Project Manager, PDS Projects

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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.   

Summary of Duties/Essential Functions:

• Oversees project implementation and execution through completion of construction.

• May manage small, ground-up projects including programming, design, entitlements, bidding, permitting, and construction management.

• Proficient at managing projects up to 25k RSF.  May assume responsibility up to 75k RSF.

• Builds and carries out marketing and development initiatives to best deliver results to existing and potential clients.

• Oversees capital improvement/asset preservation programs with design and construction processes at multiple sites through local resources, with minimal oversight.

• Develops or assists in developing project budget including hard and soft costs.

• Begins to manage or assists in managing project budgets for subject properties and maintain monthly forecasts and cash flow analysis

• Assists in or may be responsible for project scheduling and project decisions based upon owners’ objectives which may include, but is not limited to:  site improvements, entitlements, 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.

• Assists in or assembles and manages required teams of consultants and contractors.  (Negotiates contracts with each team member; Interfaces with architects, client staff, property managers and vendors).

• Maintains client relationships and may assist in or manages conflict resolution.

• Provides appropriate level of on-site supervision to ensure project performance criteria are being met.

• Develops relationships with consultants/contractors/vendors and evaluate their performance.

• Operates independently on activities relevant to project.  Defers policy issues and employment related issues to higher management levels.

• Identify and address areas of concern regarding potential liabilities and risk (fee, our reputation, errors and omissions, etc.) to Manager or Project Lead.

• Assists Market Leader and Regional Management in the establishment and refinement of best practices of standards of excellence.

• Assists in training and developing JLL team members in the skills and understanding of firm procedures, methodology and practices expected for a successful project implementation. 

• May perform business development activities including but not limited to: assisting with or leading the sourcing, pitching, and securing of new business and projects within local markets.

• Participates periodically in client meetings or business development presentations as part of a Team to help demonstrate our capabilities. Assists with the development of marketing materials and support information/data.  Maintains a working knowledge of business unit’s available product and service offerings.

• Any and all other duties assigned

Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, MBA or Master’s in Engineering, Architecture, or similar studies preferred

• 5+ years of similar working experience

• Travel required as needed for project site visits

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with executive level internal & external clients

• Organizational & detailed-oriented with the ability to prioritize and manage differing needs of the business.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

• Assumes complete responsibility for assignments of moderate complexity, and continues to aggressively improve skill base. 

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Estimated compensation for this position:

110,000.00 – 118,250.00 USD per year

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited t