Senior Director, Project Cost Management

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Position Overview:  

The Vice President of Project Controls is a senior leadership role responsible who will take overall responsibility and accountability for driving the cost management business in the North-East (NY, NJ, CT, MA) and is critical in managing and controlling project schedules, budgets, and risks throughout the project lifecycle. This role requires a proactive approach, extensive experience in project management, specifically in the area of controls, and a track record of successfully implementing strong analytical skills, attention to detail, strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.  It is essential that this person has extensive knowledge of construction techniques/technology and real estate markets.

What This Job Involves:  

·         Be a strong leader and uphold and exude all areas of a strong PDS player – Humble, Hungry and Smart.

·         Cultivate and provide a culture to attract and retain talent.

·         Manage a team to complete business objectives in addition to project completion.

·         Play an active role in direct report(s) career progression 

·         Project Executive role on one or more projects and play primary role for complex projects responsible for project delivery with accountability for adherence to 5-Phase process, procedures and tools.

·         Accountable for client service on all projects within the team or P&L.

·         Focus on client relationship development of all clients within the team or P&L with ability to navigate difficult and complex conversations and being accountable for managing fiduciary responsibilities for JLL and client

·         Responsible for strategy and growth of P&L focused on Year over Year (YoY) growth and PGOI growth.

·         Responsible for execution of business strategy within business unit in the market with ability to lead and manage others in that business strategy.

·         Be an expert and active leader with understanding of current market, competition, market pricing and fee structures.

·         Proven track record of business development and facilitation and training of business development skills among team members.

·         Ability serve as Team Lead/Project Executive on complex project types within specified industry based on extensive experience managing industry specific projects.

·         Advanced SME level of knowledge on industry specific requirements and their impact to design and construction of work.

·         Obtain and maintain industry recognized credentials and/or certifications. Represent JLL in industry specific events, conferences and media as a content contributor

·         Successfully performs leadership responsibilities, communication skills and relationship management.

·         Contribute to identifying and attracting top talent.

·         Serve as Team Lead for complex projects, responsible for the successful implementation, as well as innovation of new concepts and ideas to enhance and improve service quality.

·         Accountable for client service on their projects and the projects of their team and/or direct report(s) with ability to navigate d