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We are seeking a

Project Manager

to join our energetic, self‑motivated Retail Program Management Team, supporting the project management of new store construction across North America. This role is part of JLL's Project and Development Service team. The SPM will be responsible for managing retail projects, leading a team of Retail Project Managers, and/or directly interacting with senior‑level clients and stakeholders.

Required Experience

Preferred Experience in Restaurant Project Management / Construction Management

The ability to engage diverse working groups, inspire ideas, and drive work product

Ability to provide proactive project‑management solutions that deliver high‑quality retail stores on‑time and under‑budget, while creating value, new ideas, and process improvement for the client

Deep retail construction management experience

Key Responsibilities

Work directly with team lead and client for program best practices and delivery

Deliver renovations and monitor the delivery of new stores by other team members

Engage the client early in the design process

Manage owner‑supplied material orders and tracking

Control the project schedule and align all stakeholders

Maintain an anticipated costs report with accurate and up‑to‑date project financial tracking

Lead weekly program calls for all active projects

Engage in project‑specific calls and meetings with specific project teams

Track value add, innovation, and changes

Support the client with organizational and process design

Bring innovation, leadership, and inspiration to everything the team touches

Provide input into resource allocation and budget utilization

Mentor JLL and client employees to support a unified delivery process

Use good judgement to adjust course when necessary to accommodate specific stakeholder practices

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Business, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field required

Minimum of 7–12 years of relevant work experience

Advanced MS Office skill set required

Flexibility with work hours and travel (approximately 50%) as needed

Strong analytical skills with ability to identify and manage priorities

Ability to multi‑task and work both in a team and independently

Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to communicate successfully with architects, contractors, client representatives, and team members

Comply with all JLL policies and procedures, including but not limited to ethics and business practice

Assist the Local PDS team in meeting Adjusted Gross Margin ("AGM") targets on a regional and national level as determined on a yearly basis by the Management Executive Committee

Any other reasonable duties and responsibilities that may be assigned

Estimated compensation for this position: 1.00 - 1.00 USD per year

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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, please email HRSCLeaves@jll.com.

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Pursuant to Columbia, SC ordinance, this position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is identified.

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