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Senior Project Manager, Construction

JLL
parental leave, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Tennessee, Memphis
6410 Poplar Avenue (Show on map)
Dec 23, 2025

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

What this job involves:

As a Senior Project Manager serving as the dedicated PMO Lead for a key client site. You will act as the central coordination hub between executive leadership, site management, and internal workstream leaders to ensure seamless project delivery and operational excellence. This unique and evolving role requires you to serve as the conduit between the executive director and the onsite leadership team, acting as the eyes and ears of the executive director who is not on site all the time. You'll coordinate with internal client workstream leaders to ensure alignment across all project initiatives and business functions while developing and maintaining project governance frameworks, standards, and methodologies.

What your day-to-day will look like:
  • Act as the PMO for the site while serving as the conduit between executive director and onsite leadership team
  • Coordinate with internal client workstream leaders to ensure alignment across all project initiatives and business functions
  • Develop and maintain project governance frameworks, standards, and methodologies
  • Aid workstream leaders in updates and identify activities across all business functions with dependencies while driving cohesive execution
  • Monitor project portfolios and provide regular status reporting to stakeholders
  • Serve as primary liaison between Executive Director and Site Manager while facilitating communication and decision-making across organizational levels
  • Oversee multiple concurrent projects from initiation through completion ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to quality standards
  • Identify and mitigate project risks and issues while driving continuous improvement initiatives across the site
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
  • 8+ years of project management experience with demonstrated PMO leadership
  • Strong experience in stakeholder management and executive-level communication
  • Proven track record of managing complex, multi-workstream projects
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  • Proficiency in project management software (MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar)
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills
  • Strong leadership presence with ability to influence without direct authority
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in the automotive industry strongly recommended
  • Experience in industrial and/or manufacturing environments
  • Experience with change management methodologies
  • Previous client-facing or embedded consulting experience
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to work independently while maintaining team collaboration
  • Adaptability and flexibility in dynamic environment
Location:

Memphis, TN

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

Location:

On-site -Memphis, TN

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

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you'repursuing.

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