Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated

Project Management Lead/PMO

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated$216K — $240K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; MBA or Master’s in Engineering/Architecture preferred
  • 2-5 years as Senior Project Manager or similar role
  • Strong knowledge of architectural drawings and furniture/space planning
  • Highly organized with solid analytical skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills for executive-level interactions
  • Ability to communicate analyzed data effectively
  • Willingness to travel for site visits as needed

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute project goals, schedules, and budgets
  • Establish project success criteria for both JLL and Client
  • Maintain rapport with client representatives to manage deliverables
  • Coordinate due diligence efforts and maintain documentation
  • Create detailed project budgets based on historical data
  • Serve as the primary contact for the client during the project
  • Manage project performance against schedules and milestones

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with matching 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
Full Job Description
Overview:

Directs senior level project management services on assigned JLL client projects/regions/practices, providing superior client service. Oversee, manage and develop PDS Account and Program Management operations, including profit, platform and people, including
• Contribute to growth of account
• Meet assigned financial targets
• Enhance own and direct report's skills and professional development.
• Provide superior client service.
• Meet KPI targets.

Summary of Duties/Essential Functions:
  • Develop and execute project specific and client driven goals, schedules, budgets, strategy and detailed assumptions with methodology for accomplishing and/or managing goals and objectives.
  • Establish and maintain project goals and success criteria that meet both JLL and Client needs.
  • Build and maintain rapport with client representatives and ensure that the scopes of project and outside business forces affecting the project is fully understood and that specific deliverables are fully understood with performance standards and other relevant criteria.
  • Coordinate any necessary due diligence efforts on behalf of the internal team, project partners, clients and/or end users, maintaining and delivering all appropriate documentation.
  • Develop a detailed project budget based on historical and market data and clearly defined set of budget assumptions.
  • Act as the primary senior level contact with the client throughout the duration of the project
  • Guide the client and team through the design implementation process including conceptual, schematic, design development and construction documentation and signoff
  • Develop and maintain Master Project Schedules and manage the successful execution of projects so that completion falls within intended time-frames.
  • Prepare various RFP's needed for vendor and contractor services as well as manage the contractor, vendor selection process.
  • Develop procedures for distribution, receipt, opening, levelling and award of projects and services.
  • Facilitate initiation of all critical project meetings and coordination exercises with internal staff, key stakeholders and external users to ensure responsibilities are efficiently, accurately and effectively communicated and understood by all concerned.
  • Manage project performance against schedules, scheduled milestones and critical path items on multiple projects.
  • Manage vendor and project team performance to ensure compliance with contractual requirements, all regulating entities and client expectations.
  • Identify, manage and mitigate areas of concern regarding potential liabilities and risk (fee, our reputation, errors and omissions, etc.) to Management Committee and Region Manager.
  • Contribute where needed and/or requested by JLL Management Committee, Region Manager or Market Lead in the refinement of best practices of standards of excellence for the business unit and JLL overall.
  • 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.
  • Directly responsible for enhancing team revenues through the maintenance and expansion of existing client relationships and by developing new relationships. Functions as a subject matter expert for a specific product or service. Able to communicate all available products and service offerings of the Firm. Contributes to the development of new product and service delivery ideas for the business unit.
  • Ensure that all accounts receivables are maintained at a level not to exceed planned working capital charge as set by corporate finance, the project team and/or the Regional Operations Manager.
  • Active involvement during the due diligence / planning stage, providing information and recommendations to Client on budget, program, and procurement route.
  • Review and support the development of effective process / governance frameworks that are aligned with the Global Client team, proportionate and scalable to the needs of the regional business.
  • Establish and foster strong relationship with key Client Stakeholders (eg: IT and Security) and local Business Sponsors.
  • Ensure effective implementation of client's Global Workplace standards and local office requirements and regulations.
  • Leads the team who manage :
    • Project Oversight - tracking implementation of Client's Global Workplace standards in project delivery.
    • Continuous development of process, standards, templates in the region, that aligns with Global direction.
    • Local project delivery, from engagement of project team to close out (handover to FM).
  • Any and all other duties assigned


Requirements/Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree required, MBA or Master's in Engineering, Architecture, or similar studies preferred
  • 2-5 years as SPM or similar role
  • Travel required as needed for project site visits
  • Ability to regularly communicate analysed data to client and team to achieve project goals
  • Strong working knowledge of architectural drawings and furniture and space planning concepts.
  • Highly organized with strong analytical skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with executive level external and internal clients as well as external team members (architects, contractors, client's representatives, etc.).
  • Position may work primarily at client site or project location with potential daily client and contractor interaction.
  • Face to face and/or remote daily interpersonal interaction is usually required in order to perform the job.


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

Estimated compensation for this position:

216,000.00 - 240,000.00 USD per year

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.

Location:

Remote -Charlotte, NC, Frisco, TX

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


At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.

Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.

About Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated

Jones Lang LaSalle is a financial and professional services firm that specializes in commercial real estate services and investment management. Its services include: tenant representation for organizations that lease office, industrial and retail spaces; consulting, which supports companies to develop workplace strategies such as occupancy planning, relocations, and energy and environmental sustainability initiatives; project and development services to manage ground-up creation, building construction, and major interior renovations; capital markets and real estate investment banking, which helps organizations buy and sell properties, and improve the financial impact of their real estate; facilities management for a variety of properties including office towers, retail and exhibition centers, and government, collegiate and industrial complexes; property management services, that provide on-site administration to help owners of office, industrial, retail and specialty properties reduce costs and enhance their property values; and valuations that provide impartial assessments of real estate worth through more than 200 corporate offices in 70 countries. Jones Lang LaSalle was formed by the merger of Jones Lang Wootton, a British firm with origins dating back to 1783, and LaSalle Partners, an American company formed from a predecessor launched in 1968. Jones Lang Wootton opened its first US office in New York in 1975. In 1997, the initial public offering was completed by LaSalle Partners for the company's common stock in the market.

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Join the dynamic team at Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL), a global leader in real estate services, where your career journey is just as important as the professional milestones you aim to achieve. At JLL, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for growth, innovation, and leadership in an industry that shapes the world around us.

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JLL is dedicated to the professional growth of its employees. We offer robust training programs, including leadership development and diversity training, to ensure you are equipped for success. Our benefits extend beyond the basics, encompassing health, wellness, and financial planning to support you and your family at all stages of life.

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Learn more about Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated
Size
98,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$402.5 million
Founded
1783
5 Year Trend
+8.3%
Revenue
$16.5 billion
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