JLL Names Mary Margaret Murphy Development Management Team Lead in Atlanta
Monday, July 27th, 2026
JLL today announces Mary Margaret Murphy has been promoted to Development Management Team Lead of Project and Development Services (PDS) for the firm’s Atlanta office. In this role, she will guide the team as they continue delivering owner's representative project management and advisory services for complex ground-up new construction and major renovation projects across commercial and institutional sectors throughout the Southeast.
“Stepping into this role is an opportunity to build on the relationships and expertise I've developed at JLL, while supporting clients through every stage of the development process," said Murphy. "Atlanta continues to see strong demand for thoughtful, well-executed projects, and I'm excited to work alongside this talented team to help clients navigate complex developments and deliver successful outcomes."
Murphy brings more than 11 years of specialized development experience at JLL. She will direct strategic operations while ensuring alignment with client objectives and maintaining JLL’s commitment to excellence. Known for her exceptional client service and collaborative team leadership, she’s ideally suited to lead this team.
Her experience includes serving as project director for Canterbury Court's $200 million senior living expansion, leading the 350,000-square-foot Georgia Tech Research Institute Cobb South Campus redevelopment and managing numerous projects for the University System of Georgia Board of Regents across multiple campuses across the state. She is currently managing a major expansion for The Atlanta Botanical Garden, which will begin construction this fall.
"Mary Margaret's experience leading complex assignments across a range of asset types makes her exceptionally well-suited for this role," said Louis Molinini, Americas PDS Variable Lead at JLL. "Her leadership, technical expertise and collaborative approach position our Atlanta team to build on its momentum and deliver exceptional results for clients across the region."
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