Sr Project Manager, PDS Projects

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Responsibilities

Directly responsible for overall project management delivery on account; Support Client with Capital Plan development, Program Scope and assigning the proper resources; Develop project budget including hard costs and soft costs and firm knowledge of construction cost/benefit analysis; Be an active leader in cost saves/avoidance and have the ability to perform negotiations and value engineering; Ability to mine, create, track, and monitor meaningful data Metrics, analysis and track KPIs; Provide technical support; project budgeting and scheduling including Client's goals and objectives, site improvements, entitlements and permits, consultant selection, design team management, schedule creation and management, contractor selection and management, financial management including cash flows, anticipated cost reports and monthly reports; Assemble and manage required teams of consultants and contractors; Maintain client relationships and manage conflict resolution; Provide appropriate level of on-site supervision to ensure project performance criteria are met; Develop relationships with consultants, contractors and vendors, evaluate their performance, and provide intelligent bid leveling; Identify and address areas of concern regarding potential liabilities and risk, including risk and compliance related to construction, managing and maintaining the JLL playbook, and working with the client on risk management and mitigation; Establish and refine best practices of standards of excellence; Assist in training and developing JLL team members in firm and client procedures, methodology and practices; Demonstrate proficiency in the use and application of all PDS technology as required for assigned projects; Ensure accurate management of all accounts receivables to maintain a level not to exceed planned working capital charge as set by corporate finance; Comply with all JLL policies and procedures, including ethics, business practices and HR policies; Oversight of Account Team, including recruiting and managing talent and ensuring proper integration; Maintain client relationships and communications; Conduct periodic account and client calls; Business Growth & Strategy Planning; Gain comprehensive understanding of client's long-term business goals; Share Best Practices across team/clients; Attend industry events; Maintain presence in industry organizations and other external outlets

Requirements

5-10 years of practical experience in project administration preferred; Experience leading and running numerous projects simultaneously; Ability to develop and cultivate business relationships with existing and prospective clients; A strong working knowledge of accounting and financial reporting, budgeting, scheduling and process as they relate to corporate real estate; Ability to lead individuals across a national platform to deliver superior results in client service; Experience working with Landlords, developers and institutional owners; Knowledge and ability reading and understanding design development and construction documents; Ability to manage several medium and large ground-up development projects, major re-development projects, and corporate interiors projects; Excellent verbal and written communication skills, professional manner and computer literacy; Ability to read commercial leases and support the Acquisition Manager and Legal to review leases and make valuable comments regarding Work Letters and other Exhibits and details of the prospective lease; Flexibility with work hours and travel (US and/or Canada) as needed; Highly organized with strong analytical skills; Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and Project software; Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Accounting, Business, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management strongly preferred; Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Nice to have

Skill and interest in business development; Experience working with clients space programming and working towards the best possible schematic drawings

Benefits

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