Operations Manager

JLL•McLean, CO

7d•Onsite

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. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Operations Manager to manage operational activities for JLL's Mid-Atlantic Project and Development Services (PDS) team. This role involves managing day-to-day operations, delivering strategic initiatives, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the operations department. The Operations Manager will also collaborate with cross-functional teams, leverage business intelligence tools, ensure compliance with regulations, and identify opportunities for technology integration to enhance operational efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
5+ years of relevant experience
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with executive level internal and external clients, in-person and remotely
Keen sense of quality and details with the ability to prioritize and manage differing needs of the business
Knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft windows, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook)
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and use good judgment in making independent decisions with a high degree of quality, tact, and diplomacy.
Strong business acumen to understand/provide context for decisions; able to influence and challenge decisions as appropriate
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

1 or more years of people management experience desirable
Adobe Suite, Smartsheet, SharePoint and InDesign desirable.
Previous real estate support roles
Knowledge of design, construction, or commercial real estate industry
Excellent project and process management ability (solution oriented, organized, resourceful)

Responsibilities

Support the market operations by assisting with administrative tasks and operational responsibilities.
Collaborate closely with the regional operations lead to ensure smooth and efficient processes within the market.
Implement operational strategies and initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction within the market.
Assist in the optimization of operational activities to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Contribute to the local development of materials to supplement the development of project management team members within the market.
Assist in identifying training needs and facilitate training sessions for the local markets teams.
Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to ensure the operational team is equipped with the latest knowledge and skills.
Support a culture of continuous learning, performance feedback, and career development within the local teams.
Utilize business intelligence tools and analytics to support data-informed decision-making within operations at the market level.
Assist in reporting and measuring key performance metrics to monitor and track operational performance locally.
Conduct analysis of operational data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement within the market.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams within the market to translate data insights into actionable strategies and process improvements.
Ensure compliance with relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations at the market level.
Assist in promoting awareness of incident reporting policies and investigations in collaboration with the Regional Operations Lead.
Support the local teams in understanding and implementing risk management processes to minimize project risks.
Assist in reporting and updating the status of risk reviews as required at the market level.
Collaborate with the Regional Operations Lead and PM teams to evaluate and provide feedback in gaps of newly integrated technology.
Support the adoption of technology tools and systems within the local teams, ensuring proper training and ongoing support.
Stay informed about emerging technologies and industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation and automation within market operations.