Engineering Project Manager, Life Sciences - Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated

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We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. As a Fortune 500 company, we help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. We have nearly 300 corporate offices across 80 countries, with a team of more than 93,000 individuals and believe a diverse and inclusive culture is one where everyone succeeds.

We are currently seeking a Project Manager to specialize in life science projects (lab and manufacturing spaces), building infrastructure (electrical systems – UPS, Generators; switchgear; mechanical systems – air handlers, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, etc; lab equipment and moves – autoclaves, fume hoods, etc; Fire Life Safety Systems – Sprinkler systems, Controls, etc; and building envelope – roofs, pavement, parking structure, etc) to join our Project and Development Services team on our client’s life science account at their headquarters in Thousand Oaks, CA.

As a Project Manager at JLL, you will be directly responsible for executing complex project goals through agile and strategic leadership. Leveraging a national platform will allow you to focus on and lead industry changing projects that influence the future of work. Your strong knowledge of construction projects, from inception to execution and turn over (especially in a highly regulated life science setting) will speak to your holistic approach to client needs. Your influence will be founded in facilitating critical stakeholder meetings to discuss project deliverables (schedule and budget), providing on-site project leadership and applying financial acumen to meet client goals.

Creating strategic and collaborative solutions

You are an individual who focuses on creating an energized and collaborative environment. As a Project Manager, you will contribute to the establishment and refinement of work quality, cultural initiatives and best practices to drive results as a team. Success will be measured by your ability to develop procedures and winning strategies to guide your team to 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. You will demonstrate the ability to contribute to the culture, growth and development of a team by providing onsite leadership to ensure performance criteria and standards are being met.

A relationship builder

You value both verbal and written communications to underpin 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.

Qualifying Attributes:

■     A Bachelor’s degree is required.  Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.

■     Experience with physical construction process and procedure, including safety planning, logistic planning, and site presence/supervision

■     3+ years’ experience demonstrating their advanced project management/engineering skills and experience managing a variety of project, sizes, types and complexities

■     Knowledge/experience of laboratories, manufacturing areas and/or MEP building utility and automation systems

■     Must be willing to train and become proficient in Jones Lang LaSalle's and client's project management software's and develop an advanced knowledge of PDS Platform (including, Atlas, One View, Tools, & Templates.

■     Maintain knowledge of interconnection points with other Jones Lang LaSalle Service Lines (e.g. Integrated Facilities Management, Occupancy Planning, Move-Add-Change Projects) and expertise in how to leverage these service into additional opportunities to serve our clients.

■     Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

■     Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Project software.

■     Demonstrate an ability to negotiate terms and conditions with subcontractors that align with the value expectations that we share with our clients.

■     Demonstrate an ability to manage with vendors and subcontractors to ensure full compliance with all project policies and procedures, including the formal closeout of all projects in less than 120 days after project completion.

■     Demonstrate an ability to develop a continuous improvement and development program for their own growth plan.

Responsibilities:

■     Responsibility to prepare (or oversee the preparation) of accurate project documentation for all phases of construction including project charter, due diligence reports, budgets, schedules, meeting minutes, financial funding requests, status reports, punch lists, and special reports, on-time and in accordance with pre-established formats in order to pass all project documentation reviews with client.

■     Responsibility to develop risk management plans, and lead teams through established work authorization processes in order to ensure no impacts or incidents within critical environments or equipment.

■     Responsibility to handle multiple projects in various stages of completion.

■     Responsibility to work as "One Team” within the JLL Account Team

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Estimated total compensation for this position:

The total compensation range is an estimate and not guaranteed. An employment offer is based on an applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data.

Location:

On-site –Thousand Oaks, CA

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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