draw processes, ensuring accuracy and timely funding

Project Advisory:
• Turn around preliminary budgets and schedules quickly to support and facilitate transactions
• Advise property management teams during the annual capital planning process

Relationship & Volume Management:
• Understand the organizational structure of institutional investor clients, including asset management and portfolio teams, and manage up accordingly
• Juggle a high volume of projects and relationships across multiple clients and buildings at the same time
• Maintain responsiveness internally
• Work with property management teams, agency leasing teams, tenant rep brokers, and capital markets/investment sales professionals, and understand this role's contribution at point of sale for those other business lines

Capital Planning (Advisory):
• Advise property management teams on the development of annual capital plans across properties-this role advises on capital plans rather than building them independently
• Provide input on prioritization of projects within a client's capital plan
• Advise clients on repair-versus-replace decisions for building systems and components

Business Development:
• Support growth of investor-client revenue and account penetration within the local market, in coordination with the national Investor Services platform
• Identify capital projects opportunities at point of sale and during ownership transitions, in partnership with capital markets/investment sales colleagues
• Contribute to the local market P&L through project delivery and expanded investor-client engagements

Required qualifications:
• Prior experience in commercial real estate capital projects, construction/project management, or owner's representative work for institutional or HNW landlord clients
• Working knowledge across at least two of: industrial, office, retail, healthcare, multifamily • Project-level capital budget construction expertise
• Repair-vs-replace analysis capabilities
• Advisory experience supporting annual capital planning processes
• A&E and GC team assembly and management experience
• Knowledge of entitlements, base building rules and regulations
• Experience with pay application and draw processes
• Ability to turn around preliminary budgets and schedules quickly to support and facilitate transactions
• Direct experience working with institutional asset management and/or portfolio management teams
• Familiarity with the roles of property management, agency leasing, tenant representation, and capital markets/investment sales across an asset's life cycle
• Demonstrated ability to manage high project volume and multiple concurrent client relationships without dropping responsiveness

Preferred qualifications:
• Vendor team assembly-judgment to match A&E/GC teams to project scope, market, and client standards
• Speed under transaction pressure-able to turn around preliminary budgets and schedules quickly to support deals
• Relationship management at scale-able to juggle multiple institutional clients, each with multiple assets and multiple stakeholders, simultaneously

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

Estimated compensation for this position:

125,000.00 - 180,000.00 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:

On-site -Boston, MA, San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA

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

About Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated

Jones Lang LaSalle is a financial and professional services firm that specializes in commercial real estate services and investment management. Its services include: tenant representation for organizations that lease office, industrial and retail spaces; consulting, which supports companies to develop workplace strategies such as occupancy planning, relocations, and energy and environmental sustainability initiatives; project and development services to manage ground-up creation, building construction, and major interior renovations; capital markets and real estate investment banking, which helps organizations buy and sell properties, and improve the financial impact of their real estate; facilities management for a variety of properties including office towers, retail and exhibition centers, and government, collegiate and industrial complexes; property management services, that provide on-site administration to help owners of office, industrial, retail and specialty properties reduce costs and enhance their property values; and valuations that provide impartial assessments of real estate worth through more than 200 corporate offices in 70 countries. Jones Lang LaSalle was formed by the merger of Jones Lang Wootton, a British firm with origins dating back to 1783, and LaSalle Partners, an American company formed from a predecessor launched in 1968. Jones Lang Wootton opened its first US office in New York in 1975. In 1997, the initial public offering was completed by LaSalle Partners for the company's common stock in the market.

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated Careers

Join the dynamic team at Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL), a global leader in real estate services, where your career journey is just as important as the professional milestones you aim to achieve. At JLL, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for growth, innovation, and leadership in an industry that shapes the world around us.

Work You’ll Do

At JLL, you will be part of a culture that prizes diversity, teamwork, and forward-thinking. Whether you are looking for a full-time position or an internship, JLL offers a variety of roles that cater to your professional skills and personal development goals. Our team is composed of the brightest minds in real estate, providing you with unparalleled mentorship and networking opportunities that foster career advancement.

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Embrace the opportunity to lead projects that redefine the real estate landscape, leveraging JLL’s global scale and deep industry expertise. Our commitment to innovation is evident in every strategy we implement and every building we manage. By joining our team, you will collaborate with professionals who are eager to share their knowledge and push the boundaries of what is possible in real estate.

Professional Growth and Development

JLL is dedicated to the professional growth of its employees. We offer robust training programs, including leadership development and diversity training, to ensure you are equipped for success. Our benefits extend beyond the basics, encompassing health, wellness, and financial planning to support you and your family at all stages of life.

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JLL is continuously expanding, and we are hiring across multiple disciplines. Explore positions that match your skills and interests in areas such as property management, sustainability, financial analysis, and more. We look for driven, curious, and innovative team players who are ready to make an impact.

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Kickstart your career with a JLL internship. Gain hands-on experience, build your resume, and make invaluable industry connections. Our internships provide a deep dive into the real estate sector, allowing you to apply academic learning to real-world challenges.

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At JLL, networking doesn’t end with your hire date. Continue to connect with leaders and peers through our various professional networks and community engagement initiatives. Lead the way in industry discussions, participate in global conferences, and contribute to innovative solutions that drive the future of real estate. At Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer careers that make a difference. Join us in shaping the future of real estate, one innovation at a time.
Learn more about Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated
Size
98,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$402.5 million
Founded
1783
5 Year Trend
+8.3%
Revenue
$16.5 billion
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