Associate Project Manager

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Jones Lang LaSalle PDS (Project and Development Services) team is seeking Multi-Site Associate Project Managers for Retail Construction projects.  The APM will be responsible for providing reliable, timely, and professional construction administration services throughout the life cycle of a project.  This position has nation-wide responsibilities and is based in the Chicago area.  Additional responsibilities could involve providing support and assisting with the development of scope & schedule for project work and executing related project management duties.

The successful candidate will have an understanding of construction, open store remodels in the retail, quick serve restaurant, or facilities management industries and will require judgment to plan, prioritize, and organize a diverse workload as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·  Manage small to medium projects under limited direction.
·  Manage multiple projects at various construction stages and assist with multiple assignments.
·  Apply advanced planning and scheduling techniques
·  Present project status to the project team
·  Facilitate plan development
·  Develop and document basic project management processes and procedures
·  Provide resource (budget) requirement planning
·  Identify issues and recommend alternate solutions
·  Ensure quality and timeliness of project deliverables
·  Assist in developing scope and schedule for assigned projects.
·  Coordinate project tasks and activities of sub-contractors
·  Project planning, project tracking, scope management, change control management, risk management, and quality assurance of the project team
·  Ensure projects are completed according to time and budget schedules, and that objectives conform to overall standards and operations objectives and user requirements
·  Resolve project conflicts with affected management
·  Facilitate communication between store operations, architects, engineering, developers, owners, and external contractors; clarifying expectations for information and service delivery
·  Manage construction plan(s) and maintain current project status records.
·  Report, track, and trouble-shoot exceptions and escalate, track and resolve conflicts regarding resource commitment and delivery of results
·  Coordinate activities of sub-contractors and relocation of technical functions.
·  Visit project site at appropriate intervals and confirm progress is consistent with the project schedule and work is in general conformance with contract documents.
·  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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·  Education in Business Administration, Architecture, Engineering, or Project Management.
·  Must have a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in construction and project management with knowledge of construction disciplines (civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical).
·  Ability to review and interpret plans and specifications from schematic design/design phase through construction drawings.
·  Retail, QSR, Rollout, or Facilities experience is preferred but not required.
·  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
·  Comply with all JLL policies and procedures, including but not limited to ethics and business practice.
·  Any other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned

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