Project Manager
JLL - Milwaukee, WI
Position Summary:
SUMMARY
The PM will be responsible for providing reliable, timely, and professional construction administration services throughout the life cycle of a project including cost, schedule and design management. Additional responsibilities could involve working with management teams, providing consulting support and technical expertise throughout the planning and conceptual design phases of a project.
The successful candidate will have an understanding of construction, open store remodels and/or ground-up experience in the retail and QSR (quick serve restaurant) industry and, will require judgment to plan, prioritize, and organize a diverse workload in a fast pace environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Manage multiple projects at various construction stages and assist with multiple assignments
- Develop scope and schedule for assigned projects.
- Coordinate and track all Vendor RFP’s.
- Issuing invite to bids, performing bid leveling and recommendations for contract award.
- Conduct and document all weekly meetings including pre-bid/pre-construction meetings and weekly OAC calls
- Manage all negotiations with the GC and consultants. Act as the client liaison during weekly/bi-weekly field visits and on-site support.
- Coordinate activities of sub-contractors
- Prepare/update project status reports, process purchase orders and invoices, Pay Applications, update tracking reports and maintain files for due diligence and financials.
- Measure project performance and schedule against base plan for potential cost escalations.
- Timely close-out process including punch-list completion, warranty documentation and fulfillment, as-built drawings and schedule.
- Maintain accurate and consistent electronic files and documentation.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Education in Business Administration, Architecture, Engineering, or Project Management.
- Must have a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant work experience in construction and project management with knowledge of construction disciplines (civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical).
- Retail and QSR experience is preferred but not required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Ability to review and interpret plans and specifications from schematic design/design phase through construction drawings.
- Flexibility with work hours and travel as needed.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and manage priorities.
- Ability to multi-task and work both in a team and independently.
- Ability to understand all aspects of construction projects effectively and efficiently including, but not limited to budgeting, scheduling, construction and close-out.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to successfully communicate with architects, contractors, client’s representatives, and team members
- Assist the Local PDS team in meeting Adjusted Gross Margin (“AGM”) targets on a Regional and National level as determined on a yearly basis by the Management Executive Committee
- Comply with all JLL policies and procedures, including but not limited to ethics and business practice.
- Any other reasonable duties and responsibilities that may be assigned
Posted: 30+ days ago
