Professional, PDS Projects

What this job involves:
We are seeking an energetic, self‑motivated Construction Assistant Project Manager to join a national account team managing construction projects in Poughkeepsie. This on‑site position requires leading cross‑functional teams of design professionals, general contractors, and specialty contractors while managing multiple projects simultaneously to meet or exceed goals for speed to market, quality, and budget.

At JLL, we embrace more innovative ways of working and prioritize opportunities to strengthen and advance your career. Success will be measured by your ability to develop winning strategies for project execution while maintaining a solutions‑oriented environment focused on delivering value to the client.

What your day‑to‑day will look like:

Oversee entire project flow from implementation through closeout and handover, ensuring milestones are achieved on time and within budget.

Prepare RFPs, manage vendor and contractor selection, negotiate contracts, and interface with architects, client staff, property managers, and vendors.

Collaborate across all platforms including transaction managers, facilities managers, building engineers, occupancy planners, and move managers.

Organize and chair project meetings, distribute minutes and follow‑up action items, and coordinate development activities.

Travel to job sites as needed to ensure project performance criteria are being met (up to 80% travel within the region).

Develop and maintain Master Project Schedules, set milestones, and create Critical Path schedules to ensure timely completion.

Develop project budgets, monitor construction costs, create cost‑saving opportunities, and track financials as liaison between client, finance team, and vendors.

Manage change orders, develop Risk Registers, and use best practices to eliminate scope creep.

Champion safety by ensuring JLL guidelines are followed and projects comply with Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements.

Required qualifications:

Minimum of 3-5 years of project management experience in all aspects of design and construction.

Industrial or commercial construction project management experience.

Proven track record of acting decisively and managing time effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.

Experience developing Risk Registers and implementing risk mitigation strategies.

Strong financial acumen including experience with cost reporting, invoice management, and project closeout procedures.

Preferred qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.

Professional certifications such as PMP, CCM, or LEED AP.

Experience working on projects within manufacturing, industrial, or mission‑critical environments.

Familiarity with BIM (Building Information Modeling) and other advanced construction technologies.

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

Estimated compensation for this position:
70,000.00 - 78,000.00 USD per year

Location:
On‑site - Poughkeepsie, NY, Yorktown Heights, NY

Personalized benefits that support personal well‑being and growth:

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

Jones Lang LaSalle ("JLL") is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at HRSCLeaves@jll.com. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page.

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JLL will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in compliance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.

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