Senior Director, Project Management

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The Merritt & Harris group of Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is currently seeking an experienced Senior Construction Project Manager (SPM) to join our dynamic team. The SPM can work remotely for the most part.

About Us:

Prior to being acquired by JLL in 2016, the Merritt & Harris group (www.merrittandharrisinc.com) had been a national leader in construction consulting, representing lenders and real estate investors on a variety of complex and high-profile projects including professional sports facilities, hotels, retail spaces, industrial, office and residential buildings. No design work is performed by our staff. The group employs over 40 professionals in five offices across the country (New York City, Boston, Los Angeles, Fort Lauderdale and Dallas), in addition to the 100+ JLL offices. Along with access to some of the most compelling projects and best experience in the industry and a collegial and professional group of peers, we offer a full range of benefits including 401k, health, dental, eye care, life insurance, paid licensing fees, and a great work/life balance.

Job Description:

The SPM will perform both Construction Monitoring (CM) and Property Condition Assessment (PCA) assignments. Construction projects are monitored for quality, compliance with plans, adherence to schedule, and accuracy of requisition draw requests. With the PCA assignments, the Project Manager will be called upon to evaluate existing properties and report on their condition. The Senior Project Manager will interface directly with their clients and prepare reports.

The SPM will be one of a number of professionals on the Merritt & Harris team to work on a project. The successful candidate needs to be personable, a very strong communicator and a team player. Additionally, they need to have a strong work ethic, and a good (and appropriate) sense of humor to help them navigate the challenges surrounding a project while keeping morale high. We look for individuals who can work through difficult conversations and have all parties feeling motivated afterwards about an appropriate course of action.

Requirements
Education and Experience:

• Professional license (RA/PE) or a degree in architecture, engineering or construction technology
• Minimum 5-10 years of construction field work experience

Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of plans and specifications, requisition draw requests,

contracts, budgets, change orders and construction schedules

• Excellent oral and written skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
• Structural or mechanical engineering background a plus
• LEED accreditation a plus
• A driver's license and the ability to do some overnight travel

Personality Traits of Our Team:

• Professionalism in all interactions
• Independence in reporting
• Thoroughness in analysis
• Tirelessness in representing our clients
• Positive and energetic in contributing to the Merritt & Harris team
• A healthy sense of humor

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Full Benefits package available

Benefits:

Our benefits are a good reason to come to JLL.

We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry, and then empowering them with the resources and support to enhance their health, financial and personal well-being. Our underlying benefits philosophy is this: be fair to our people, and provide opportunities for those who take advantage of our programs and resources to lower their health costs and increase their personal and financial security.

Benefits to eligible employees, include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Flexible Work Arrangements may be available
• Executive Benefits

What you can expect from us

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We can't wait to see where your ambitions take you at JLL. Apply today!

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