VP - Projects, Data Centers

JLL•Chicago, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This senior leadership role directs and manages complex project management services, leading a team of professionals to deliver superior client service across larger, more strategic projects. You'll serve as the lead relationship manager for strategic alliance clients, oversee multiple high-value projects from conception through construction completion, and contribute to business development while mentoring and developing project management talent.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to interact effectively with executive-level external and internal clients, architects, contractors, and other stakeholders
Highly organized with strong analytical skills and ability to regularly communicate analyzed data to clients and teams to achieve project goals
Demonstrated ability to manage several medium and large ground-up development projects, major re-development projects, and corporate interiors projects
Strong working knowledge of accounting and financial reporting, budgeting, scheduling, and processes as they relate to corporate real estate
Proficiency in the use and application of all PDS technology as required for assigned projects
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience effectively supervising, training, mentoring, and evaluating several project managers at various levels within the organization or team
High energy for the business, ability to energize others, and willingness to take risks and make tough decisions
Experience serving as lead relationship manager for strategic alliance clients or as a key resource to multiple client teams

Responsibilities

Oversee project implementation and execution through completion of construction, managing all phases from pre-construction (programming, design, entitlements, bidding, permitting) through ground-breaking and final delivery
Establish and manage comprehensive project budgets including hard and soft costs, maintain monthly forecasts and cash flow analysis, and prepare anticipated cost reports and other client-required documentation
Negotiate contracts with team members and vendors, and provide performance management of all contracted consultants, vendors, and external partners
Maintain extensive interface with architects, client staff, property managers, and vendors while managing client relationships and conflict resolution
Provide on-site supervision to ensure project performance criteria are met and identify areas of concern regarding potential liabilities and risks
Lead capital improvement and asset preservation programs with design and construction processes at multiple sites through local resources
Train and develop JLL project team members in firm procedures, methodology, and practices expected for successful project implementation
Contribute to business development by assisting in sourcing new opportunities and marketing available products and service offerings across business units
Manage and mentor a team of professionals (4 or more) involved with specific clients, functions, or projects while making independent judgments related to operating procedures