Project Lead

Job Description Minimum Required Experience And Education - A Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management. - (12+) years of relevant experience related to project or construction management. - Industrial construction project management experience We are currently seeking a Project Manager to join our Project and Development Services team. Our team's priorities are: - Thrilling and delivering strategic solutions to clients - Actively collaborating across all JLL platforms - Developing and inspiring our people - Supporting ambitions beyond the workplace - Applying new technology and data to achieve operational excellence and drive change - Growing our business as established leaders in the real estate marketplace Supporting industry changing projects As a Project Manager at JLL, you will be directly responsible for executing complex project goals through agile and strategic leadership. Leveraging a national platform will allow you to focus on and lead industry changing projects that influence the future of work. Your strong knowledge of construction projects from start to finish will speak to your holistic approach to client needs. Your influence will be founded in facilitating critical stakeholder meetings, providing on-site project leadership, and applying financial acumen to meet client goals. Creating strategic and collaborative solutions You are an individual who focuses on creating an energized and collaborative environment. As a Project Manager, you will contribute to the establishment and refinement of work quality, cultural initiatives, and best practices to drive results as a team. Success will be measured by your ability to develop project solutions that guide the project team and client to successful project execution. Embracing the human side of business You are people focused, seeking out and understanding the needs, perspectives and motivations of clients and team members alike. Your ability to manage client and vendor relationships will allow for seamless conflict resolution, account maintenance, and overall development of client relationships. You will demonstrate the ability to contribute to the culture, growth and development of a team by providing onsite project leadership to ensure performance criteria and standards are being met. A relationship builder Both verbal and written communication skills are vital, and of course you'll be good at establishing relationships with all levels of the organization and external clients. Tech minded The real estate and construction industries are consistently changing with technology. You'll need to make technology work to your advantage. You must demonstrate proficiency in the use and application of project management technology tools and continually seek opportunities to develop your skillset. Job Responsibilities - Demonstrate a proactive focus on meeting client and project requirements in a timely and cost-effective manner - Demonstrate proficiency in the use and application of all PDS technology as required for assigned projects - Comply with all JLL policies and procedures, including but not limited to ethics and code of conduct - Develop and execute project specific and client driven goals, schedules, budgets, strategy, and detailed assumptions with methodology for accomplishing and/or managing goals and objectives. - Establish and maintain project goals and success criteria that meet both JLL and Client needs. - Build and maintain rapport with client representatives and ensure that the scope of projects and outside business forces affecting the project is fully understood and that specific deliverables are fully understood with performance standards and other relevant criteria. - Coordinate any necessary due diligence efforts on behalf of the internal team, project partners, clients and/or end users, maintaining and delivering all appropriate documentation. - Develop a detailed project budget based on historical and market data and clearly defined set of budget assumptions. - Act as the primary contact with the client throughout the duration of the project. - Guide the client and team through the design implementation process including conceptual, schematic, design development and construction documentation and signoff. - Develop and maintain Master Project Schedules and manage the successful execution of projects so that completion falls within intended time-frames. - Prepare various RFP's needed for vendor and contractor services as well as manage the contractor, vendor selection process. - Develop procedures for distribution, receipt, opening, levelling and award of projects and services. - Facilitate initiation of all critical project meetings and coordination exercises with internal staff, key stakeholders and external users to ensure responsibilities are efficiently, accurately and effectively communicated and understood by all. - Manage project performance against schedules, scheduled milestones and critical path items on multiple projects. - Manage vendor and project team performance to ensure compliance with contractual requirements, all regulating entities and client expectations. - Identify, manage, and mitigate areas of concern regarding potential liabilities and risk (fee, our reputation, errors and omissions, etc.) through Risk Review process - Contribute to the refinement of best practices of standards of excellence within JLL. - Ensure that all accounts receivables are maintained at a level not to exceed planned working capital charge as set by corporate finance, the project team and/or the Regional Manager. Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (SKA) - 10+ years of practical experience in construction project management. - Experience in commercial real estate, architecture and construction preferred - Ability to understand all aspects of construction projects effectively and efficiently including, but not limited to Budgeting, and Scheduling to fully understand project implications based on minimal conceptual information - Must understand technical requirements of clients - Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to successfully communicate with architects, contractors, client's representatives, and team members - Highly organized with strong analytical skills, and ability to work in fast-paced environment - Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with executive level external and internal clients - Operates with a sense of urgency, quickly responding to Stakeholders - Organizational skills with the ability to identify and manage priorities - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to effectively disseminate information - Able to maintain confidentiality, utilize judgment, and work with minimal supervision - Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Scheduling and Budget software, Clarizen and SharePoint - Ability to work independently, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions using data Core Competencies - Demonstrate leadership potential, communication skills and relationship management skills with other employees and clients; interact effectively and professionally with vendors, consultants, and clients. - Understand and support JLL's project delivery process and demonstrate ability to support projects and manage project controls and tools; deliver continuous improvement in service quality; build trust and credibility by delivering on commitments, operating with integrity, and delivering outstanding results. - Additional detail on core competencies of a PM can be found in the Career Map An Achiever We'll expect you to act decisively, think big, and manage your time to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Most importantly, you'll want to contribute to a diverse, supportive, and talented team.