Project Coordinator - Construction
JLL
Charlotte, NC
Business Management / Project / Planning, Information Technology
What this job involves:
As a Project Coordinator with JLL Project and Development Services (PDS), you'll serve as the backbone of our Center of Excellence, supporting high-profile commercial real estate projects across Charlotte, Raleigh, and St. Petersburg. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop expertise in construction project administration while working with a dynamic team that leverages cutting-edge project management technology. You'll be instrumental in ensuring seamless project execution from initiation through closeout, managing critical data, financial processes, and project documentation that keeps complex initiatives on track. This hybrid position combines the flexibility of remote work with meaningful in-person collaboration, positioning you for professional growth within one of the world's leading commercial real estate services firms.
What your day-to-day will look like:
- Supporting integrated project management teams throughout the complete project lifecycle, from initial planning through construction and final closeout, ensuring adherence to established Center of Excellence guidelines and quality standards.
- Processing purchase orders, change orders, and budget approvals while maintaining meticulous project documentation and organizing critical files to support seamless project execution.
- Monitoring project databases and real-time reporting systems to maintain data integrity, track key performance indicators, and ensure projects remain within budget and on schedule.
- Managing vendor badging requests and facility access coordination, serving as a proactive point of contact for project-related issues between project managers and stakeholders.
- Utilizing PDS technology platforms to support account metrics, analyze schedule and financial performance data, and ensure procurement compliance across multiple simultaneous projects.
- Collaborating closely with your COE teammates to implement best practices, support process improvements, and maintain the high service standards that define JLL's client relationships.
- Coordinating meetings, arranging catering or travel logistics as needed, and adapting to evolving processes while consistently delivering exceptional support to executive-level internal and external clients.
- Minimum 2 years of practical experience in construction management or real estate management specifically in a project administration, coordination, or accounting support capacity.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Teams, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint, with ability to leverage these tools for reporting, collaboration, and presentation purposes.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a matrixed corporate environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate succinctly and professionally with executive-level stakeholders and cross-functional team members.
- Availability to work hybrid schedule with in-person presence at client offices in Charlotte, NC, Raleigh, NC, or St. Petersburg, FL one day per week.
- Accounting or contracts experience in the construction or real estate industry, providing foundational understanding of financial processes and documentation requirements.
- Experience with Smartsheets for project tracking and Oracle accounting software for financial management, or demonstrated ability to quickly learn specialized project management platforms.
- Background supporting projects within corporate real estate environments, with understanding of how construction initiatives integrate with broader business operations.
- Familiarity with construction terminology, project phases, and typical workflows that occur throughout commercial real estate development and renovation projects.
- Track record of proactive problem-solving and identifying process improvements, demonstrating initiative beyond assigned responsibilities.
- Experience serving multiple clients simultaneously while maintaining high service standards and consistently meeting deadlines.
- Professional interest in career development within project management, construction management, or real estate services, with openness to skill development opportunities.
About the company
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JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated) is a leading global commercial real estate services and investment management company. Founded in 1783, JLL operates in more than 80 countries with 113,000+ professionals and $23.4 billion in annual revenue. Ranked Fortune 500 #175.
In a market where timing separates leaders from followers, you need a partner who helps you move with precision. That's what JLL delivers—with clarity powered by unmatched data, confidence from a firm built to last and certainty backed by execution that performs across the real estate lifecycle.
What services does JLL provide?
Property Management, Leasing Advisory, Capital Markets, Workplace Strategy, Project and Development Services, Design, Sustainability Solutions, and Real Estate Technology
What makes JLL unique?
• Intelligence that illuminates the path forward: Our research teams publish 2,000+ reports annually across 60+ markets. JLL Falcon – our proprietary AI platform for commercial real estate – combines decades of expertise, the industry's richest data and generative AI to surface patterns before they become consensus, putting you ahead of the curve.
• Relationships built to last: With 240+ years of history, we're chosen by 95% of top global investors and half of the Fortune 500, with a 99% retention rate. You get a partner who's navigated every market cycle and knows what's coming next.
• Execution at scale: With 113,000+ professionals across 80+ countries, we deliver coordinated solutions with consistent quality wherever you operate. You get one partner who sees the complete picture and executes globally.
Recognition
• Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies — 10 years
• World's Most Ethical Companies (Ethisphere) — 18 years
• EPA Energy Star Sustained Excellence Award — 14 years
Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois | NYSE: JLL
JLL combines data intelligence with commercial real estate expertise so you can See a Brighter Way.