Associate Project Manager
JLL - Chicago, IL
Position Summary:
SUMMARY
The selected Associate Project Manager candidate is expected to manage multiple projects in various phases of development in order to meet or exceed established goals including speed, quality and budget. The candidate’s primary focus is on the specific needs of the project, client, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders. This position also ensures that project financials are monitored and reported.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Professional planning and hands on management/oversight for multiple base building security, tenant improvement, decommission, Associate moves and ADA projects types.
- 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.
- Proactively identify, report, and mitigate all project risk issues
- Lead project teams consisting of architects, 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 project activity updates for Schedule, Budget and current work activity to Client’s Project Management web based tools.
- 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, Furniture, Security, 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
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design, Business, or equivalent.
- Two or more years project management experience with demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects, numerous deadlines, and conflicting priorities.
- Property Management experience in Financial Services Retail and Administrative Office is required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Strong basis of knowledge in project scope development, budgeting, scheduling, risk management and contract negotiations.
- Preferred candidates will have real estate experience, preferably on site at a property management assignment and enjoy dealing with people. Candidates must have a strong interest in commercial real estate and/or property management.
- Ability to understand architectural drawings and furniture and space planning concepts is required.
- Excellent communication skills required including verbal and written.
- Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project and Outlook), scheduling software, and web based applications.
TRAVEL
- May require overnight travel
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
- The employee frequently is required to sit.
- The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
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Total Rewards reflects JLL’s investment in employees’ needs and preferences in Career, Recognition, Well-being, Benefits and Pay. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. To be considered, please visit our Web site at www.us.am.joneslanglasalle.com/UnitedStates/EN-US/Pages/Careers.aspx to apply online. All resumes MUST BE submitted via our web site. Please reference Job 50752BR
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Posted: 30+ days ago
