Project Manager - Retail Construction
JLL - Brooklyn, NY
Position Summary:
OVERVIEW
JLL is seeking an energetic self-motivated Project Manager - Retail Construction to join our team on a premier financial account to manage retail construction projects throughout an assigned region. The selected candidate will be expected to manage multiple construction projects at one time and to meet or exceed established goals including speed to market, data quality & budget.
The candidate’s primary focus will be on the specific needs of the project, client, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders but will also be required to support Team and Client initiatives for process improvement and personal career development. The selected candidate will also be required to track project financials and schedule reported status regularly.
This position is based in Brooklyn, NY and will focus on retail retrofit projects specifically infrastructure (roofing, HVAC unit replacement, interior paint and carpet, exterior parking lot paving, elevator modernization, etc.).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Professional planning and hands on management / oversight for multiple development projects.
- Manage multiple projects at various phases and in various locations, from project identification through design, planning, client approval, permit issuance, construction and financial closeout.
- Demonstrate full accountability for end to end management of projects.
- Lead project teams consisting of architects, design engineers, general and specialty contractors, property management, operating engineers, real estate brokers, environmental consultants, client Project Management Organization, client security, and client technology teams.
- Provide weekly project activity updates to Team Lead and / or Regional Manager for Project Schedule, Budget, and Risk and provide activity updated for same into Client’s Project Management web based tools.
- Develop risk management plans, and lead teams through established work authorization processes in order to ensure no impacts or incidents within critical environments or equipment.
- Apply top tier project management skills during client interactions to decipher client needs and develop project goals and scope of work.
- Oversee and prepare accurate project documentation for all phases of construction including project charter, due diligence reports, budgets, schedules, meeting minutes, financial funding requests, status reports, punch lists, and special reports on-time and in accordance with pre-established formats in order to pass all project documentation reviews with client.
- Manage vendors (GC, A&E, Security, signage etc.) to ensure full compliance with all project policies and procedures, including the formal closeout of all projects in less than 60 days after project completion.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- BA/BS in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field, preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience managing construction projects.
- Architecture, Engineering, Project Management or LEED certification, a plus.
- Demonstrated experience managing retail construction projects, site development, and understanding the site approval / entitlement process is required.
- Previous supervisory experience with the ability to coach, mentor and train, preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Strong basis of knowledge in project scope development, budgeting, scheduling, risk management and contract negotiations.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
- Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook), project scheduling software, and web based applications.
HOURS
- Occasional overtime and weekend work may be required to ensure completion of projects.
Posted: 30+ days ago
