Senior Project Manager (Furniture & Design)

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This role will be onsite serving our top tech client, (Fortune top 5, search, AI)

What this job involves – The Sr. Furniture Project Manager (FPM) Providing expertise in operational planning, furniture projects, workplace design and daily furniture requests within the Client's real estate portfolio.  The SFPM will focus on overseeing all projects within their assigned region/zone as it relates to furniture activity. They will manage a team of FPM’s and be held accountable for all aspects of that team’s activity. They will ensure the FPM has set up project files, folders, and templates at the start of each project, providing best practices; Manage the tracker throughout each project and help oversee the partnership between our 3rd party furniture dealer/vendor and JLL’s Interior Design Team and Relocation Project Managers. They will lead project specific reporting to the client all while maintaining records in a manner that protects the client and JLL confidentiality. Additionally, they will manage the tracking of project hours, spend and vendor activities relative to assignment and complete JLL internal and client project close-out. They will lead all complex furniture projects and re-configurations and oversee all smaller project activity within their dedicated region/zone. They will be the point of contact and subject matter expert for furniture activity within their region/zone. They will be accountable for the schedule and budget for all furniture activity within their region/zone. They will lead all lessons learned and continuous improvements for their region/zone.

What is your day to day?  

• Plan and successfully manage large and complex furniture projects and any activity related to executive suites or sensitive clients
• Oversee a team who will manage small to medium sized furniture projects and furniture related activity
• Manage the majority of a complex project by self and/or supervise additional staff for execution. 
• Develop and implement furniture project plan, schedule, and budget through collaboration with the facility, project and vendor managers and adhere to it  
• Prepare/update reporting, dashboards, metrics and maintain files for due diligence and financials.
• Serve as furniture single point of contact for your region/zone
• Lead furniture zone meetings each week
• Work independently; anticipate upcoming required project tasks and initiate activities for self and others
• Participate in presentation interviews, convey key points, and answer potential client questions with a firm understanding of the project 
• Collaborates with Space Management, Project Management, Facility Management and other vendor team members on all efforts
• Interfaces with designers and Client to develop options, finalize project concepts and prepare final documents for client approval
• Engage SPW, Facilities, Strategic Planning team, RPM team and JLL PjM as needed for scope and cost related to projects. 

Required Experience & Technical Skills

• Significant experience in project management, furniture industry or commercial construction management related experience
• People or vendor management experience
• Experience managing a project schedule and project budget

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Effective meeting management
• Knowledge of Project Management
• Ability to coordinate colleagues, vendors, partners in a fast paced environment
• Ability to manage multiple activities successfully with minimal guidance
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with executive level external and internal clients

Preferred Experience & Technical Skills

• Experience managing electrical and data activity as it relates to furniture or commercial spaces
• Experience managing Project Managers
• Advanced knowledge of furniture systems, furniture installations and furniture reconfigurations
• Experience in a CMMS technology with a move management module and/or client facilities management system
• Knowledge of construction or commercial real estate industry
• Enhanced ability to utilize the Google Suite of tech (sheets, slides, etc)
• Familiarity with architectural drawings and furniture and space planning concepts
• Background in the furniture industry is highly desirable
•  Highly organized with strong analytical skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment and work both in a team and independently

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Estimated compensation for this position:

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

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

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary 

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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