[Remote] Team Lead – Sr. Project Manager, Critical Facilities
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. JLL is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services, committed to empowering their employees to thrive. The Team Lead – Sr. Project Manager will oversee critical infrastructure projects, leading a team of project managers and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met while maintaining compliance with standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver complex, multi-sector MEP and critical infrastructure projects from inception through closeout, ensuring project goals, timelines, and budgets are met. Activities span preconstruction (design, entitlements, bidding, permitting) through execution (schedule, commissioning, closeout)
- Serve as the primary senior-level contact for clients, stakeholders, and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle. Guide all parties through design, implementation, and sign-off phases
- Develop and maintain detailed project budgets and master schedules, based on market data and client-specific needs
- Oversee due diligence, documentation, contract/vendor selection, and performance management to ensure compliance with all JLL, client, and regulatory standards
- Interface extensively with engineers, architects, property managers, vendors, and client leadership to integrate new MEP systems into existing building infrastructure
- Actively identify, manage, and escalate risk areas (e.g., liability, reputation, compliance) to senior management and ensure contractual requirements are met
- Attend and lead project meetings (internal, client, vendor)
- Review drawings, resolve design and technical issues, and oversee field activities
- Manage project schedules, budget tracking, change orders, and approvals
- Address immediate project risks or escalations
- Communicate progress, issues, and solutions to clients and management
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field required
- Minimum 8-10 years project management experience; at least 5 years overseeing MEP-heavy and/or mission-critical projects, with prior direct people management experience
- Demonstrated experience supervising/mentoring multiple project managers and managing all project phases (inception to closeout)
- Experience working with institutional, corporate, and mission-critical facility clients
- Track record of excellence in client relationship management and delivery of complex projects
- Strong understanding of JLL's standards of service, business ethics, and commitment to diversity, inclusion, and wellness
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or similar relevant certification
- Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent) in engineering or management
- Project management and safety certifications (e.g., PMP, OSHA)
- Experience leading national teams and leveraging cross-discipline teams
Benefits
- 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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