Project Manager

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and cross-functional Infrastructure improvement projects and end to end project delivery to include alignment of concepts in terms of scope, time, and cost deliverable development to ensure project goals are met.
• Manage the design, permitting, and construction of the project through the use of established processes, experience, and expertise.
• Partners closely with Client’s Technical Services Team and stakeholders to optimize process, procedure and project delivery.
• Develops ROM level project estimates for funding approval based on project program documents.
• Prepares agendas, develops and maintains master project schedules and budgets for each project and project phase.
• Ensures the project plan, scope, work structure, schedule, and budget are maintained by all the involved parties (e.g. consultants, engineers, architects, vendors, stakeholders, etc.).
• Selects and manages project team and resources including subcontractors, consultants, suppliers and partners through bidding and vendor selection process.
• Regularly monitors the progress of all projects by completing site visits, tracking procurement activities and reviewing contractor performance.
• Conducts project meetings (including taking and sharing minutes), tracks deliverables assigned in meetings, coordinates project updates/reports and drawing reviews at conceptual, schematic, design development and construction phases of project.
• Reviews and approves requisitions, change orders and invoices associated with the project.
• Oversees document preparation and completion (e.g. contracts, close-outs, punch lists, etc.).
• Plays a critical leadership, coordination, and communication role with all stakeholders.
• Adheres to Client and JLL policies and procedures, obtains necessary approvals, understands local permitting processes and works with local building officials to obtain permits, approvals and final acceptance.
• Conducts value engineering based on Client Basis of Design, site conditions and solid understanding of industry benchmarking.
• Continually seeks and capitalizes upon opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships.
• Recommends and assists with internal program and process improvements.
• Create and evaluate project reporting; provide timely and accurate project status reporting to internal and external parties.
• Assists with strategic internal program and process improvements.
• Manage day-to-day Client experience and expectations.
• Provides input for account reporting and KPI tracking as needed.
• Lead a project team to investigate, develop, and implement energy and carbon related projects (such as solar PV, energy storage, LED lighting retrofits, HVAC, BMS, water fixture and meter retrofits, and electrification).
• Understand the system architecture of HVAC and Renewable Systems in order to identify project requirements (structural, electrical, mechanical requirements).

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or a related discipline or combination of relevant education, training and experience deemed equivalent
• 5+ years of project or construction management experience
• 3+ years experience with managing technical infrastructure with respect to MEP systems preferred
• Certification in PE, AIA, LEED, or CMAA considered an asset
• PMP certification or ability to pursue
• Solid understanding of the construction industry, terminology, codes, documentation, and design disciplines
• Strong proficiency with computer applications including Google Suite
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Clarizen and Procore
• Willing/able to travel as needed. On-site client-facing position, which requires the ability to work from the office or site location
• Strong organization with proven leadership and interpersonal skills
• Ability to perform duties under deadline pressure in a fast-paced, high volume environment
• Detail oriented and thorough
• Proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills

Physical Requirements

• Involves work of a general office nature; typically includes extended periods of sitting and/or operation of a computer for up to 8 hours a day
• Involves climbing roof ladders periodically
• May involve periods of standing, such as operating at a copier/fax/scanner
• Regularly required to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to write and type
• Able to speak clearly so others can understand you
• Able to read and understand information and ideas presented orally and in writing
• Able to communicate information and ideas in writing and orally so others will understand
• Regularly required to utilize vision abilities, allowing reading of printed material, graphics, and computer displays