Project Manager

JLL•Armonk, NY

48d•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. CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER – NATIONAL CLIENT OVERVIEW We are seeking an energetic, self-motivated Construction Project Manager to join a national account to manage administrative and construction projects in an assigned region. This is an on-site position at multiple client locations located in the Mid-Hudson Valley of New York (Armonk, Yorktown, Poughkeepsie). The selected candidate will be expected to lead a cross function team of design professionals, general contractors and specialty contractors, managing multiple projects at one time in various phases of development, to meet or exceed established goals including speed to market, project and data quality & budget. Your primary focus will be on the specific needs of the project, client, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders. However, you will also be required to support client initiatives and team objectives to ensure continuous process improvement and personal career development. Creating strategic and collaborative solutions This will be an individual who sees the big picture, acts decisively and focuses on creating an energized and collaborative environment. As a Project Manager, you will contribute to the establishment and refinement of work quality, cultural initiatives and best practices to drive results as a team. You will also contribute to developing successful, diverse teams through inclusive and thoughtful means of communication. Success will be measured by your ability to develop winning strategies for project execution. Embracing the human side of business You are people focused, seeking out and understanding the needs, perspectives and motivations of clients and team members alike. Your ability to manage client and vendor relationships will allow for seamless conflict resolution, account maintenance, and overall development of client relationships.

Requirements

Minimum of 3-5 years of project management experience in all aspects of design and construction.
Industrial / commercial construction project management experience required.
Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or related field is preferred, or the equivalent industry experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are vital. You must establish and grow relationships with all levels of the organization & external clients.
You will need to make technology work to your advantage. You must demonstrate proficiency in the use and application of project management technology tools and continually seek opportunities to develop your skillset.
You’ll have a proven track record of results as we will expect you to act decisively, think big, and manage your time to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Highly organized with strong analytical skills.
Emphasis placed on being efficient and focused on tasks that move projects forward.
Ability to work both in a team environment and independently.
Detail oriented approach to job responsibilities.
Ensure a One Team mentality by developing and maintaining relationships with client, facilities team, and key stakeholders.
Demonstrate the ability to create a solutions-oriented environment focused on delivering value to the client.
Operates independently on activities relevant to project. Defers policy issues and employment related issues to higher management.
Most importantly, you’ll want to contribute to a diverse, supportive, and talented team.

Responsibilities

Oversee the entire project flow from implementation to close out & handover.
Prepare RFPs needed for vendor and contractor services as well as manage the contractor, vendor selection process (negotiates contracts with each vendor; interfaces with architects, client staff, property managers and vendors).
Collaborate across all platforms including transaction managers, facilities managers, building engineers, occupancy planners, low voltage managers, and move managers, among others.
Organize and chair appropriate project related meetings, either in person or virtually.
Send out meeting minutes and follow up points to all parties.
Coordinate development activities associated with project assignments.
Travel to job sites as needed to ensure project performance criteria are being met (up to 80%).
Apply technology to drive change and provide data accuracy for reporting.
Provide status updates and other regular reporting as required by the client.
Kick-off construction projects, identify stake holders, and support the client during scope and program development. Provide pricing scenarios as needed to narrow the project’s scope.
Develop a Risk Register to identify and mitigate any and all risks to the success of the project.
Use best practices to eliminate ‘scope creep’.
Manage change order requests against scope and field conditions.
Develop any punch list activities for assigned scope or develop list of Day 2 items.
Develop and maintain Master Project Schedules and manage the successful execution of projects so that completion falls within intended timeframes.
Set project milestones and develop a Critical Path schedule for entire team to work to.
Manage punch list and closeout activities, as well as facilitating the project handover to the Facilities team.
Develops or assists in developing project budget including hard and soft costs. Monitor construction budgets and create cost saving opportunities for the client.
Track and report all project financials. Serve as liaison between the client, finance team and vendors.
Financial management including cash flows, anticipated cost reports and monthly reports.
Manage invoices against scope and work performed. Close out all financials at end of project and collect required lien waivers on behalf of the client.
Champion safety by ensuring JLL guidelines are followed.
Ensure project delivery complies with Heath, Safety and Environmental requirements.