Oversight responsibility for the execution of Real Estate projects under the general direction of the Real Estate Project Director
Oversees all phases of project execution—from contract award through closeout for high priority, higher risk projects
Ensuring critical success factors are met, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, environmental and regulatory compliance, safety, communications, security, and systems integration
Oversees a portfolio of ranked projects as defined by the Project Management Center of Excellence (PMCoE) Risk-Informed Ranking Process
Provide leadership, decision-making, and strategic guidance across all project activities
Coordinate internal and external stakeholders, maintaining alignment with PMCoE policies, procedures, and systems
Ensure delivery excellence from JLL or the Real Estate outsourced service provider in accordance with company standards
Serve as the primary liaison and oversight authority for all project execution services delivered by JLL or other external service provider(s)
Lead cross-functional project teams that include JLL personnel, ensuring seamless integration with internal service providers (ISPs)
Contribute to the development of project field guides and process documentation
Partner with JLL in collecting and applying lessons learned from past projects, actively managing risks, and mentoring team members
Monitor JLL’s adherence to project scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and environmental standards
Partner with the Manager of Portfolio Management to ensure execution supports business unit objectives, broader capital planning goals, and annual budgets
Serve as the escalation point for any performance issues, scope deviations, or stakeholder concerns
Requirements
A Bachelor's Degree and at least seven years of directly related work experience
In Lieu of Bachelor's Degree and seven years of directly related work experience, High School/GED and eleven years of directly related work experience
Proven experience in real estate project development and execution, preferably within utility or commercial sectors
Strong Expertise in Project Management
Expertise in construction management, cost controls, and scheduling
Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to manage matrixed teams
Experience excelling in a highly matrix organizational structure
Familiarity with regulatory environments and capital planning processes
PMP certification preferred or expected within 24 months of placement
Highly organized with strong expertise in decision making, critical thinking, and problem solving
Masters – business (MBA), project management, or equivalent
Operational experience in Transmission, Distribution, or Natural Gas operations
Project related work experience: Risk Management Leadership, Oversight, and Employee Management/Development
Strong project controls knowledge
Experience supporting a large utility investment program with considerable regulatory interface
Strong communications skills and experience with organizational change management best practices