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We're JLL-a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 91,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That's why we're committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We're using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we're honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we're headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all of the requirements below. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

We are seeking a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to join our energetic, self-motivated Retail Project Management Team, supporting the project management of client QSR construction across North America. This role is a part of JLL's Project and Development Service team.

The PM or SPM will be responsible for managing retail projects, leading a team of Retail Project Managers, and / or directly interacting with senior level clients and stakeholders. The successful candidate will possess:

• Preferred Experience in Restaurant Project Management / Construction Management
• The ability to engage diverse working groups, inspire ideas, and drive work product
• The optimal candidate will be confident in providing pro-active project management solutions that not only deliver a high-quality retail store/restaurant (on-time and under-budget), but also create value, new ideas, and process improvement for the client. The level of professionalism and innovative ideas is as important as the delivery of the project.
• Experience with restaurant site layouts

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work directly with team lead and client for program best practices and delivery
• Deliver renovations and monitor the delivery of new stores by other team members.
• Engage the client early on in the design process
• Manage Owner Supplied Material orders and tracking
• Control the project schedule and align all stakeholders
• Maintain an Anticipated Costs Report with accurate and up-to-date project financial tracking
• Lead regional weekly program calls for all active projects
• Engage in project specific calls and meetings with specific project teams
• Track value add, innovation, and changes
• Support the client with organizational and process design
• Bring innovation, leadership, and inspiration to everything the team touches
• Provide input into resource allocation and budget utilization
• Mentor JLL and client employees to support a unified delivery process
• Use good judgement to adjust course when necessary to accommodate specific stakeholder practices

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Business, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field required.
• Must have a minimum of 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Must have deep retail restaurant construction management experience
• Advanced MS Office skillset required
• Flexibility with work hours and travel (approximately 25% - 50%) 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
• 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.
• 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
• Any other reasonable duties and responsibilities that may be assigned

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We can't wait to see where your ambitions take you at JLL. Apply today!

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