Senior Project Manager, PDS Projects - International

Company: Iowa State Job Bank
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

Project Management Develop and execute project specific and client driven goals, schedules, budgets, strategy and detailed assumptions with methodology for accomplishing and/or managing goals and objectives. Establish and maintain project goals and success criteria that meet both JLL and Client needs. Build and maintain rapport with client representatives and ensure that the scopes of project and outside business forces affecting the project is fully understood and that specific deliverables are fully understood with performance standards and other relevant criteria. Coordinate any necessary due diligence efforts on behalf of the internal team, project partners, clients and/or end users, maintaining and delivering all appropriate documentation. Develop a detailed project budget based on historical and market data and clearly defined set of budget assumptions. Act as the primary senior level contact with the client throughout the duration of the project. Guide the client and team through the design implementation process including conceptual, schematic, design development and construction documentation and signoff. Develop and maintain Master Project Schedules and manage the successful execution of projects so that completion falls within intended time-frames. Prepare various RFP's needed for vendor and contractor services as well as manage the contractor, vendor selection process. Develop procedures for distribution, receipt, opening, levelling and award of projects and services. Management over internal JLL vendor partners around the world. Leverage internal JLL and client partners to ensure all local codes, risk, and contractual obligations are met in international markets. Facilitate initiation of all critical project meetings and coordination exercises with internal staff, key stakeholders and external users to ensure responsibilities are efficiently, accurately and effectively communicated and understood by all concerned. Manage project performance against schedules, scheduled milestones and critical path items on multiple projects. Manage vendor and project team performance to ensure compliance with contractual requirements, all regulating entities and client expectations. Growth of Company Develop and execute project specific and client driven goals, schedules, budgets, strategy and detailed assumptions with methodology for accomplishing and/or managing goals and objectives. Establish and maintain project goals and success criteria that meet both JLL and Client needs. Build and maintain rapport with client representatives and ensure that the scopes of project and outside business forces affecting the project is fully understood and that specific deliverables are fully understood with performance standards and other relevant criteria. Coordinate any necessary due diligence efforts on behalf of the internal team, project partners, clients and/or end users, maintaining and delivering all appropriate documentation. Develop a detailed project budget based on historical and market data and clearly defined set of budget assumptions. Act as the primary senior level contact with the client throughout the duration of the project. Guide the client and team through the design implementation process including conceptual, schematic, design development and construction documentation and signoff. Develop and maintain Master Project Schedules and manage the successful execution of projects so that completion falls within intended time-frames. Prepare various RFP's needed for vendor and contractor services as well as manage the contractor, vendor selection process. Develop procedures for distribution, receipt, opening, levelling and award of projects and services. Facilitate initiation of all critical project meetings and coordination exercises with internal staff, key stakeholders and external users to ensure responsibilities are efficiently, accurately and effectively communicated and understood by all con erned. Manage project performance against schedules, scheduled milestones and critical path items on multiple projects. Manage vendor and project team performance to ensure compliance with contractual requirements, all regulating entities and client expectations. Business Development Directly responsible for enhancing team revenues through the maintenance and expansion of existing client relationships and by developing new relationships. Functions as a subject matter expert for a specific product or service. Able to communicate all available products and service offerings of the Firm. Contributes to the development of new product and service delivery ideas for the business unit. People Management Has full responsibility for supervising, managing and developing a team of employees who are involved with a specific function, or who are members of a specific business unit or client team. 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. Education/training/skills Bachelor Degree from an accredited institution. Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management preferred. 5-10 years of experience as a Project Manager. Ability to regularly communicate analyzed data to client and team to achieve project goals Strong working knowledge of architectural drawings and furniture and space planning concepts. Highly organized with strong analytical skills. Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with executive level external and internal clients as well as external team members (architects, contractors, client's representatives, etc.). Ability to manage all aspects of construction projects effectively and efficiently including, but not limited to budgeting, scheduling, submittals, change orders. Fully competent at managing all types/sizes of projects. Previous experience effectively supervising, training, mentoring and evaluating several project managers at various levels within the organization or team. Extensive knowledge of MS Office applications and MS Project. Demonstrates skills that enable the individual to successfully execute more complex transactions. May be recognized leader within Firm for his/her area of specialization (i.e. sustainability). Assumes lead role on complex client assignments. Physical work requirements and work conditions Position may work primarily at client site or project location with potential daily client and contractor interaction. Face to face and/or remote daily interpersonal interaction is usually required in order to perform the job. Travel as needed and may range from 0-4 nights per week. Flexible hours and the potential for some late night/early morning calls. Will need to accommodate timelines of local markets and vendors. JLL Is an Equal Opportunity Employer JLL is committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce. JLL strongly believes in equal opportunity extended to all individuals in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall and termination without regard to race, color, religion, belief, creed, age, sex, pregnancy or maternity (including childbirth and related conditions), family responsibility (e.g. child care, elder care), nationality, ethnic or national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, civil partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, veterans status, genetic information, trade union membership, social position, political view or status as a qualified individual with a disability, protected leave status or any other protected cha

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