Project Manager (Contract) – JLL (Tampa/South Florida)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work as part of the Project Team, assisting with the development of scope and schedule for project work.
• Provide superior client service.
• Provide superior employee management.
• Contribute to the growth of the company.
• Enhance own professional and personal skills.
• Meet assigned financial targets.
• Works as part of the Project Team, assisting with the development of scope and schedule for project work.
• Provide superior client service.
• Provide superior employee management.
• Contribute to the growth of the company.
• Enhance own professional and personal skills.
• Meet assigned financial targets.

• Support project executives on large complex projects and assignments.
• Proactively manage project-related issues on account or assignment.
• Develop scope and schedule for assigned projects.
• Conduct and document all weekly meetings.
• Coordinate and track all Vendor RFP’s. Maintain accurate and consistent electronic files and documentation.
• Coordinate activities of sub-contractors and relocation of technical functions.
• Interact and negotiate with contractors and subcontractors 8. Validate and negotiate contractor change orders and make recommendations to the client.
• Visit project site at appropriate intervals and confirm progress is consistent with the project schedule and work is in general conformance with contract documents.
• Prepare/update project status reports, process purchase orders and invoices, update tracking reports and maintain files for due diligence and financials.
• Demonstrate a proactive focus on meeting client and project requirements in a timely and cost effective manner.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use and application of all PDS technology as required for assigned projects.
• Ensure accurate management of all accounts receivables to maintain a level not to exceed planned working capital charge as set by corporate finance and the Regional Operations Manager.
• 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. Comply with all Jones Lang LaSalle policies and procedures, including but not limited to ethics and business practice.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor Degree from an accredited institution in Accounting, Business, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management, strongly preferred
• 3 to 5 years of practical experience in retail oriented project management, preferred
• Previous experience effectively supervising, training, mentoring, and evaluating several project managers at various levels within the organization/team
• Prior experience with site due diligence and entitlements, beneficial but not a must.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to manage multiple projects at a time.
• Ability to regularly communicate analyzed data to client and team to achieve project goals
• Strong working knowledge of architectural drawings, furniture, fixtures, equipment and store planning concepts
• Flexibility with work hours and travel as needed
• Highly organized with strong analytical skills
• Ability to support or lead Business Development initiatives as assigned or requested.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with executive level external and internal clients
• Ability to successfully communicate with architects, contractors, client’s representatives, and team members.
• Ability to manage all aspects of construction projects effectively and efficiently including, but not limited to Budgeting, Scheduling, Submittals and Change orders
• Demonstrated high level of performance in project budgeting, contract negotiations
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and Project software

JLL is focused on winning in the marketplace and being the industry leader, executing better than anyone else and innovating to create great products and services. We operate in an atmosphere of excellence, integrity, respect and trust. We bring a sense of teamwork, inclusion and diversity in everything we pursue. Our clients see the results as we address their needs, solve their problems and bring new ideas.

As a distinguished market leader, we offer challenging career opportunities in an exciting environment. Our future success as a firm depends on our ability to attract, develop and retain the very best people in the business.

Our values define who we are, underscore our commitment to clients and provide direction for everything we do.

Our unique culture has been recognized by industry experts and our peers. We are:
• A “best company to work for’ in multiple locations around the globe, including Chicago, San Francisco, London, Ireland, Shanghai and Hong Kong
• World’s Most Ethical Companies from Ethisphere Institute for seven consecutive years
• America’s 100 Most Trustworthy Companies from Forbes Magazine
• #1 Top Corporate Real Estate Firm 2013 from Watkins Research Group, Inc. for six consecutive years

This partial list of awards demonstrates our record of achievement and our commitment to fostering an award-winning culture. For further information, visit www.jll.com.

Information Security Statement

Employees are expected, at all times, to perform their responsibilities in accordance with the JLL Code of Business Ethics and the firm’s corporate policies. Employees granted access to the firm’s information technology are expected to follow the firm’s guidance designed to promote best practices for information security, data privacy and the appropriate use of technology systems.