Global Real Estate: Design and Construction, Vice President

Join our Americas South Design & Construction team to provide oversight and be accountable for managing multiple Real Estate Design and Construction projects of varying size and complexity for our corporate offices within the South Central sub-region & will oversee sub-regional project managers. 

As a Design & Construction - Senior Project Manager within Global Real Estate, you will be familiar with all phases of Real Estate Project Management activities, including, but not limited to, program development, budgeting and estimating, planning and design, scheduling, knowledge of furniture systems, procurement of design and construction vendors, conflict resolution, cost negotiations, project implementation, oversight and project close-out. 

You will be responsible for managing all project stakeholder members and coordinating all required activities during the course of the projects through the conceptual planning, programming, engineering, construction, furniture procurement and installation, security systems, IT structured cabling, user occupancy and final project close-out and turnover to JP Morgan Chase facilities in a timely, efficient and cost effective manner. You will monitor design and construction activities to insure that all phases of the performance of the work is done in accordance with established standards, contractual agreements, and as expeditiously and economically as possible.

This position will manage project requests relating to repositioning programs, renovating and reconfiguring office space, replacement or upgrading building infrastructure and support systems, and relocating staff. You must be able to communicate with senior GRE management and associates at all levels.

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrate deep knowledge of the construction industry and manage projects of various scales, ranging from $50k to $100M.
• Manage and support project managers in their local market.
• Manage and are accountable for project scope, budget, and schedule.
• Monitor build progress, overseeing finance and ensuring project quality. Report and manage risks. 
• Meet with clients, stakeholders and GRE leaders  to report on project progress
• Instill a sense of urgency in your project teams
• Communicate exceptionally – both verbal and written
• Demonstrate proficiency in different construction contracting methods (lump sum, GMP, etc)
• Make strategic decisions and provide leadership and direction to project managers to implement those decisions
• Balance financial management responsibilities—develop budgets, monitor costs, and adhere to schedules—while ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes

Required Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills:

• Bachelors or Master’s Degree and 8 years of work experience
• Construction management experience- demonstrated ability to manage complex corporate construction jobs (high capital value, muti-phased)
• Excellent oral and written, presentation & communication skills and a self-starter who delivers exceptional project management skills
• Strong ability to work with clients at all levels of the organization
• Strong proficiency in compiling and presenting written project correspondence to executive leadership
• Experience and knowledge of business processes and procedures, applications, workflow, and planning
• Must possess strong conflict management, communication, organizational and negotiating skills
• Detailed knowledge of business services and systems and implementing corporate policies
• Strong working knowledge of full MS Office suite, with excellent financial modeling/management skills in Excel
• Availability to travel within their market as needed to visit project sites
• Ability to rent a car as needed

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills:

• Degree preference for Construction, Engineering, Architecture or Business

• Working in Real Estate or Project Management experience preferred