Projects Team Lead

JLL•Riverwoods, IL

2d•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. What this job involves The Project Team Lead directs project management services on assigned JLL client projects, regions, and practices while providing superior client service. This role oversees project implementation and execution through construction completion, managing projects up to 25,000 RSF with potential responsibility for projects up to 75,000 RSF. The position includes managing small ground-up projects encompassing programming, design, entitlements, bidding, permitting, and construction management, as well as overseeing capital improvement and asset preservation programs at multiple sites. The successful candidate will develop project budgets including hard and soft costs, manage consultant and contractor teams, maintain client relationships, and provide on-site supervision to ensure project performance criteria are met. This role also involves business development activities, training JLL team members, and identifying areas of concern regarding potential liabilities and risk.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
2-5 years of experience as Associate Project Manager (APM) or similar role
Firm knowledge of construction, architecture, or commercial real estate industry
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with executive level internal and external clients
Organizational and detail-oriented mindset with the ability to prioritize and manage differing needs of the business
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
Ability to multi-task working within a team structure and independently while assuming complete responsibility for assignments of moderate complexity

Nice To Haves

Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification
AIA (American Institute of Architects) professional membership or credentials
PE (Professional Engineer) license
PMP (Project Management Professional) certification
Experience managing capital improvement and asset preservation programs across multiple sites
Background in business development including client presentations and proposal development

Responsibilities

Overseeing project implementation and execution through construction completion, managing projects proficiently up to 25,000 RSF with potential responsibility for projects up to 75,000 RSF including ground-up construction
Developing or assisting in developing project budgets including hard and soft costs, managing project budgets, maintaining monthly forecasts, and conducting cash flow analysis for assigned properties
Managing project scheduling and decisions based on owners' objectives including site improvements, entitlements, permits, consultant selection, design team management, contractor selection and management, and financial management
Assembling and managing required teams of consultants and contractors, negotiating contracts, and interfacing with architects, client staff, property managers, and vendors to ensure project success
Providing appropriate on-site supervision to ensure project performance criteria are met while maintaining client relationships and managing conflict resolution effectively
Overseeing capital improvement and asset preservation programs with design and construction processes at multiple sites through local resources with minimal oversight
Participating in business development activities including sourcing, pitching, and securing new business and projects within local markets, attending client meetings, and assisting with marketing materials development