Project Manager

We’re JLL. We’re a professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We help organizations around the world achieve their ambitions by owning, occupying and investing in real estate. We’re a Fortune 500 company. We work across 80 countries, in 280 different offices, with a team of over 60,000 individuals. And we look after a property portfolio of over 4bn square feet, all on behalf of our clients.

Jones Lang LaSalle is currently seeking a dynamic individual for the role of a Project Manager with a background in Restaurant and QSR to provide reliable, timely, and professional support to various clients, assisting with the day to day project management activities. The position entails working with a diverse group of internal and external Stakeholders at all levels of the organization, and the successful candidate will require the independent judgment to plan, prioritize, and organize a diverse workload.

* Support project executives on multiple projects and assignments. * Primary focus is on the specific needs of the project, client, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders. * Develop scope and schedule for assigned projects. * Identify and address areas of concern regarding potential risk surrounding project, project logistical issues, budget and scope. * Proactively manage project related issues on accounts or assignments. * Conduct and document all weekly project meetings. * Coordinate and track all Vendor Request For Proposals (“RFPs”). * Maintain accurate and consistent files and documentation. * Coordinate the activities of sub-contractors and the relocation of technical functions. * Interact and negotiate with contractors and subcontractors. * Prepare/update project status reports, process 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. * 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.

* Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Architecture, Engineering, or Project Management. * Must have a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or combination of relevant work experience and education. * Experience working with Restaurant and QSR is a MUST. * Commercial real estate, architectural or construction industry experience is required. * Ability to understand all aspects of construction projects effectively and efficiently including, but not limited to Budgeting, and Scheduling in order to fully understand project implications based on minimal conceptual information. * Must have an understanding of technical requirements for business relocation. * Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to successfully communicate with architects, contractors, client’s representatives, and team members. * Must have strong organizational and time management skills. * Must be able to adapt and prioritize, meeting deadlines, in a fast-paced environment. * Flexibility with work hours and travel as needed. * Operates with a sense of urgency, quickly responding to Stakeholders. * Must be a creative thinker. * Professional yet personable demeanor. * Demonstrated leadership, responsiveness, and accountability. * Detail oriented with strong analytical skills. * Proactive and takes initiative. * Able to maintain confidentiality, utilize judgment, and work with minimal supervision. * Demonstrated proficiency with all applicable software packages including but not limited to Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office, including: Project, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.