Project Manager, Architecture

JLL•Cincinnati, OH

2d•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 Project Manager, Architecture at JLL Design, you will have an exciting opportunity to join our Architecture team and contribute to the growth of our business through detail-oriented, process-mindful, and best-in-class project delivery for our clients. The Project Manager, Architecture implements the successful management of the design solution across multiple projects, serving as the technical lead and account and team lead while ensuring quality assurance and control during all phases of the design process. We are looking for specific experience and technical skillset to support the day-to-day production of the architecture construction documents for both ground up and tenant improvement with a focus on retail and/or restaurant project types while serving as a lead directing the work of Job Captains on client projects to ensure accuracy and timeliness of deliverables. What your day-to-day will look like: Own key client relationships to ensure client satisfaction and build trust striving for long-term relationships Manage a team to execute client project needs providing hands-on support when needed Develop and execute workflow logistics while ensuring project deadlines are met Partner and coordinate with internal teams to ensure overall projects are complete, integrated, and satisfy all requirements of contracts Provide technical assistance as required while initiating and coordinating measures to resolve technical and engineering problems Maintain overall accountability for client approvals and exceed client expectations Recognize potential problems and recommend solutions while ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements Maintain required documentation of all projects and drawings generated while ensuring proper backup procedures are carried out to reduce lost data Monitor quality, accuracy, and consistency of documents, details, and graphics while assisting in the development of standards that ensure document quality and accuracy Ensure client's brand is translated into our set and design intent is carried through Construction Documents

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Architecture
8+ years of Architectural experience
Licensed Architect or working toward licensure
Previous People Management experience
Previous experience developing construction documents for retail environments
Proficiency in the application of architectural design standards, practices, techniques, and concepts
Proficiency in Revit as primary software (Required), AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite
Solid time management skills with strong organization skills
Excellent communication skills
Demonstrated ability to maintain required performance level in fast-paced environment with changing priorities and deadlines
Must have exceptional standards for quality and strong attention to detail
Must be able to work autonomously as well as within a team
Retail experience required

Nice To Haves

Site survey experience
Restaurant project type experience in addition to retail
Advanced Revit expertise and template development capabilities
Experience with ground-up construction projects
Understanding of tenant improvement processes and coordination
Knowledge of retail brand standards and implementation
Experience with quality assurance and control processes in architectural documentation
Leadership experience in mentoring and developing Job Captains and junior staff
Understanding of construction administration and field coordination

Responsibilities

Own key client relationships to ensure client satisfaction and build trust striving for long-term relationships
Manage a team to execute client project needs providing hands-on support when needed
Develop and execute workflow logistics while ensuring project deadlines are met
Partner and coordinate with internal teams to ensure overall projects are complete, integrated, and satisfy all requirements of contracts
Provide technical assistance as required while initiating and coordinating measures to resolve technical and engineering problems
Maintain overall accountability for client approvals and exceed client expectations
Recognize potential problems and recommend solutions while ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements
Maintain required documentation of all projects and drawings generated while ensuring proper backup procedures are carried out to reduce lost data
Monitor quality, accuracy, and consistency of documents, details, and graphics while assisting in the development of standards that ensure document quality and accuracy
Ensure client's brand is translated into our set and design intent is carried through Construction Documents