We are seeking a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to join our energetic, self-motivated Restaurant Project Management Team, supporting the project management of client QSR construction across North America. This role is a part of JLL's Project and Development Service team.
The PM or SPM will be responsible for managing Restaurant projects, leading a team of Restaurant Project Managers, and / or directly interacting with senior level clients and stakeholders. The successful candidate will possess:
Preferred Experience in Restaurant Project Management / Construction Management The ability to engage diverse working groups, inspire ideas, and drive work product The optimal candidate will be confident in providing pro-active project management solutions that not only deliver a high-quality restaurant (on-time and under-budget), but also create value, new ideas, and process improvement for the client. The level of professionalism and innovative ideas is as important as the delivery of the project. Experience with restaurant site layouts
RESPONSIBILITIES: Work directly with team lead and client for program best practices and delivery Deliver renovations and monitor the delivery of new stores by other team members. Engage the client early on in design process Manage Owner Supplied Material orders and tracking Control the project schedule and align all stakeholders Maintain an Anticipated Costs Report with accurate and up-to-date project financial tracking Lead regional weekly program calls for all active projects Engage in project specific calls and meetings with specific project teams Track value add, innovation, and changes Support the client with organizational and process design Bring innovation, leadership, and inspiration to everything the team touches Provide input into resource allocation and budget utilization Mentor JLL and client employees to support a unified delivery process Use good judgement to adjust course when necessary to accommodate specific stakeholder practices
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Business, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field required. Must have a minimum of 5+ years of relevant work experience. Must have extensive retail restaurant construction management experience Experience with exterior site work related to restaurant projects is highly preferred Advanced MS Office skillset required Flexibility with work hours and travel (approximately 25% - 50%) as needed Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and manage priorities Ability to multi-task and work both in a team and independently Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to successfully communicate with architects, contractors, client's representatives, and team members JLL Is an Equal Opportunity Employer JLL is committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce. JLL strongly believes in equal opportunity extended to all individuals in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall and termination without regard to race, color, religion, belief, creed, age, sex, pregnancy or maternity (including childbirth and related conditions), family responsibility (e.g. child care, elder care), nationality, ethnic or national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, civil partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, veteran’s status, genetic information, trade union membership, social position, political view or status as a qualified individual with a disability, protected leave status or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law. The company also endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business and ensures that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements.