Project Manager (Contract) - Indianapolis
JLL - Indianapolis, IN
Position Summary:
OVERVIEW
Jones Lang LaSalle is looking to add a Project Manager to our growing Project Development Services Multi Site team for a retail client in the Indianapolis metro area. This role will be a contract opportunity for a 9-10 month defined period with JLL. Overnight travel may be required up to 2 days a week but primary base will be in Indianapolis.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Work as part of the Project Team, assisting with the development of scope and schedule for project work.
- Provide superior client service.
- Provide superior employee management.
- Contribute to the growth of the company.
- Enhance own professional and personal skills.
- Meet assigned financial targets.
- Works as part of the Project Team, assisting with the development of scope and schedule for project work.
- Provide superior client service.
- Provide superior employee management.
- Contribute to the growth of the company.
- Enhance own professional and personal skills.
- Meet assigned financial targets.
- Support project executives on large complex projects and assignments.
- Proactively manage project-related issues on account or assignment.
- Develop scope and schedule for assigned projects.
- Conduct and document all weekly meetings.
- Coordinate and track all Vendor RFP’s. Maintain accurate and consistent electronic files and documentation.
- Coordinate activities of sub-contractors and relocation of technical functions.
- Interact and negotiate with contractors and subcontractors 8. Validate and negotiate contractor change orders and make recommendations to the client.
- Visit project site at appropriate intervals and confirm progress is consistent with the project schedule and work is in general conformance with contract documents.
- Prepare/update project status reports, process purchase orders and invoices, update tracking reports and maintain files for due diligence and financials.
- Demonstrate a proactive focus on meeting client and project requirements in a timely and cost effective manner.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the use and application of all PDS technology as required for assigned projects.
- Ensure accurate management of all accounts receivables to maintain a level not to exceed planned working capital charge as set by corporate finance and the Regional Operations Manager.
- Assist Local PDS Team in meeting AGM numbers on a Regional and National level as determined on a yearly basis by the Management Executive Committee. Comply with all Jones Lang LaSalle policies and procedures, including but not limited to ethics and business practice.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor Degree from an accredited institution in Accounting, Business, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management, strongly preferred
- 3 to 5 years of practical experience in retail oriented project management, preferred
- Previous experience effectively supervising, training, mentoring, and evaluating several project managers at various levels within the organization/team
- Prior experience with site due diligence and entitlements, beneficial but not a must.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Ability to manage multiple projects at a time.
- Ability to regularly communicate analyzed data to client and team to achieve project goals
- Strong working knowledge of architectural drawings, furniture, fixtures, equipment and store planning concepts
- Flexibility with work hours and travel as needed
- Highly organized with strong analytical skills
- Ability to support or lead Business Development initiatives as assigned or requested.
- Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with executive level external and internal clients
- Ability to successfully communicate with architects, contractors, client’s representatives, and team members.
- Ability to manage all aspects of construction projects effectively and efficiently including, but not limited to Budgeting, Scheduling, Submittals and Change orders
- Demonstrated high level of performance in project budgeting, contract negotiations
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and Project software
Posted: 30+ days ago
