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Senior Project Manager - Integrated Facilities Management
We are looking for a Senior Project Manager for our Integrated Facilities Management business line.
We're JLL. We're a professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We help organizations around the world achieve their ambitions by owning, occupying and investing in real estate.
If you're looking to step up your career, JLL is the perfect professional home. At JLL, you'll have a chance to innovate with the world's leading businesses, put that expertise into action on landmark projects, and work on game-changing real estate initiatives. You'll also make long-lasting professional connections through sharing different perspectives, and you'll be inspired by the best. We're focused on opportunity and want to help you make the most of yours. Achieve your ambitions – join us at JLL!
Role Purpose
The Senior Project Manager leads complex, high-value design and construction projects from conception through completion, ensuring strategic alignment with business objectives while delivering exceptional results within prescribed schedule and budget parameters. This role requires advanced project leadership capabilities, mentoring junior team members, and driving innovation in project delivery methodologies.
Serves as primary client interface for strategic initiatives, manages cross-functional stakeholder relationships, and provides executive-level reporting and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
This senior-level position requires extensive independent judgment, strategic thinking, and the ability to lead large, complex projects with multiple stakeholders while mentoring and developing junior project management staff.
Location: Frankfurt, Germany
What this job involves
Strategic Leadership & Planning
Develop comprehensive construction and engineering strategies in partnership with procurement teams and senior leadership
Lead portfolio-level project planning and resource allocation across multiple concurrent initiatives
Establish project governance frameworks and lead cross-functional project delivery teams
Drive strategic decision-making for complex project challenges and escalations
Financial Management & Oversight
Own end-to-end project financial management including funding strategies, budget development, forecasting, and variance analysis for projects exceeding €500M-10MM
Lead value engineering initiatives and cost optimization strategies across project portfolios
Generate comprehensive business cases and ROI analyses for major capital investments
Manage and approve project funding requests with senior leadership oversight
Advanced Project Delivery
Create and manage complex construction schedules for large-scale, multi-phase space delivery programs
Ensure technical excellence and regulatory compliance across all project deliverables
Lead all project-related compliance activities, audits, and quality assurance processes
Drive innovation in project delivery methodologies and best practices implementation
Stakeholder Management & Communication
Serve as primary client interface for high-profile, strategic initiatives
Lead contractor evaluation processes, complex bid analyses, and strategic award recommendations
Generate and manage comprehensive project charters with executive-level success criteria
Own strategic project communication and executive reporting across all organizational levels
Team Leadership & Development
Mentor and develop junior project management staff and cross-functional team members
Lead change management processes for complex organizational and technical initiatives
Drive integration and collaboration amongst diverse project teams and service lines
Establish and maintain project standards, practices, and knowledge management systems
Risk Management & Compliance
Conduct comprehensive risk assessments for large-scale initiatives and develop mitigation strategies
Ensure permitting and regulatory compliance across site establishment, construction, and operations
Lead project closeout processes ensuring adherence to quality standards and client satisfaction
Manage project documentation and knowledge transfer for organizational learning
Sound like you? To apply you need to be/have:
Experience & Education
7-10 years of progressive project management experience, with at least 3 years in senior or lead roles
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field
PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification preferred but not required
Experience managing projects with budgets exceeding €2-5M
Leadership & Strategic Skills
Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and mentoring junior staff
Strategic thinking capabilities with ability to align projects with business objectives
Experience in stakeholder management at C-level and executive leadership levels
Change management and organizational development experience
Technical & Professional Skills
Advanced knowledge of construction and engineering best practices and industry standards
Strong financial acumen including budget management, forecasting, and value engineering
Expert-level communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities with commercial awareness
Personal Attributes
Adaptable, creative, decisive, and confident leader
Exceptional organizational skills with ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
Calm under pressure with strong crisis management capabilities
Collaborative and team-oriented approach with strong interpersonal skills
Languages: English & German business proficiency required
What you can expect from us
You'll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where we succeed together – across the desk and around the globe. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things.
Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career, recognition, wellbeing, benefits and pay.
Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. Keep those ambitions in sights and imagine where JLL can take you...
Apply today at jll.com/careers.
Location:
On-site –Schwalbach, DEUIf this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
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