Project Manager (Contract)
JLL - New York, NY
Position Summary:
Jones Lang LaSalle is looking to add a Project Manager to our growing Project Development Services Multi Site team for a retail client in the metro New York area. This role will be a contract opportunity for a 9-10 month defined period with JLL. Overnight travel may be required up to 2 days a week but primary base will be New York.
This position entails a strong Project Manager that is able to:
- Work as part of the Project Team, assisting with the development of scope and schedule for project work.
- Provide superior client service.
- Provide superior employee management.
- Contribute to the growth of the company.
- Enhance own professional and personal skills.
- Meet assigned financial targets.
- Works as part of the Project Team, assisting with the development of scope and schedule for project work.
- Provide superior client service.
- Provide superior employee management.
- Contribute to the growth of the company.
- Enhance own professional and personal skills.
- Meet assigned financial targets.
Other Responsibilities Include:
- Support project executives on large complex projects and assignments.
- Proactively manage project-related issues on account or assignment.
- Develop scope and schedule for assigned projects.
- Conduct and document all weekly meetings.
- Coordinate and track all Vendor RFP’s. Maintain accurate and consistent electronic files and documentation.
- Coordinate activities of sub-contractors and relocation of technical functions.
- Interact and negotiate with contractors and subcontractors 8. Validate and negotiate contractor change orders and make recommendations to the client.
- Visit project site at appropriate intervals and confirm progress is consistent with the project schedule and work is in general conformance with contract documents.
- Prepare/update project status reports, process purchase orders and invoices, update tracking reports and maintain files for due diligence and financials.
- Demonstrate a proactive focus on meeting client and project requirements in a timely and cost effective manner.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the use and application of all PDS technology as required for assigned projects.
- Ensure accurate management of all accounts receivables to maintain a level not to exceed planned working capital charge as set by corporate finance and the Regional Operations Manager.
- Assist Local PDS Team in meeting AGM numbers on a Regional and National level as determined on a yearly basis by the Management Executive Committee. Comply with all Jones Lang LaSalle policies and procedures, including but not limited to ethics and business practice.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor Degree from an accredited institution in Accounting, Business, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management strongly preferred 3 to 5 years of practical experience in retail oriented project management preferred.
- Ability to manage multiple projects at a time.
- Ability to regularly communicate analyzed data to client and team to achieve project goals
- Strong working knowledge of architectural drawings, furniture, fixtures, equipment and store planning concepts
- Flexibility with work hours and travel as needed
- Highly organized with strong analytical skills
- Ability to support or lead Business Development initiatives as assigned or requested.
- Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with executive level external and internal clients
- Ability to successfully communicate with architects, contractors, client’s representatives, and team members.
- Previous experience effectively supervising, training, mentoring and evaluating several project managers at various levels within the organization/team
- Ability to manage all aspects of construction projects effectively and efficiently including, but not limited to Budgeting, Scheduling, Submittals and Change orders
- Demonstrated high level of performance in project budgeting, contract negotiations and scheduling Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and Project software Prior experience with site due diligence and entitlements is also beneficial but not a must.
Posted: 30+ days ago
