Project Manager - Retail Construction (Contract/Virtual)

JLL - Chicago, IL

Position Summary:

Project Manager – Virtual/ Contract Opportunity (Retail Construction)
 
We are seeking a team of energetic self-motivated Project Managers and Senior Project Managers to join a progressive leading drug store retail project team. The project managers will manage construction projects remotely throughout specified geographic regions. This position is virtual, and estimated to be 4-5 months in duration. 
 
The PM will be responsible for providing reliable, timely, and professional construction administration services including cost and schedule management and providing support to multiple stake holders and various vendor teams.

Additional responsibilities could involve working with management teams, providing consulting support and technical expertise throughout the planning and conceptual design phases of a project.

The successful candidate will have an understanding of construction, open store remodels in the retail market and, will require judgment to plan, prioritize, and organize a diverse workload in a fast pace environment.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Manage multiple projects at various construction stages and assist with multiple assignments
• Review scope and schedule for assigned projects.
• Coordinate and track all Vendor deliveries to site.
• Conduct and document all weekly meetings including pre-bid/pre-construction meetings and weekly OAC calls
• Manage all negotiations with the GC and consultants.
• Coordinate activities of sub-contractors
• Prepare/update project status reports, update tracking reports and maintain files for due diligence and financials.
• Measure project performance and schedule against base plan for potential cost escalations.
• Timely close-out process including punch-list completion, warranty documentation and fulfillment, as-built drawings and schedule.
• Maintain accurate and consistent electronic files and documentation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education in Business Administration, Architecture, Engineering, or Project Management. Must have a minimum of 3-5 years + of relevant work experience in construction and project management with knowledge of construction disciplines (civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical). 

• Ability to review and interpret plans and specifications from schematic design/design phase through construction drawings.
• Retail experience is preferred but not required.
• Flexibility with work hours and travel as needed.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and manage priorities.
• Ability to multi-task and work both in a team and independently.
• Ability to understand all aspects of construction projects effectively and efficiently including, but not limited to budgeting, scheduling, construction and close-out.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to successfully communicate with architects, contractors, client’s representatives, and team members
• Comply with all JLL policies and procedures, including but not limited to ethics and business practice.
• Assist the Local PDS team in meeting Adjusted Gross Margin (“AGM”) targets on a Regional and National level as determined on a yearly basis by the Management Executive Committee
• Any other reasonable duties and responsibilities that may be assigned

Start a lasting career with JLL today!
To be considered, please visit our Web site atwww.us.am.joneslanglasalle.com/UnitedStates/EN-US/Pages/Careers.aspx  to apply online.   All resumes MUST BE submitted via our web site. 

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Posted: 30+ days ago

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