Senior Furniture Project Manager

JLL•Mountain View, CA

8d•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 Sr. Furniture Project Manager (FPM) Providing expertise in operational planning, furniture projects, workplace design and daily furniture requests within the Client's real estate portfolio. The SFPM will focus on overseeing all projects within their assigned region/zone as it relates to furniture activity. They will manage a team of FPM’s and be held accountable for all aspects of that team’s activity. They will ensure the FPM has set up project files, folders, and templates at the start of each project, providing best practices; Manage the tracker throughout each project and help oversee the partnership between our 3rd party furniture dealer/vendor and JLL’s Interior Design Team and Relocation Project Managers. They will lead project specific reporting to the client all while maintaining records in a manner that protects the client and JLL confidentiality. Additionally, they will manage the tracking of project hours, spend and vendor activities relative to assignment and complete JLL internal and client project close-out. They will lead all complex furniture projects and re-configurations and oversee all smaller project activity within their dedicated region/zone. They will be the point of contact and subject matter expert for furniture activity within their region/zone. They will be accountable for the schedule and budget for all furniture activity within their region/zone. They will lead all lessons learned and continuous improvements for their region/zone.

Requirements

People or vendor management ability
Experience managing Project Managers
Experience with multiple manufacturers’ furniture systems
Experience managing electrical and data activity as it relates to furniture or commercial spaces
Experience managing a project schedule and project budget
Provides constructive criticism with actionable directives
Strong written and verbal communication
Effective meeting management
Advanced knowledge of furniture planning and delivery services
Advanced knowledge of Project Management
Advanced knowledge of furniture systems, furniture installations and furniture reconfigurations
Advanced ability to coordinate colleagues, vendors, partners in a fast paced environment
Ability to manage multiple activities successfully with minimal guidance
Project oversight for large and complex furniture projects
Oversight of all furniture project activity within a designated zone/region
Experience in a CMMS technology with a move management module and/or client facilities management system
Proficient in Autocad
Knowledge of construction or commercial real estate industry
Enhanced ability to utilize the Google Suite of tech (sheets, slides, etc)
Familiarity with architectural drawings and furniture and space planning concepts
5 - 7 years of facility, project, large furniture activity or construction related experience in a Corporate Real Estate environment
Background in project management, construction management, architecture or project strategy planning is desirable
Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with executive level external and internal clients
Highly organized with strong analytical skills
Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment and work both in a team and independently
This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Background in the furniture industry is highly desirable

Responsibilities

Plan and successfully manage large and complex furniture projects and any activity related to executive suites or sensitive clients
Oversee a team who will manage small to medium sized furniture projects and furniture related activity
Manage the majority of a complex project by self and/or supervise additional staff for execution.
Develop and implement furniture project plan, schedule, and budget through collaboration with the facility, project and vendor managers and adhere to it
Prepare/update reporting, dashboards, metrics and maintain files for due diligence and financials.
Serve as furniture single point of contact for your region/zone
Lead furniture zone meetings each week
Work independently; anticipate upcoming required project tasks and initiate activities for self and others
Participate in presentation interviews, convey key points, and answer potential client questions with a firm understanding of the project
Collaborates with Space Management, Project Management, Facility Management and other vendor team members on all efforts
Interfaces with designers and Client to develop options, finalize project concepts and prepare final documents for client approval
Engage SPW, Facilities, Strategic Planning team, RPM team and JLL PjM as needed for scope and cost related to projects.