Sr.Construction Project Manager

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
• Have the ability to perform negotiations and value engineering
• 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)
• Manage 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
• Aid 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
• Accurately manage all accounts receivables to maintain a level not to exceed planned working capital charge as set by corporate finance

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
• Maintain a presence in industry organizations and other external outlets

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (SKA)

• 5-10 years of practical experience in project administration preferred
• Experience leading and running numerous projects simultaneously
• A strong working knowledge of accounting and financial reporting, budgeting, scheduling and process as they relate to corporate real estate
• 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
• Skill and interest in business development a strong plus
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and Project software

Minimum Required Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Accounting, Business, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management strongly preferred.