Senior Manager, Projects

JLL•Dallas, TX

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies 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. Position Responsibilities Directly responsible for overall project management delivery on account Support Client with Capital Plan development, Program Scope and assigning the proper resources Develop project budget including hard costs and soft costs and firm knowledge of construction cost/benefit analysis Be an active leader in cost saves/avoidance and have the ability to perform negotiations and value engineering Ability to mine, create, track, and monitor meaningful data Metrics, analysis and track KPIs Provide technical support; project budgeting and scheduling including Client’s goals and objectives, site improvements, entitlements and permits (expedition process with agencies and municipalities), consultant selection; design team management, schedule creation and management, contractor selection and management, financial management including cash flows, anticipated cost reports and monthly reports Assemble and manage required teams of consultants and contractors Maintain client relationships and manage conflict resolution Provide appropriate level of on-site supervision to ensure project performance criteria are met Develop relationships with consultants, contractors and vendors - evaluate their performance, and provide intelligent bid leveling Identify and address areas of concern regarding potential liabilities and risk, including understanding the concepts of risk and compliance related to construction, including managing and maintaining the JLL playbook and working with the client on risk management and mitigation Establish and refinement of best practices of standards of excellence Assist in training and developing JLL team members in the skills and understanding of firm and client procedures, methodology and practices expected for a successful project implementation Demonstrate proficiency in the use and application of all PDS technology as required for assigned projects Experience working with clients space programming and working towards the best possible schematic drawings Ensure accurate management of all accounts receivables to maintain a level not to exceed planned working capital charge as set by corporate finance Comply with all JLL policies and procedures, including but not limited to ethics and business practices and HR policies Task Responsibilities Oversight of Account Team – recruit and manage talent ensuring proper integration Maintain client relationships and communications Conduct periodic account and client calls Business Growth & Strategy Planning Gaining comprehensive understanding of client’s long-term business goals Share Best Practices across team/clients Attend industry events Maintaining a presence in industry organizations and other external outlets

Requirements

7-10 years of practical experience in project administration preferred
Experience leading and running numerous projects simultaneously
Ability to develop and cultivate business relationships with existing and prospective clients
A strong working knowledge of accounting and financial reporting, budgeting, scheduling and process as they relate to corporate real estate
Ability to lead individuals across a national platform to deliver superior results in client service
Experience working with Landlords, developers and institutional owners
Knowledge and ability reading and understanding design development and construction documents.
Ability to manage several medium and large ground-up development projects, major re-development projects, and corporate interiors projects
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, professional manner and computer literacy
Ability to read commercial leases and support the Acquisition Manager and Legal to review leases and make valuable comments regarding Work Letters and other Exhibits and details of the prospective lease
Flexibility with work hours and travel (US and/or Canada) as needed, with the ability to work in a hybrid model, where three days are in the downtown Los Angeles location (subject to change)
Highly organized with strong analytical skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and Project software
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Accounting, Business, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management strongly preferred.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Skill and interest in business development a strong plus

Responsibilities

Directly responsible for overall project management delivery on account
Support Client with Capital Plan development, Program Scope and assigning the proper resources
Develop project budget including hard costs and soft costs and firm knowledge of construction cost/benefit analysis
Be an active leader in cost saves/avoidance and have the ability to perform negotiations and value engineering
Ability to mine, create, track, and monitor meaningful data Metrics, analysis and track KPIs
Provide technical support; project budgeting and scheduling including Client’s goals and objectives, site improvements, entitlements and permits (expedition process with agencies and municipalities), consultant selection; design team management, schedule creation and management, contractor selection and management, financial management including cash flows, anticipated cost reports and monthly reports
Assemble and manage required teams of consultants and contractors
Maintain client relationships and manage conflict resolution
Provide appropriate level of on-site supervision to ensure project performance criteria are met
Develop relationships with consultants, contractors and vendors - evaluate their performance, and provide intelligent bid leveling
Identify and address areas of concern regarding potential liabilities and risk, including understanding the concepts of risk and compliance related to construction, including managing and maintaining the JLL playbook and working with the client on risk management and mitigation
Establish and refinement of best practices of standards of excellence
Assist in training and developing JLL team members in the skills and understanding of firm and client procedures, methodology and practices expected for a successful project implementation
Demonstrate proficiency in the use and application of all PDS technology as required for assigned projects
Experience working with clients space programming and working towards the best possible schematic drawings
Ensure accurate management of all accounts receivables to maintain a level not to exceed planned working capital charge as set by corporate finance
Comply with all JLL policies and procedures, including but not limited to ethics and business practices and HR policies
Oversight of Account Team – recruit and manage talent ensuring proper integration
Maintain client relationships and communications
Conduct periodic account and client calls
Business Growth & Strategy Planning
Gaining comprehensive understanding of client’s long-term business goals
Share Best Practices across team/clients
Attend industry events
Maintaining a presence in industry organizations and other external outlets