Project Manager, Life Sciences
New York, NY 
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Posted 13 days ago
Job Description
Project Manager/PM - Variable, Life Sciences, Development
About JLL -


We are currently seeking a Project Manager specializing in Life Sciences and Development project management to join our Project and Development Services team. Our team's priorities are:

Cross-selling and support with internal and external Brokerage services
Delivering strategic solutions for clients
Leveraging broad network to drive growth
Developing our people and inspiring others
Supporting ambitions beyond the workplace
Applying new technology and data to drive change
Collaborate with other JLL departments

What this job involves
Managing industry changing projects
As a Senior Project Manager at JLL, you will be directly responsible for leading and delivering challenging projects. Your strong knowledge of life science and new developoment construction projects from start to finish will speak to your ability to push the business forward through innovative and industry changing ideas. You will contribute to the development of the project team, laboratory design, schedule and budget. You will be focused on the client experience by providing innovative solutions to conflicting priorities and helping the client create the laboratory space that meets their scientific and operational needs.


Creating strategic and collaborative solutions
You are an individual who sees the big picture, acts decisively and focuses on creating an energized and collaborative environment. As a SPM/PM 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.

Embracing the human side of business
You are people focused, seeking out and understanding the needs, perspectives and motivations of clients and team members alike. Your ability to manage client and vendor relationships will allow for seamless conflict resolution, account maintenance, and overall development of client relationships.

How will you contribute to the team?
Provides management and daily leadership for JLL project team.
Provides primary daily point of contact to client, contractors and consultants at project level.
Creates and executes project execution plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
Manages all facets of project management (budget, schedule, procurement, quality & risk) for individual real estate projects including planning, design, construction, occupancy and closeout.
Identifies project delivery resources from pre-qualified lists or through individual project qualification process; conducts standard request for proposals; completes bid analysis; recommends resources to clients.
Implements communication plan for meetings and written reports/meeting minutes to keep client and project resources informed. Facilitates project meetings.
Implements project documentation governance aligned with company and Client requirements. Ensure project data integrity and documentation is accurate, timely and coordinated.
Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities.
Reviews deliverables prepared by team before passing to client.
Prepares for project reviews and quality assurance procedures.
Applies life science project knowledge to assist clients in understanding decision points and finding issues early in the project cycle to prevent costly changes later in construction.
Minimizes JLL's exposure and risk on project.
Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
Tracks and reports team hours and expenses on a weekly basis.
Supports manager in providing regular forecast and expense updates to project budget.
Supports manager in determining appropriate revenue recognition, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing, and monitoring project receivables.
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.
Supports the manager in monitoring and addressing all project billing issues and anomalies, both internal and external.
Manages and reviews consultant invoices on behalf of the client.
Follows up with clients and consultants, when necessary, regarding unpaid invoices.
Supports the manager in developing project accounting forecasts and summaries.
Reviews the Project Status Report and general financial reporting required to generate client cost reports.
Supports the manager in forecasting revenue, profitability, margins, bill rates and utilization.
Effectively pursues the execution and filing of project legal documents.
Utilizes previous experience working in and around laboratory environments to assist clients throughout all phases of the construction process.
Previous operations experience in laboratory spaces is a plus, along with the ability to leverage that knowledge to assist in the design process of our existing clients.
Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

Education and experience
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management is preferred.
5-10 years of relevant project management experience related to laboratory use, laboratory construction projects, operational and/or design experience in biology, chemistry, vivarium, cGMP and/or clinical diagnostic laboratories.
Must be highly articulate, have clear and analytical approach to problem solving, and strong decision-making abilities. Must have excellent communication and presentation skills.
Must possess a thorough understanding of Project Management, Building Design & Construction, Critical Path Method (CPM) Scheduling, Building Cost Modeling and Risk Analysis.
Must thoroughly understand and utilize Information Technology in the performance of work including Internet, Microsoft Windows OS, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project.
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.

 

Job Summary
Company
JLL
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
5 to 10 years
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