VP, Projects

JLL•Poughkeepsie, NY

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. VP, Projects Directs, manages and executes senior level project management services on assigned projects utilizing and managing a team of professionals to provide superior client service. Projects are larger, more complex and vary in scope. Assumes a lead role in the development and execution of strategy for a team. Contributes to the development of the business. Demonstrates high energy for the business, ability to energize others, and the willingness to take risks and make tough decisions. Oversee project implementation and execution through completion of construction. Financial management of entire project: establish & manage project budgets (including hard and soft costs), maintain monthly forecasts and cash flow analysis, prepare anticipated cost reports and any other reports as required by the client. Provide construction cost/benefit analysis as required. § Projects may also be ground-up. Responsibilities may include, but is not limited to: pre-construction duties (e.g. programming, design, entitlements, bidding, permitting, consultant selection, design team selection, schedule creation, contractor selection, and vendor selection), ground-breaking, and all management of all of the aforementioned. May oversee several projects within an assigned area. Oversee capital improvement/asset preservation programs with design and construction processes at multiple sites through local resources. Negotiate contracts with each selected team member/vendor. Extensive interface with architects, client staff, property managers and vendors. Maintain client relationships and manage conflict resolution. Provide appropriate level of on-site supervision to ensure project performance criteria are being met Performance management of all contracted vendors, consultants, etc. Identify and address areas of concern regarding potential liabilities and risk (fee, our reputation, errors and omissions, etc.) to Manager. Demonstrate proficiency in the use and application of all PDS technology as required for assigned projects Makes independent judgments related to operating procedures impacting assigned projects. Trains and develops JLL project team members in the skills and understanding of firm procedures, methodology and practices expected for a successful project implementation. Insures that Manager and/or Regional Manager is fully and accurately informed of all project, internal and client issues affecting the perception of the local, national and global reputation of the firm. Assists in sourcing new business for other business units within the firm. § Able to market all available products and service offerings. Lead relationship manager for a single strategic alliance client, or serves as a key resource to multiple client teams. May be responsible for attracting, retaining, developing and managing a team of people (e.g. 4 or more) who are involved with a specific set of clients, functions, business unit or projects.

Requirements

Ability to regularly communicate analyzed data to client and team to achieve project goals
Highly organized with strong analytical skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with executive level external and internal clients as well as external team members (architects, contractors, client’s representatives, etc.).
Ability to manage several medium and large ground-up development projects, major re-development projects and corporate interiors projects.
Previous experience effectively supervising, training, mentoring and evaluating several project managers at various levels within the organization or team.
A strong working knowledge of accounting and financial reporting, budgeting, scheduling and process as they relate to corporate real estate
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Directs, manages and executes senior level project management services on assigned projects utilizing and managing a team of professionals to provide superior client service.
Oversee project implementation and execution through completion of construction.
Financial management of entire project: establish & manage project budgets (including hard and soft costs), maintain monthly forecasts and cash flow analysis, prepare anticipated cost reports and any other reports as required by the client.
Provide construction cost/benefit analysis as required.
Oversee capital improvement/asset preservation programs with design and construction processes at multiple sites through local resources.
Negotiate contracts with each selected team member/vendor.
Extensive interface with architects, client staff, property managers and vendors.
Maintain client relationships and manage conflict resolution.
Provide appropriate level of on-site supervision to ensure project performance criteria are being met
Performance management of all contracted vendors, consultants, etc.
Identify and address areas of concern regarding potential liabilities and risk (fee, our reputation, errors and omissions, etc.) to Manager.
Demonstrate proficiency in the use and application of all PDS technology as required for assigned projects
Makes independent judgments related to operating procedures impacting assigned projects.
Trains and develops JLL project team members in the skills and understanding of firm procedures, methodology and practices expected for a successful project implementation.
Insures that Manager and/or Regional Manager is fully and accurately informed of all project, internal and client issues affecting the perception of the local, national and global reputation of the firm.
Assists in sourcing new business for other business units within the firm.
Able to market all available products and service offerings.
Lead relationship manager for a single strategic alliance client, or serves as a key resource to multiple client teams.
May be responsible for attracting, retaining, developing and managing a team of people (e.g. 4 or more) who are involved with a specific set of clients, functions, business unit or projects.