Project Manager - Corporate Interiors

Project Manager - Corporate Interiors

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As a Project Manager at JLL, you will hold a critical position within our Northeast Team and will be directly responsible for leading and delivering challenging projects for a financial services client. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the entire lifecycle of projects (4 to 8 projects at one time), from the initial planning and due diligence phases through design and construction. You will utilize your expertise and skills to oversee projects and ensure the successful delivery of Corporate Interior projects ranging in size from $1M to $50M+. Your strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in project management will be instrumental in driving project success.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Manage and oversee all aspects of projects, including programming, design, schedule, entitlements, bidding, permitting, execution and close out.

• Efficient at reading construction plans, finding potential areas of concern or hidden costs prior to GC contract execution in some cases.

• Prepare weekly detailed review of project updates, identifying and communicating risks early, while providing solutions to meet client driven schedule and budget.

• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.

RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT | CLIENT SERVICE

• Maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders

• Insure leadership is fully and accurately informed of all project issues.

• Build and maintain positive working relationships with all stakeholders and vendors.

• Monitor and manage vendor and project team performance to ensure compliance with contractual requirements, regulatory entities, and client expectations.

PROJECT EXECUTION

• Act as the primary senior level contact with the client throughout the duration of the project; programming through construction close out.

• Collaborate with various stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, and deliverables, ensuring they are aligned with clients' goals and expectations.

• Develop Master Project schedules and manage project performance against schedules, scheduled milestones and critical path items on multiple projects.

• Develop a detailed project budget based on historical and market data and clearly defined set of budget assumptions.

• Guide the client and team through the design implementation process including conceptual, schematic, design development, construction documentation and signoff.

• Facilitate initiation of all critical project meetings and coordination exercises with internal staff, key stakeholders and external users to ensure responsibilities are efficiently, accurately and effectively communicated and understood by all concerned.

• Draft and issue all project related communications; inclusive of Agenda's and Meeting Minutes.

• Coordinate any necessary due diligence efforts on behalf of the internal team, project partners, clients and/or end users, maintaining and delivering all appropriate documentation.

• Prepare RFP's needed for design and contractor services as well as manage the overall vendor selection process.

• Develop and implement project management strategies and methodologies, leveraging more innovative ways of working to enhance efficiency and productivity while delivering a successful project.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in a related field: Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, etc. (PREFERRED)

• 7-15 years of experience in project management, preferably in Corporate Interiors (REQUIRED)

• Deep knowledge of construction methods, entitlements, building codes, regulations, and industry standards. (REQUIRED)

• Experience in developing both high level and detailed budgets and schedules (REQUIRED)

• Experience in managing multiple diverse types of Corporate Interiors projects, varying from $1M to $50M (REQUIRED)

• Firm knowledge of construction, architecture, or commercial real estate industry.

• Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects from inception to completion.

• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.

• Excellent organizational and time management abilities to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office Products; including Microsoft Project