Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

Project Controls Manager

Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Chicago • Illinois • Massachusetts • United States

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Salary

💰 $85,000 - $120,000 per year

About the role

  • Manage daily project operations, including cost analysis, project/program budget and cashflow reporting, change order tracking, and PO/invoice processing
  • Collaborate with project managers, team leadership, JLL Finance, and client staff to achieve project and account goals
  • Prepare and distribute monthly reports on Projected Spend, Work-In-Place, and Cost Summary
  • Manage accurate cost reports, spend forecasts and schedules
  • Analyze project over/under spends at a program level
  • Develop and manage project charters, schedules, and change order processes
  • Review and verify vendor quotes, proposals, and SOVs
  • Maintain project cost codes (WBS) in accordance with established standards
  • Manage project financial close-out activities
  • Participate in process documentation and the development and implementation of process improvement initiatives
  • Collaborate with JLL Finance on billing, budget updates, reconciliations, and PO issuance
  • Develop and maintain effective relationships with all stakeholders

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or Finance/Accounting
  • Minimum 5 years of direct construction project management, project management principles, project controls, or construction project accounting experience
  • Thorough knowledge of the construction industry and field experience
  • High proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups, external file linking, macros)
  • Experience with project scope, schedule, budget, and cashflows
  • Understanding of project risks related to budget, scope and schedule impact
  • Familiarity with various contracting types (GMP, Lump Sum, Design Build, etc.)
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to simplify the complex
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a relationship builder
  • Ability to work independently, think creatively and analytically, and make data-driven decisions
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work well with diverse stakeholders
  • Adaptable and open to change
  • Experience with JD Edwards E-1, AdaptiveWork, Ingenius Build, PowerBI, Trimble and scheduling software (MS Project or similar)
Benefits
  • 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
  • Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
cost analysisproject budget managementcashflow reportingchange order trackingproject chartersschedulesvendor quotes reviewproject financial close-outproject controlsconstruction project accounting
Soft Skills
communication skillsinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsattention to detailindependent workcreative thinkinganalytical thinkingrelationship buildingadaptabilityability to manage multiple priorities
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in EngineeringBachelor's degree in ArchitectureBachelor's degree in Construction ManagementBachelor's degree in FinanceBachelor's degree in Accounting