Team Lead, Construction

Position Responsibilities Directly responsible for overall project management delivery on accountSupport Client with Capital Plan development, Program Scope and assigning the proper resourcesDevelop project budget including hard costs and soft costs and firm knowledge of construction cost/benefit analysisBe an active leader in cost saves/avoidance and have the ability to perform negotiations and value engineeringAbility to mine, create, track, and monitor meaningful data Metrics, analysis and track KPIsProvide technical support; project budgeting and scheduling including Client’s goals and objectives, site improvements, entitlements and permits (expedition process with agencies and municipalities), consultant selection; design team management, schedule creation and management, contractor selection and management, financial management including cash flows, anticipated cost reports and monthly reportsAssemble and manage required teams of consultants and contractorsMaintain client relationships and manage conflict resolutionProvide appropriate level of on-site supervision to ensure project performance criteria are metDevelop relationships with consultants, contractors and vendors - evaluate their performance, and provide intelligent bid levelingIdentify 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 mitigationEstablish and refinement of best practices of standards of excellenceAssist 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 implementationDemonstrate proficiency in the use and application of all PDS technology as required for assigned projectsExperience working with clients space programming and working towards the best possible schematic drawingsEnsure accurate management of all accounts receivables to maintain a level not to exceed planned working capital charge as set by corporate financeComply with all JLL policies and procedures, including but not limited to ethics and business practices and HR policies Task Responsibilities Oversight of Account Team – recruit and manage talent ensuring proper integrationMaintain client relationships and communicationsConduct periodic account and client callsBusiness Growth & Strategy PlanningGaining comprehensive understanding of client’s long-term business goalsShare Best Practices across team/clientsAttend industry eventsMaintaining a presence in industry organizations and other external outlets Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities 10+ years of practical experience in project administration preferredExperience leading and running numerous projects simultaneouslyAbility to develop and cultivate business relationships with existing and prospective clientsA strong working knowledge of accounting and financial reporting, budgeting, scheduling and process as they relate to corporate real estateAbility to lead individuals across a national platform to deliver superior results in client serviceExperience working with Landlords, developers and institutional ownersKnowledge 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 projectsExcellent verbal and written communication skills, professional manner and computer literacyAbility 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 leaseFlexibility with work hours and travel (US and/or Canada) as neededHighly organized with strong analytical skillsSkill and interest in business development a strong plusKnowledge 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.