Position Summary:
•Provide superior client service
•Provide superior employee management
•Contribute to the growth of the company
•Enhance own professional and personal skills
•Meet assigned financial targetsEssential Functions:
•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
•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, account finance team and/or 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 (not applicable to Accounts).
•Comply with all Jones Lang LaSalle policies and procedures, including but not limited to ethics and business practice.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)
•Ability to prepare and track budgets
•Understanding of technical requirements for a business relocation
•Familiarity with architectural drawings and furniture and space planning concepts a plus
•Flexibility with work hours and travel as needed
•2-3 years of practical experience in a project administration / accounting position required
•Experience in construction management or real estate preferred
•Highly organized with strong analytical skills
•Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with executive level external and internal clients
•Organizational skills with the ability to identify and manage priorities
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•Detail oriented
•Ability to multi-task and work both in a team and independently
•Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Supervisory Responsibilities:
•n/a
•Reports to: Senior Project Manager/Account Lead or Team Lead/Vice President
Minimum Required Education:
•Associate or Bachelor Degree from an accredited institution in Accounting, Business, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management strongly preferred.
