Project Lead

JOB SUMMARY
Directs project management services on assigned JLL client projects/regions/practices, providing superior client service.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management

• 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 75k RSF. May assume responsibility up to 200k 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.

2. Growth of the Company

• Identify and address areas of concern regarding potential liabilities and risk (fee, our reputation, errors and omissions, etc.) to Manager or Project Lead.
• Assists 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.

3. Business Development

• 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 units available product and service offerings.

4. Accounts Receivable

• 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

EDUCATION/TRAINING

• Bachelor Degree from an accredited institution required.

• Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management preferred.

YEARS OF RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

• 2-5 years as Associate PM or similar role.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• 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.
• Knowledge of Auto CAD

OTHER ABILITIES

• Ability to multi-task working within a team structure and independently.
• Assumes complete responsibility for assignments of moderate complexity, and continues to aggressively improve skill base.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

• LEED, AIA, PE, PMP, FMP

PHYSICAL WORK REQUIREMENTS & WORK CONDITIONS

• Position may work primarily at client site or project location with potential daily client and contractor interaction.
• Face to face and/or remote daily interpersonal interaction is usually required in order to perform the job.

Travel as needed and may range from 0-4 nights per week.