Capital Project Planning Analyst

JLL•Columbia, SC

1d•Remote

About The Position

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way . Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. What this job involves: As a Capital Planning Analyst at JLL, you will join our national Project and Development Services (PDS) Capital Planning platform where our PDS group delivers more than just a project by managing the design and construction of real estate projects from beginning to end, handling every detail on our clients' behalf to deliver the largest return on investment. This Business Analyst position is focused exclusively on the Capital Planning business and provides the opportunity to be involved at every stage including gathering client data requirements and collecting and collating identified data, supporting data management and accuracy as a Capital Planning project is developed, reviewing and analyzing client data for accuracy in support of client engagement goals, and developing and generating comprehensive reporting and analytics in support of client engagements as well as driving management intelligence. What your day-to-day will look like: Engage to understand client business requirements and data to advise users on the right analytics to communicate the intended message to the target audience Responsible for a range of analyst activities from simple and efficient data entry, management, and analysis to complex financial modeling exercises in Excel and Smartsheet Generate business intelligence reporting and analytics to support telling the story of the data Manage the identification, prioritization, and remediation of data quality issues Participate in the design and development of technical solutions to ensure that business requirements are satisfied Participate in and lead weekly client meetings as assigned in support of the Capital Planning process Create complex formulas and nested functions while developing dynamic dashboards and interactive reports using PivotTables and Pivot Charts Design and maintain complex financial models and forecasts while working with large datasets and optimizing spreadsheet performance

Requirements

Degree/diploma or relevant educational background in statistics/data analytics/computer science or general degree with data/analysis focus with 3 to 4 years of working experience in data and digital delivery-oriented roles
Demonstrated ability to create complex formulas and nested functions (e.g., INDEX/MATCH, VLOOKUP, SUMIFS)
Experience developing dynamic dashboards and interactive reports using PivotTables and Pivot Charts
Proven ability to design and maintain complex financial models and forecasts
Ability to work with large datasets and optimize spreadsheet performance
Excellence in relationship management with deep understanding of organizational structures including developing and maintaining strong, productive relationships with key stakeholders at all levels
Experience navigating complex corporate hierarchies and matrix structures effectively
Must be familiar with real estate department enterprise management business
Advanced use of Smartsheet
Understanding of data and systems engineering concepts to effectively integrate and analyze data to develop actionable business information deliverables
Able to think logically, organize workflows efficiently, and solve problems independently
Outstanding communication skills—oral and written
This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Specific real estate industry vertical experience or specialty
Experience in Tableau and Power BI
Experience with corporate real estate business and/or JLL PDS and construction project/program management
Understanding of Capital Planning processes and methodologies
Knowledge of real estate financial analysis and modeling
Experience with data quality management and remediation processes
Understanding of business intelligence reporting tools and analytics platforms
Experience leading client meetings and stakeholder presentations

Responsibilities

Engage to understand client business requirements and data to advise users on the right analytics to communicate the intended message to the target audience
Responsible for a range of analyst activities from simple and efficient data entry, management, and analysis to complex financial modeling exercises in Excel and Smartsheet
Generate business intelligence reporting and analytics to support telling the story of the data
Manage the identification, prioritization, and remediation of data quality issues
Participate in the design and development of technical solutions to ensure that business requirements are satisfied
Participate in and lead weekly client meetings as assigned in support of the Capital Planning process
Create complex formulas and nested functions while developing dynamic dashboards and interactive reports using PivotTables and Pivot Charts
Design and maintain complex financial models and forecasts while working with large datasets and optimizing spreadsheet performance