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Industrial Practice Lead
Jones Lang LaSalle
Dallas, TX, United States
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JOB SUMMARY
Work with JLL Professionals (Brokers, Consultants, etc.) locally and nationally to develop a strong service delivery platform, pursue new business opportunities and build a practice area specializing in the Industrial Asset Class. Directs, manages and executes senior level project management services on assigned projects utilizing and managing a team of professionals to provide superior client service. Projects are larger, more complex and vary in scope. This is usually a Player/Coach role.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Management
• Assumes a lead role in the development and execution of strategy for a team.
• Contributes to the development of the business unit’s overall strategy.
• Represents Business unit in local, regional, and national industry/public forums and with clients as a senior representative of the Firm.
• Demonstrates high energy for the business, ability to energize others, and the willingness to take risks and make tough decisions.
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in the development and completion of Industrial oriented project types such as Warehouse, Distribution, Manufacturing and Processing.
• Oversee project implementation and execution through completion of construction.
• Financial management of entire project: establish & manage project budgets (including hard and soft costs), maintain monthly forecasts and cash flow analysis, prepare anticipated cost reports and any other reports as required by the client.
• Provide construction cost/benefit analysis as required.
• At the project level, responsibilities may include, but is not limited to: pre-construction duties (e.g. programming, design, entitlements, bidding, permitting, consultant selection, design team selection, schedule creation, contractor selection, and vendor selection), ground-breaking, and all management of all of the aforementioned.
• May oversee several projects within an assigned area.
• Design and execute marketing and development initiatives to best deliver results to existing and potential clients.
• Oversee capital improvement/asset preservation programs with design and construction processes at multiple sites through local resources.
• Negotiate contracts with each selected team member/vendor.
• Extensive interface with architects, client staff, property managers and vendors.
• Maintain client relationships and manage conflict resolution.
• Provide appropriate level of on-site supervision to ensure project performance criteria are being met.
• Performance management of all contracted vendors, consultants, etc.
• Identify and address areas of concern regarding potential liabilities and risk (fee, our reputation, errors and omissions, etc.) to Manager.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use and application of all PDS technology as required for assigned projects.
• 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.
• Manage vendor and project team performance to ensure compliance with contractual requirements, all regulating entities and client expectations.
• Conveys acceptable practices and policies to team.
• Makes independent judgments related to operating procedures impacting assigned projects.
Growth of Company
• Demonstrates highly visible commitment to creating a “one-firm firm” by utilizing cross-discipline teams to meet client needs.
• Contributes where needed and/or requested by Industrial Practice Committee, Region Manager or Market Lead in the refinement of best practices and standards of excellence for the business unit and JLL overall.
• Trains and develops JLL project team members in the skills and understanding of firm procedures, methodology and practices expected for a successful project implementation.
• Insures that Manager and/or Regional Manager is fully and accurately informed of all project, internal and client issues affecting the perception of the local, national and global reputation of the firm.
• Responsible for meeting AGM requirements on a Regional and National level as determined on a yearly basis by the Management Executive Committee.
Business Development
• Assumes responsibility for developing and implementing a marketing strategy (including pricing) for a team.
• Assists in developing marketing strategy for the business unit.
• Leads team in identifying and sourcing opportunities to meet future business development targets.
• Assists in sourcing new business for other business units within the firm.
• Able to market all available products and service offerings.
• Contributes to the development of new product and service delivery ideas for the business unit and the firm.
• As SME in Industrial practice, provide credible experience and knowledge on best in class practices.
• Responsible for leading the sourcing, pitching, and securing of new business and projects within local markets.
• Lead relationship manager for a single strategic alliance client, or serves as a key resource to multiple client teams.
• Assists client in developing real estate strategy linked to client business objectives.
People Management
• May be responsible for attracting, retaining, developing and managing a team of people (e.g. 4 or more) who are involved with a specific set of clients, functions, business unit or projects.
• May recommend and/or takes actions regarding team talent (with involvement of Human Resources) to SVP/Managing Director or Regional Manager.
Accounts Receivable
• 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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Skills & Knowledge
• Ability to regularly communicate analyzed data to client and team to achieve project goals
• Strong working knowledge of architectural and engineering documentation and bidding, permitting, and construction delivery methodology
• 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.).
• Ability to manage all aspects of construction projects effectively and efficiently including, but not limited to budgeting, scheduling, submittals, change orders.
• Ability to manage several medium and large ground-up development projects, major re-development projects and corporate interiors projects.
• Previous experience effectively supervising, training, mentoring and evaluating several project managers at various levels within the organization or team.
• Extensive knowledge of MS Office applications and MS Project. Experience leading and running numerous projects simultaneously
• Ability to develop and cultivate business relationships with existing and prospective clients
• A strong working knowledge of accounting and financial reporting, budgeting, scheduling and process as they relate to corporate real estate
• Ability to lead individuals across a national platform to deliver superior results in client service.
• Experience working with landlords, developers and institutional owners.
Other Abilities
• Demonstrates skills that enable the individual to successfully execute highly complex transactions. May be recognized leader within Firm for his/her area of specialization (i.e. Industrial Development). Assumes lead role on complex client assignments.
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