Sr Manager, Projects

Senior Project Manager - Retail Financial Renovations & Infrastructure – JLL

What this job involves:

As a Senior Project Manager at JLL, you will play a crucial role in leading projects and delivering exceptional results for our clients through your innovative approach, collaborative mindset, and commitment to success that will help further strengthen our culture of collaboration and advancement. In this position, you'll manage Retail Financial sector projects including renovations, branch/café new builds, and facility infrastructure upgrades, from inception to completion while providing guidance to project teams. You'll be responsible for building and maintaining strong client relationships, understanding their goals and objectives, while championing JLL's values and culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and belonging while directly contributing to our mission of delivering world-class project management services that exceed client expectations.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Support client and JLL management on multiple projects and assignments
• Develop scope and schedule for assigned projects
• Manage and oversee all aspects of projects, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, execution and turnover
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including Architects, Engineers, General Contractors and Owner Vendors
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards
• Identify and address areas of concern regarding potential risk surrounding project, logistical challenges, budget, and scope
• Prepare/update project status reports, review/approve invoices, update tracking systems, and maintain documents from due diligence through financial close out
• Provide guidance to project teams, empowering them to thrive and excel
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, understanding their goals and objectives
• Understand technical requirements for construction and renovation projects including architectural, MEP, civil, furniture and low voltage drawings
• Understand after hour construction activities while keeping the branch open for customers during business hours
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• 7 years project management experience in construction/construction management
• Proficient in project scheduling software with budget management and cost control experience
• Risk assessment and mitigation strategies experience
• Quality assurance and safety management protocols knowledge
• Strong team player with experience managing cross-functional teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Stakeholder management and client relationship building abilities
• Critical thinking and decision-making under pressure capabilities
• Data analysis and reporting capabilities
• Understanding of permit and regulatory approval processes including after hour permits
• Flexibility for 25-50% travel depending on project portfolio with ability to oversee multiple concurrent projects
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification
• Preferred experience with branch renovations, bank/café build-outs, and financial facility infrastructure
• Understanding of banking operational workflows and security requirements (cameras, alarms, vault systems)
• Familiarity with ADA compliance in financial facilities
• Experience with technology infrastructure (ATMs, teller systems, network requirements)
• Understanding of regulatory compliance requirements
• Experience with historic building renovations and local authorities having jurisdiction
• Process improvement and optimization experience
• Strategic planning and forecasting capabilities
  
  

Location:

Multiple markets (travel required)

Work Shift:

25-50% travel depending on project portfolio Flexibility for extended site visits during critical project phases Understanding of after hour construction activities required

Salary/Comp:

Not specified