Project Manager - Signage and Branding

JLL - Brooklyn, NY

Position Summary:

Retail Signage Projects may be external or internal, illuminated, or non-illuminated.

OVERVIEW

Work as part of the Project Team, assisting with and managing the development of scope, budget, and schedule for retail signage projects and maintenance programs.
Complete project assignments with emphasis on quality of services and attention to timely response to client needs.
Provide superior client service.
Meet assigned financial and schedule targets.
Contribute to the growth of the company.
Enhance own professional and personal skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Develop schedule and budget for assigned projects.
Proactively manage project-related activities.
Conduct and document all project meetings.
Create and track all project documentation for retail signage projects and maintenance programs.
Maintain accurate and consistent electronic files and documentation for all project assignments.
Coordinate daily construction activities associated with project assignments.
Coordinate activities between the Owner, JLL, architect, general contractor, signage manufacturers and Alliance Partners.
Provide detailed project cost reporting, scheduling, vendor coordination, etc.
Manage the project bidding and contracting process to include soliciting bids, bid assessment, negotiations and contracts.
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 technology as required for assigned projects.
Ensure accurate management of all project financial requirements
Comply with all JLL policies and procedures, including but not limited to ethics and business practice.
Maintain a flexible schedule that allows for travel to project sites as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, or Construction Management is preferred.
5 years minimum project management experience. Previous experience managing commercial retail signage programs, rebranding and maintenance, highly desired.

KNOWLEDGDE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Strong knowledge of permitting requirements, preferred.
Ability to prepare, track and manage multi-phase project budgets and schedules utilizing programs to include but not limited to Microsoft Project
Understanding of the requirements for a business relocation as well as ability to manage a project in a facility that remains open for business throughout the project
Understanding of how to read and interpret architectural, engineering, furniture and space planning drawings.
Highly organized with strong analytical skills
Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with executives, management, and staff level external and internal clients.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to identify and manage priorities while managing a multi-project workload.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills