What this job involves:
As a Senior Project Manager at JLL's Indianapolis, IN location, you'll take full ownership of capital, facilities and renovation projects at one of the nation's premier manufacturing complexes. This role places you at the center of meaningful work - managing end-to-end project delivery from initial scoping through final closeout while serving as the primary JLL point of contact for the client's facilities and engineering teams. You'll lead a diverse portfolio that spans new construction, facility upgrades, infrastructure improvements, and specialized manufacturing support spaces, all while operating within the client's compliance framework and adhering to stringent industry safety requirements at all times. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, and you'll experience that firsthand as you work within matrix project teams to build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and deliver projects that directly support advanced manufacturing operations.
What your day-to-day will look like:
• Lead project scoping sessions with client stakeholders to define objectives, constraints, and success criteria, developing project charters and feasibility analyses that set the foundation for successful delivery
• Develop and manage detailed project budgets from pre-design through closeout, tracking committed costs, actual expenditures, and change orders while conducting value engineering exercises to optimize outcomes
• Create and maintain master project schedules using industry-standard tools, identifying critical path activities and proactively managing schedule risks to keep projects on track
• Prepare complete bid packages and manage competitive bid processes from pre-bid meetings through contract award, ensuring compliance with JLL and client procurement standards
• Conduct regular site walks, attending project meetings, and enforcing automotive industry safety requirements including daily safety audits and JSA protocols
• Review and approve submittals, RFIs, and change orders in a timely manner while coordinating third-party inspections, commissioning activities, and punch list resolution
• Deliver weekly project status reports and participate in client meetings and executive briefings, maintaining proactive communication and complete documentation across all platforms
• Coordinate design team selection, contract negotiation, pre-construction activities, and regulatory review to ensure seamless project initiation aligned with operational requirements
• Manage contractor performance against scope, schedule, budget, and quality benchmarks while overseeing ISNetworld pre-qualification compliance for all engaged contractors
Responsibilities
- This role places you at the center of meaningful work - managing end-to-end project delivery from initial scoping through final closeout while serving as the primary JLL point of contact for the client's facilities and engineering teams
- You'll lead a diverse portfolio that spans new construction, facility upgrades, infrastructure improvements, and specialized manufacturing support spaces, all while operating within the client's objectives and needs along with managing compliance framework and adhering to stringent industry safety requirements at all times
- Lead project scoping sessions with client stakeholders to define objectives, constraints, and success criteria, developing project charters and feasibility analyses that set the foundation for successful delivery
- Develop and manage detailed project budgets from pre-design through closeout, tracking committed costs, actual expenditures, and change orders while conducting value engineering exercises to optimize outcomes
- Create and maintain master project schedules using industry-standard tools, identifying critical path activities and proactively managing schedule risks to keep projects on track
- Prepare complete bid packages and manage competitive bid processes from pre-bid meetings through contract award, ensuring compliance with JLL and client procurement standards
- Serve as the owner's representative during construction, conducting regular site walks, attending project meetings, and enforcing industry safety requirements including daily safety audits and JSA protocols
- Review and approve submittals, RFIs, and change orders in a timely manner while coordinating third-party inspections, commissioning activities, and punch list resolution
- Deliver weekly project status reports and participate in client meetings and executive briefings, maintaining proactive communication and complete documentation across all platforms
- Coordinate design team selection, contract negotiation, pre-construction activities, and regulatory review to ensure seamless project initiation aligned with operational requirements
- Manage contractor performance against scope, schedule, budget, and quality benchmarks while overseeing ISNetworld pre-qualification compliance for all engaged contractors
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field, OR minimum 7 years of project management experience in commercial or industrial construction
- Demonstrated experience managing projects from $100K to $5M+ in value with full accountability for outcomes
- Proficiency in project scheduling software such as MS Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent platforms
- Experience with owner's representative or client-side project management in a professional capacity
- Strong working knowledge of construction contracts, cost management, and procurement processes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly across all organizational levels
- This position does not provide visa sponsorship
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
Benefits
- 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
- 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
This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location:On-site -Indianapolis, IN
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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