Project Manager, Corporate Interiors

JLL•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Project Manager supporting the Regional Projects Team, you will lead the delivery of complex commercial corporate interior construction projects for a financial services client. This role is responsible for managing projects from inception through closeout while ensuring alignment with client goals, project schedules, budgets, and quality standards. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to drive successful project outcomes in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in project management in the real estate, architecture or construction industry.
Proficiency in project management software, including Microsoft Projects and Bluebeam.
Strong knowledge of project management principles and best practices.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Proven ability to lead and motivate project teams, ensuring high levels of engagement and performance.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to travel for project-related meetings and site visits, as needed.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification in project management (PMP)
Experience working in a global and matrixed organization.
Knowledge of industry-specific building codes, regulations, and sustainability standards.
Familiarity with digital tools and technologies in project management.
Advanced problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and learning.

Responsibilities

Successfully managing and leading high-visibility projects from inception to completion, ensuring the highest quality delivery within agreed timelines and budgets.
Building strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and team members, ensuring effective communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.
Leading and motivating project teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and empowering individuals to achieve their best performance.
Developing comprehensive project plans & schedules, tracking progress, and proactively identifying and mitigating risks and issues.
Developing project budgets, tracking project finances, ensuring adherence to budgetary constraints, and providing accurate cost forecasts.
Implementing robust quality control measures to ensure project deliverables meet the highest standards and client expectations.
Identifying opportunities for process enhancements, implementing innovative project management practices, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders
Insure leadership is fully and accurately informed of all project issues.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with all stakeholders and vendors.
Monitor and manage vendor and project team performance to ensure compliance with contractual requirements, regulatory entities, and client expectations.
Act as the primary contact with the client throughout the duration of the project; programming through construction close out.
Collaborate with various stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, and deliverables, ensuring they are aligned with clients' goals and expectations.
Develop Master Project schedules and manage project performance against schedules, scheduled milestones and critical path items on multiple projects.
Develop a detailed project budget based on historical and market data and clearly defined set of budget assumptions.
Guide the client and team through the design implementation process including conceptual, schematic, design development, construction documentation and signoff.
Facilitate initiation of all critical project meetings and coordination exercises with internal staff, key stakeholders and external users to ensure responsibilities are efficiently, accurately and effectively communicated and understood by all concerned.
Coordinate any necessary due diligence efforts on behalf of the internal team, project partners, clients and/or end users, maintaining and delivering all appropriate documentation.
Prepare RFP’s needed for design and contractor services as well as manage the overall vendor selection process.
Develop and implement project management strategies and methodologies, leveraging more innovative ways of working to enhance efficiency and productivity while delivering a successful project.