Construction Project Manager Jobs

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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 to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.
Managing Industry Projects
As a Project Manager at JLL, you will be directly responsible for leading and delivering challenging projects. Your strong knowledge of construction projects from start to finish will speak to your ability to push the business forward through innovative and industry changing ideas. You will contribute to the development of project budgeting and scheduling and overseeing the strategy and execution through completion of construction. You will be focused on the client experience by providing innovative solutions to conflicting priorities.
Creating Strategic and Collaborative Solutions
You are an individual who sees the big picture, acts decisively and 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. You will also contribute to developing successful, diverse teams through inclusive and thoughtful means of communication. Success will be measured by your ability to develop winning strategies for 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.
Responsibilities:
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.
Assists local PDS team in meeting profit numbers on a Market, Regional, and National level as determined on a yearly basis by the Management Team.
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.
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 Operations Manager.
Requirements:
Bachelor Degree from an accredited institution. Preference towards a Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.
5-7 years industry related experience preferably as an Associate Project Manager or similar role.
Strong preference to possess a LEED, AIA, PE, PMP
Firm knowledge of construction, architecture or commercial real estate industry.
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.
Basic knowledge of MS Office.
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.
About JLL –
We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.
Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.
Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.