Director - Project Management

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JBS Project Management Lead
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JLL is seeking a Project Management Director to serve as the Global JBS Project
Management Lead of the JBS PM team supporting the in-country PDS teams
delivering a variety of PDS projects and services. The PM Lead will lead a team
responsible for supporting the planning and executing a variety of project types
including but not limited to the following: interior fit-outs facility-related capital
improvements site improvements and new complex ground-up construction projects. A
successful PM Lead will exhibit the below critical traits:
Superior business relationship management skills
Proven team leadership skills
Extensive experience managing real estate construction projects and programs as
a 3rd party service provider
Progressive business-centric approach including a focus on bringing proactive
thought leadership and leveraging JLL solutions to solve existing In-country
business challenges
Aptitude for self-direction and a willingness to navigate uncertainty
Position Expectations:
Leading and mentoring a team of JBS project management Team Leads to execute
high-quality projects for in-country PDS in-country business.
Provide exceptional support for the In-country project management
business across their project portfolio
Guide team members to provide elevated levels of service
Achieve required KPIs while meeting/exceeding high standards for
delivery & communication
Structure reporting standards and communication channels for updates
on Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
Assist In-country business in developing a project delivery strategy linked
to their current business objectives
Successfully interact with and influence at varying levels within JLL PDS
business as well as the JBS organization
Attract develop retain and fully manage a team of geographically
dispersed PM professionals

Align career development opportunities between JBS and PDS
Ensure the team remains sized and staffed appropriately for the Incountry
businesss expected workload
Foster a culture of collaboration innovation and inclusivity within the
team and across the organization
Coach team members in JLL standard procedures market best practices
and methodologies expected for successful project implementation.
Communicates relevant company business information to employees on a
timely basis and conveys expectations to team members.
Daily interactions with employees and In-country business while maintaining
positive relations and favorable impressions.
Verbal and written communications are clear concise and professional in
appearance.
Celebrates the achievements of team members.
Facilitate a forward-looking mindset; lean-in to streamline process and
challenge status-quo beliefs
Embrace and model a mindset of together we will find a way to the
entire team
Assume lead role in developing and executing on a strategy for the team
and overall business unit
Provide thought leadership to improve consistency speed and cost
effectiveness of project delivery
Oversee project management teams implementation and execution
throughout project lifecycle
Manage team performance to ensure compliance with all contractual
jurisdictional and In-country business requirements
management and reporting and other reports as required by the Incountry
business
Demonstrates skills that enable the individual to successfully address
issues of varying complexity with respect to business management real
estate or other specialized areas.
Exhibit proficiency with relevant project management software
Ability to quickly assess address and utilize varying technology
platforms to deliver maintain and optimize work delivery.
Identify and address areas of concern regarding potential liabilities and
risks
Ensure that JBS and In-country key platform stakeholders are fully and
accurately informed of all project internal team and In-country business
issues that could affect JLLs reputation

Demonstrate visible commitment to creating a one-firm firm by utilizing
cross-discipline teams as needed to meet In-country business needs
Demonstrate ability to envision opportunities and to optimize relevant JLL
processes and services
Partner with direct manager and HR promptly to address team talent
shortcomings when needed
Any and all other duties and tasks as assigned
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
15 years of direct experience as a real estate project management
leader
Minimum of a Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution
preferably in Architecture Engineering or Construction Management.
Advanced degrees appreciated.
Proactive thinker and leader
Experience leading others within a corporate environment
Passion for simplifying complex situations/data and ability to convey a
streamlined and convincing recommendation to the In-country business
Strong working knowledge of architectural drawings and construction
methods
Highly organized with strong analytical skills
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to interact with executive-level external
and internal In-country business as well as external team members
(architects contractors In-country businesss representatives etc.)
Ability to manage all aspects of construction projects effectively and
efficiently including but not limited to budgeting scheduling submittals
and change orders
Previous experience effectively supervising training mentoring and
evaluating talent at various levels within the organization or team
Ability to develop and cultivate business relationships with existing and
prospective In-country business
Working knowledge financial reporting budgeting & scheduling as they
relate to real estate projects
Ability to lead individuals across a national platform to deliver superior
results to In-country business service
Working understanding of capital plan creation and management
Travel expectations: 10-20%
Desired Attributes:
LEED AIA PE or PMP certifications
Masters degree in a relevant field (e.g. MBA project management)
Professional certifications (e.g. PMP LEED Six Sigma)
Experience working in a global organization with multicultural teams
Knowledge of Six Sigma and project management methodologies
JLL PDS experience
Experience working across multiple geographies preferably global
Experience managing contracts and delivering projects in a Principal
capacity

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