Senior Project Manager

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Directs senior level project management services on assigned JLL client projects / regions / practices, providing superior client service.

Areas of Responsibilities :

Team Management & Master Project List Management- 40% or greater

Key Elements and Essential Tasks :

• Execute, drive and manage team of project managers and their respective projects towards completion.
• Act as the primary senior level contact with the client throughout the duration of the project.
• Guide the client and team through the design implementation process including conceptual, schematic, design development and construction documentation and signoff.
• Develop and maintain Master Project Schedules and manage the successful execution of projects so that completion falls within intended scope and schedule.
• Manage projects performances against schedules, milestones and critical path items on multiple projects.
• Manage vendor and project team performance to ensure compliance with contractual requirements, all regulating entities and client expectations.
• Delegate client project needs to fellow team members for management.

Project Management - 40% or greater

Key Elements and Essential Tasks :

• Develop and execute project specific and client driven goals, schedules, budgets, strategy and detailed assumptions with methodology for accomplishing and / or managing goals and objectives.
• Establish and maintain project goals and success criteria that meet both JLL and Client needs.
• Build and maintain rapport with client representatives and ensure that the scopes of project and outside business forces affecting the project is fully understood and that specific deliverables are fully understood with performance standards and other relevant criteria.
• Coordinate any necessary due diligence efforts on behalf of the internal team, project partners, clients and / or end users, maintaining and delivering all appropriate documentation.
• Develop a detailed project budget based on historical and market data and clearly defined set of budget assumptions.
• Prepare various RFP’s needed for vendor and contractor services as well as manage the contractor, vendor selection process.
• Develop procedures for distribution, receipt, opening, levelling and award of projects and services.
• Facilitate initiation of all critical project meetings and coordination exercises with internal staff, key stakeholders and external users to ensure responsibilities are efficiently, accurately and effectively communicated and understood by all concerned.

Growth of the Company - 5%

Key Elements and Essential Tasks :

Identify, manage, and mitigate areas of concern regarding potential liabilities and risk (fee, our reputation, errors, and omissions, etc.

to Management Committee and Region Manager.

• Contribute where needed and / or requested by JLL Management Committee, Region Manager or Market Lead in the refinement of best practices of standards of excellence for the business unit and JLL overall.
• Assist in training and developing Jones Lang LaSalle team members in the skills and understanding of firm procedures, methodology and practices expected for a successful project implementation.
• Ensure that Team Lead is fully and accurately informed of all project, internal and client issues affecting the perception of the local, national, and global reputation of the firm.
• 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.

Business Development 5%

Key Elements and Essential Tasks :

Directly responsible for enhancing team revenues through the maintenance and expansion of existing client relationships and by developing new relationships.

Functions as a subject matter expert for a specific product or service. Able to communicate all available products and service offerings of the Firm.

Contributes to the development of new product and service delivery ideas for the business unit.

Accounts Receivable Less than 5%

Key Elements and Essential Tasks :

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.

Miscellaneous Less than 5%

Key Elements and Essential Tasks :

Any and all other duties and tasks assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

• Education / training : Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management is preferred
• 5 10 years as PM or similar role.
• Ability to regularly communicate analyzed data to client and team to achieve project goals
• Strong working knowledge of architectural drawings and furniture and space planning concepts.
• Highly organized with strong analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with executive level external and internal clients as well as external team members (architects, contractors, client’s representatives, etc.).
• Ability to manage all aspects of construction projects effectively and efficiently including, but not limited to budgeting, scheduling, submittals, change orders.
• Fully competent at managing all types / sizes of projects.
• Extensive knowledge of MS Office applications and MS Project.

Other abilities :

Demonstrates skills that enable the individual to successfully execute more complex transactions. May be recognized leader within Firm for his / her area of specialization (i.

e. sustainability). Assumes lead role on complex client assignments.

Certifications / licenses :

LEED, AIA, PE, PMP preferred

Physical work requirements and work conditions :

• Position will 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.

Location : On-site Rockford, IL

On-site Rockford, IL

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 may 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

Flexible and Remote Work Arrangements may be available

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