Construction Manager

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Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.   

We are seeking a Project Manager to join our energetic, self-motivated Retail Program Management Team, supporting the project management of new store construction across North America. This role is a part of JLL’s Project and Development Service team.  The SPM will be responsible for managing retail projects, leading a team of Retail Project Managers, and / or directly interacting with senior level clients and stakeholders. The successful candidate will possess:

• Preferred Experience in Restaurant Project Management / Construction Management

• The ability to engage diverse working groups, inspire ideas, and drive work product

• The optimal candidate will be confident in providing pro-active project management solutions that not only deliver a high-quality retail store (on-time and under-budget), but also create value, new ideas, and process improvement for the client. The level of professionalism and innovative ideas is as important as the delivery of the new stores.

 
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work directly with team lead and client for program best practices and delivery

• Deliver renovations and monitor the delivery of new stores by other team members.

• Engage the client early on in the design process

• Manage Owner Supplied Material orders and tracking

• Control the project schedule and align all stakeholders

• Maintain an Anticipated Costs Report with accurate and up-to-date project financial tracking

• Lead weekly program calls for all active projects

• Engage in project specific calls and meetings with specific project teams

• Track value add, innovation, and changes

• Support the client with organizational and process design

• Bring innovation, leadership, and inspiration to everything the team touches

• Provide input into resource allocation and budget utilization

• Mentor JLL and client employees to support a unified delivery process

• Use good judgement to adjust course when necessary to accommodate specific stakeholder practices

 QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Business, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field required.

• Must have a minimum of 7-12 years of relevant work experience.

• Must have deep retail construction management experience

• Advanced MS Office skillset required

• Flexibility with work hours and travel (approximately 50%) as needed

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and manage priorities

• Ability to multi-task and work both in a team and independently

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to successfully communicate with architects, contractors, client’s representatives, and team members

• Comply with all JLL policies and procedures, including but not limited to ethics and business practice.

• Assist the Local PDS team in meeting Adjusted Gross Margin (“AGM”) targets on a Regional and National level as determined on a yearly basis by the Management Executive Committee

• Any other reasonable duties and responsibilities that may be assigned

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the Uni