Senior Project Manager, Industrial Projects

Senior Project Manager Position Description: We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our Project and Development Services (“PDS”) team in Chicago to manage projects for our global list of Fortune 100 clients. As a Senior Project Manager, you will direct, plan, manage, and execute design and construction projects in an Owner’s Representative role.

Position Summary:

• Provide superior client service
• Provide project management expertise
• Contribute to the growth of the company and meet assigned financial targets
• Enhance your own professional and personal skills
• Develop our people and inspire others

Essential Functions:

• Provide extensive understanding of project and program management principles, methods, and techniques
• Oversee and lead large, complex projects including programming, design, entitlements, bidding, permitting and construction management
• Manage multiple concurrent projects while aligning with client objectives across your active project list
• Take responsibility for the overall success of major projects
• Proactively analyze and manage project-related issues and mitigate risks
• Define success criteria and disseminate to involved parties throughout project and program life cycle
• Create an engaging environment where the project team is committed to achieving outcomes that exceed clients’ expectations and meet JLL’s objectives
• Establish effective organizational structure for reporting, communication, and working procedures, and ensure that clear objectives and quality control systems are in place
• Lead a team of professionals to exceed client’s expectations for all project management services while executing projects alongside the team
• Provide on-site leadership for the project team, motivating team members to meet project goals
• Lead project management team meetings
• Set and continually manage project and/or program expectations while delegating and managing deliverables with team members and stakeholders
• Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project and/or program team, analyze results and troubleshoot problem areas
• Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project and program team
• Manage team and develop talent
• Assist in training and developing JLL team members in the skills and understanding of firm procedures, methodology and practices expected for successful project implementation
• Facilitate and encourage the project team to establish practices, templates, policies, tools and partnerships to expand the capabilities for the organization
• Demonstrate a focus on meeting client and project requirements in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Manage project planning for all phases of the project
• Work closely with client user groups in coordinating their specific requirements
• Develop scope, estimate costs, and develop project budgets and schedules
• Manage the procurement process
• Assemble and manage the required teams of consultants and contractors
• Assist with feasibility studies, RFP process, proposal evaluation, and vendor recommendations for evaluation by appropriate key stakeholders
• Assist with contract negotiations
• Interface with consultants, architects, contractors, client staff, property owners and vendors
• Provide appropriate level of on-site supervision to ensure project performance criteria are being met
• Manage the delivery of progress reports and other necessary documentation to effectively communicate project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and issues
• Manage the day-to-day project activities and monitor overall project progress
• Manage project scope and changes
• Act as an internal quality control check for the project and participate in quality issue resolution
• Manage the monitoring, tracking, and resolution of issues, conflicts, dependencies, and critical path deliverables
• Identify and develop trusted adviser relationships with project and/or program stakeholders
• Ensure that projects and programs are proceeding according to scope, schedule, budget and quality standards
• Continue professional development to keep abreast of emerging technologies, methods and best practices
• Monitor the performance of staff
• Assist with performance reviews and staff development
• Identify and address areas of concern regarding potential liabilities and risk
• Assist in the establishment and refinement of best practices and standards of excellence
• Ensure customer satisfaction
• Maintain excellent client relationships

Minimum Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Business, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management. An advanced degree is an advantage

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Minimum of 6 years of relevant and progressive work experience in project management
• Extensive experience with industrial projects is mandatory
• In-depth knowledge of project management and extraordinary skills in the discipline
• Experience leading project teams and managing numerous projects simultaneously
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use and application of all project management technologies as required for assigned projects
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and manage priorities
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to successfully communicate with architects, contractors, client’s representatives, and team members
• Ability to develop and cultivate business relationships with existing and prospective clients
• A working knowledge of accounting and financial reporting, budgeting, scheduling and process as they relate to corporate real estate
• Flexibility with work hours and travel as needed
• Highly organized with strong analytical skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and MS Project software

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Prior experience managing and leading others is an advantage
• Lead the team of project managers, making sure each can effectively manage staff members
• Create special teams to work on assignments and provide them with instructions
• Oversee operations, making adjustments to maximize daily efficiency
• Answer inquiries about project expectations, deadlines and guidelines clearly and accurately
• Reports to: Vice President, Industrial Project and Development Services