Project Manager

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Project Management

• Oversees project implementation and execution through completion of construction.
• May manage small, ground-up projects including programming, design, entitlements, bidding, permitting, and construction management.
• Proficient at managing project financials' up to 25k - 75k.
• Builds and carries out marketing and development initiatives to best deliver results to existing and potential clients.
• Oversees capital improvement/asset preservation programs with design and construction processes at multiple sites through local resources, with minimal oversight.
• Develops or assists in developing project budget including hard and soft costs.
• Begins to manage or assists in managing project budgets for subject properties and maintain monthly spend forecasting analysis.
• Assists in or may be responsible for project scheduling and project decisions based upon owners' objectives which may include, but is not limited to: site improvements, entitlements, permits, consultant selection; design team management, schedule creation and management, contractor selection and management, financial management including cash flows, anticipated cost reports and monthly reports.
• Assists in or assembles and manages required teams of consultants and contractors. (Negotiates contracts with each team member; Interfaces with architects, client staff, property managers and vendors).
• Maintains client relationships and may assist in or manages conflict resolution.
• Provides appropriate level of on-site supervision to ensure project performance criteria are being met.
• Develops relationships with consultants/contractors/vendors and evaluate their performance.
• Operates independently on activities relevant to project. Defers policy issues and employment related issues to higher management levels.

Growth of the Company
Identify and address areas of concern regarding potential liabilities and risk (fee, our reputation, errors and omissions, etc.) to Manager or Project Lead.

• Assists Market Leader and Regional Management in the establishment and refinement of best practices of standards of excellence.
• Assists in training and developing JLL team members in the skills and understanding of firm procedures, methodology and practices expected for a successful project implementation.
• Assists local PDS team in meeting profit numbers on a Market, Regional, and National level as determined on a yearly basis by the Management Team.

Business Development
May perform business development activities including but not limited to: assisting with or leading the sourcing, pitching, and securing of new business and projects within local markets.

• Participates periodically in client meetings or business development presentations as part of a Team to help demonstrate our capabilities. Assists with the development of marketing materials and support information/data. Maintains a working knowledge of business unit's available product and service offerings.

Accounts Receivable
Ensure that all accounts receivables are maintained at a level not to exceed planned working capital charge as set by corporate finance, the project team and/or the Regional Operations Manager.
Miscellaneous
Any and all other duties and tasks assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
MINIMUM REQUIRED

• Bachelor Degree from an accredited institution.

PREFERRED

• Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.

Years of relevant experience

• 2-5 years as APM or similar role.

Skills and knowledge

• Firm knowledge of construction, architecture or commercial real estate industry.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with executive level internal & external clients
• Organizational & detailed-oriented with the ability to prioritize and manage differing needs of the business.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office.

Other abilities

• Ability to multi-task working within a team structure and independently.
• Assumes complete responsibility for assignments of moderate complexity, and continues to aggressively improve skill base.
• Assumes complete responsibility for assignment of moderate complexity and continues to aggressively improve skill base
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills including root cause analysis and solution development
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Computer proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Adobe

Location:
On-site -Rockford, IL
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Flexible and Remote Work Arrangements may be available

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