Sr Project Manager PDS Projects

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What this job involves:

As a Senior Project Manager – Account Lead at JLL, you will be directly responsible for overall project management delivery on account while supporting clients with Capital Plan development, Program Scope, and assigning proper resources. This leadership role requires developing project budgets including hard and soft costs with firm knowledge of construction cost/benefit analysis while being an active leader in cost savings/avoidance with ability to perform negotiations and value engineering. You'll provide technical support including project budgeting, scheduling, site improvements, entitlements, permits, consultant selection, design team management, contractor selection, and financial management. This position combines hands-on project management with account oversight responsibilities, requiring recruitment and management of talent while maintaining client relationships and driving business growth.

What your day-to-day will look like:

Provide overall project management delivery on account while supporting Capital Plan development and Program Scope assignment

Develop project budgets including hard/soft costs and perform construction cost/benefit analysis with active leadership in cost savings and value engineering

Mine, create, track, and monitor meaningful data metrics, analysis, and KPIs while providing technical support for budgeting and scheduling

Assemble and manage required teams of consultants and contractors while maintaining client relationships and managing conflict resolution

Provide appropriate on-site supervision to ensure project performance criteria are met

Develop relationships with consultants, contractors, and vendors while evaluating performance and providing intelligent bid leveling

Oversee Account Team recruitment and talent management ensuring proper integration

Conduct periodic account and client calls while maintaining comprehensive understanding of client's long-term business goals

Share best practices across team/clients and attend industry events while maintaining presence in industry organizations

Required Qualifications:

7+ years of practical experience in construction project management

2+ years of experience in industrial or manufacturing construction

Experience leading and running numerous projects simultaneously

Ability to develop and cultivate business relationships with existing and prospective clients

Strong working knowledge of accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, scheduling, and process as they relate to corporate real estate

Ability to lead individuals across national platform to deliver superior client service results

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

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from accredited institution in Accounting, Business, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with professional manner and computer literacy

Ability to read commercial leases and support Acquisition Manager and Legal to review leases

Highly organized with strong analytical skills

Skill and interest in business development

Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and Project software

Experience with risk management, compliance, and construction playbook maintenance

Understanding of space programming and schematic drawing development

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

Expected compensation for this position:

Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

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If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. 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. Some of these benefits include:

• 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

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