Sr Project Manager,

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Benefits to eligible employees, include:

  • 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Care
  • 8 weeks of paid parental leave at 100% of salary
  • Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
  • Flexible Work Arrangements may be available
  • Annual Performance Bonus.
  • Online platform with +15.000 certified courses available for your professional development.
  • Wellbeing platform with personalized programs (yoga, meditation, exercise, meal plans, among others).
  • Assistance program for employee and immediate family members (psychological counseling, legal and financial assistance, nutritional guidance).
  • Employee recognition program.
  • Participation in BRG (Business Resource Groups): Be part of our BRG, which promotes diversity and inclusion within JLL.

What this job involves

Leading industry changing projects

As a Senior Project Manager at JLL, you will be directly responsible for executing complex project goals through agile and strategic leadership. Leveraging a national platform will allow you to focus on and lead industry changing projects that influence the future of work. Your strong knowledge of construction projects, from inception to execution and turn over (especially in a highly regulated life science setting) will speak to your holistic approach to client needs. Your influence will be founded in facilitating critical stakeholder meetings to discuss project deliverables (schedule and budget), providing on-site project leadership and applying financial acumen to meet client goals.

Creating strategic and collaborative solutions

You are an individual who focuses on creating an energized and collaborative environment. As a Senior Project Manager, you will contribute to the establishment and refinement of work quality, cultural initiatives and best practices to drive results as a team. Success will be measured by your ability to guide teams to complete projects on-time, budget and scope through winning strategies while keeping excellent communication with stakeholders and a tight bond with client teams.

Embracing the human side of business

You are people focused, seeking out and understanding the needs, perspectives and motivations of clients and team members alike. Your ability to manage client and vendor relationships will allow for seamless conflict resolution, account maintenance, and overall development of client relationships. You will demonstrate the ability to contribute to the culture, growth and development of a team by providing onsite leadership to ensure performance criteria and standards are being met.

A relationship builder

You value both verbal and written communications to underpin relationships with all levels of the organization & external clients

Tech minded

The real estate and construction industries are consistently changing with technology. You’ll need to make technology work to your advantage. You must demonstrate proficiency in the use and application of project management technology tools and continually seek opportunities to develop your skillset.

An achiever

You’ll have a proven track record of results as we’ll expect you to act decisively, think big, and manage your time to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Most importantly, you’ll want to contribute to a diverse, supportive, and talented team.

We are currently seeking a dynamic individual for the role of Sr. Project Manager to join our team:

  • Location: Juncos, Puerto Rico.
  • Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (open to flexibility if required).
  • Work model: On site
  • Contract Type: Indefinite-term

What is your day to day?

  • Prepare comprehensive project documentation for all construction phases, ensuring compliance with client standards and timely delivery of accurate reports, budgets, schedules, and other essential documents.
  • Manage vendors and ensure project policy compliance, including efficient project closeout within 120 days of completion, while maintaining client satisfaction through leadership, responsiveness, and creativity.
  • Oversee all project phases from initiation to closeout, utilizing established systems while remaining adaptable to novel solutions for unforeseen circumstances.
  • Apply advanced project management skills to interpret client needs, develop project goals, and create scopes of work, with a focus on planning and design development that adheres to client and regulatory standards.
  • Mentor junior Project Managers, maintain knowledge of interconnections with other JLL service lines, and leverage these services to create additional client opportunities.
  • Develop and report monthly forecasts, cash flow analyses, and ensure safe project execution, while assisting the Site Lead in creating annual capital plan strategies and driving team improvement.
  • Contribute to the development of KPIs, metrics, and governance processes for daily project operations management, while collaborating with the Site Lead to identify and solve project execution challenges.

Qualifying Attributes:

  • 7-10+ years of relevant experience related to project or construction management required, preferably in Life Sciences or other highly regulated settings. Including 2-3 years as a senior project manager or similar is preferred.
  • Life Science, Healthcare or Commercial Building construction project management experience is preferred.
  • Familiarity with base building electrical, HVAC and mechanical infrastructure required.
  • Good understanding of Building Automation Systems a plus.
  • Experience with project scope development, budgeting, scheduling, risk management and contract negotiations is required.
  • Experience working with and developing a team of Jr. project managers is preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple projects, at various phases and in various buildings, from project identification through design, planning, client approval, permit issuance, construction and financial closeout.

Certifications/Licenses:

  • A bachelor’s degree is required. Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
  • A bachelor’s degree in engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical preferred.
  • Other Certifications - 10hr or 30hr OSHA – Construction a plus

Work Requirement and Work Conditions:

  • Position will work primarily at client site or project location with daily client and contractor interaction.
  • Face to face and/or remote daily interpersonal interaction is usually required in to perform the job.
  • Available to support, critical operations, emergencies, special events as well as construction site and remote work activities after hours.

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