Associate Project Manager, Construction

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The Associate Project Manager (APM) will be responsible for coordinating smaller scale projects with direction from the Sr. PM Lead and will manage project teams to ensure that projects are executed in alignment with goals and deliverables. The selected candidate will be expected to support a cross function team of design professionals, general contractors, and specialty contractors,managing multiple projects at one time in various phases of development, to meet or exceed established goals including speed to market, project and data quality & budget.

On larger projects, this APM will serve as a support to the larger project management team. You will show value by assisting in keeping the team organized, managing the cash flow and invoicing processes, providing current status updates and maintaining a defined reporting structure. This will be under the oversight of the assigned project manager; however, you will be a key player on this team by your focus on the specific needs of the project, client, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders.

In this role you will also be required to support team objectives to ensure continuous process improvement and a personal career development program. We view this role as stepping-stone to further responsibilities and a greater role in the project management industry.

Essential Job Functions

Creating strategic and collaborative solutions

As an Associate Project Manager, you will contribute to the establishment and refinement of work quality, cultural initiatives and best practices to drive results as a team. You will also contribute to developing successful, diverse teams through inclusive and thoughtful means of communication. Success will be measured by your ability to develop winning strategies for project execution.

• Leads projects and project teams as assigned (typically smaller team) providing project guidance and direction to achieve project goals.
• Collaborate across all platforms including transaction managers, facilities managers, building engineers, occupancy planners, low voltage managers, and move managers, among others.
• Travel to job sites as needed to ensure project performance criteria are being met (up to 80% on site required).
• Apply technology to drive change and provide data accuracy for reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Scope / schedule / budget

• Develops or assists in developing project budget including hard and soft costs.Monitor construction budgets and create cost saving opportunities for the client.
• Organize and facilitates kick-off and project meetings. Implements communication plan for meetings and written reports/meeting minutes to keep project sponsor, key stakeholders and project team members informed.
• Create project schedule with input from the entire project team.
• Create any and all action plans to meet objectives, budget and schedule.
• Responsible for tracking project status and managing project issues and risks to include evaluation of progress/quality/costs and developing action plans to address gaps throughout project life cycle.
• Implements standard risk management routines with management support, to identify project risks, develop risk mitigation and contingency plans, and implement action plans to reduce or eliminate project risks.
• Financial management including cash flows, anticipated cost reports and monthly reports.
• Manage invoices against scope and work performed.Close out all financials at end of project and collect required lien waivers on behalf of the client.
• Implements project documentation governance aligned with company and client requirements.
• Ensures project data integrity and documentation is accurate, timely and coordinated.
• Implements change management routines to assess change requests, make recommendations, secure Client approvals, and issue change orders.Assesses change requests to determine impacts to scope, budget, schedule, quality and risk with management support.
• Works with Sr. PM to confirm proper project closeout and handover.

Sound like the job you're looking for? Before you apply it's also worth knowing what we're looking for:

Experience and education

• Intermediate skills with Google Suites
• Prior project management experience required, minimum of 1-3 years.
• Industrial / commercial construction experience preferred.
• Schooling in engineering, architecture, construction management or related field is preferred, or equivalent industry experience.

A relationship builder

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are vital. You must establish and grow relationships with all levels of the organization & external clients.

Tech minded

The real estate and construction industries are consistently changing with technology. You'll need to make technology work to your advantage. You must demonstrate proficiency in the use and application of project management technology tools and continually seek opportunities to develop your skillset.

An achiever

You will develop a track record of results as we'll expect you to act decisively, think big, and manage your time to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

• Highly organized with strong analytical skills.
• Emphasis placed on being efficient and focused on tasks that move projects forward.
• Ability to work both in a team environment and independently.
• Detail oriented approach to job responsibilities.
• Ensure a One Team mentality by developing and maintaining relationships with client, facilities team, and key stakeholders.
• Demonstrate the ability to create a solutions-oriented environment focused on delivering value to the client.
• Operates independently on activities relevant to project. Defers policy issues and employment related issues to higher management.
• Most importantly, you'll want to contribute to a diverse, supportive, and talented team.

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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

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