Sr. Project Manager Team Lead

Company: JLL
Location: Edison
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way . Our people at JLL 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. SUMMARY The Team Lead is a driven leader who can lead a team of professionals to exceed client’s expectations for all project management services. They are a proactive leader who partners with our client to translate the client’s business requirements into world class actions plans to be executed by the team. They serve as the client’s trusted advisor to discuss long-term client strategies. A credible, impactful communicator, he/she operates with a “no surprise” approach. Having a successful track record of leading high-performing teams, including virtual teams, will ensure that only the highest caliber talent is assigned to support the client’s business and that employees and third-party contract resources are held to rigorous performance standards. The Team Lead has extensive knowledge of leading practices in the Project Management industry and is able to work collaboratively with the Account Project Management Office (PMO) to drive innovative and best practice solutions that our client perceives as best in class. The Team Lead is also a proven leader and manager of people capable of developing talent into a high-performing, world class team. Role will be based in either Chicago, IL or another Midwest location. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES LEADERSHIP Ability to lead large, diverse teams. Provide leadership and direction as it relates to integration with the Project Management Corporate Office. Demonstrate the ability to create a solution-oriented environment whereby the team is consistently seeking to identify leading edge project management practices focused on delivering value to the client while working within the process requirements of the account and JLL. RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT | CLIENT SERVICE Maintain strong working relationships with key Corporate Workplace (CW) clients in your discipline to serve as a positive reference for future business proposals. Drive the “Trusted Advisory” culture throughout all levels of the team. Provide specific examples quarterly. Ensure your team is fully aligned and exceeds cascaded Client targets and your account business plan. Make certain your team fully supports CW programs and initiatives and proactively identify opportunities for improving processes and deliverables and your team is in full compliance with all applicable General Service Agreement requirements. Ensure your team is driving and supporting all new and existing programs initiated nationally. Maintain strong working relationships with Corporate Project Management leadership on and off the Client Account. PEOPLE MANAGEMENT Responsible for end-to-end employee management including hiring, onboarding, leading developing, and mentoring team members. Manage 8-10 team members. Ensure compliance with HR policies and talent practices such as midyear and year end reviews. Work to establish succession plans, career development plans, conduct regular one-on-one coaching meetings and lead weekly team meetings. In addition, ensure accurate data is provided to support resource models and align project manager skill sets with work assignments and balance project workload within team Maintain Vacancy Time to Fill of 100% completion of performance evaluations. Diversify and develop workforce by ensuring a diverse slate of candidates are considered for all open positions, retaining top talent and actively participating in a mentoring relationship. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPI) | PRICE OF ADMISSION METRICS (POA) Promote High Performance culture by creating opportunities for involvement in activities including Six Sigma, Peer Reviews, or Idea Sharing. Create an environment where direct reports are engaged, understand and are committed to both corporate and client goals. Manage retail project team scorecard to Green Status: Be familiar with JLL contract requirements and manage the project team to deliver an exceeding score on all contract PKI’s and Price of Admission (POA) metrics. The metrics will change annually or more frequently and as such the team needs to be familiarized with new processes and approaches to deliver the required results. Drive the achievement of the JLL initiatives and strategies designed to bring long terms benefit to the company and the account. Hold yourself and the team accountable to achieving the designated goals. BUDGET MANAGEMENT Proactively manage and ensure team meets or comes under target for proforma expenses. Manage Project Capital and Expense plan assigned to the JLL Project Team. Manage the provision of data on the Program Budget and Capital Spend to ensure compliance with construction in progress aging Ensure all project funding processes and procedures are followed. Monitor expense reporting to client STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT | EXECUTION Take ownership of a component of the business plan. Develop objectives/desired results and work with other Team Lead-Construction Project Managements to achieve completion. Monitor Scorecard results on various projects and support the action plans and follow-up for the assigned areas. Oversee the procurement and management of all projects related resources (A&E, GC's). Review Investment Calculation Sheets or Budget worksheet calculations. Monitor Bid Tabulations, Purchase Orders, and Change Order proposals. Ensure quality control standards for construction are met (e.g. cost, timing, site building design standards, specifications). Provide Project Manager with oversight during negotiation of construction agreement terms and conditions (e.g. bid process). Monitor projects to confirm compliance with specifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred. Ten years of documented, progressive experience in project management with knowledge around property and transaction management. Extensive experience in a client-focused, results/metrics-driven organization; Six Sigma/process improvement experience preferred. Must have experience leading high-performing teams both in local offices and remote locations. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Professional designations such as LEED, PMP or comparables preferred. Excellent verbal and written communications skills via 1:1 and group interactions/routines, PowerPoint presentations and email. This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Estimated compensation for this position: 132,200.00 – 191,700.00 USD per year This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations. Location: On-site –Rosemead, CA 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're pursuing. 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