VP, Hotels & Hospitality Project & Development Services

, CA, United States

**About JLL**

Were JLLa leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 91,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. Thats why were committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. Were using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and were honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where were headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet all of the requirements below. Were interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

**POSITION OBJECTIVES**

* Develop a robust hospitality project management business for both renovation and new developments across the region (covering Southern California, Nevada, Phoenix and Hawaii)

* Leveraging existing connections and networks in the hospitality sector to create new business for JLL

* Presentations to support new business efforts

* Sourcing suitable RFP / RFQ opportunities

* Penetrate local market and source development and Project Management/advisory opportunities with 3rd party owners / developers

* Delivers senior level project management supervision over assigned Jones Lang LaSalle client projects.

* Provide superior client service.

* Provide superior employee management.

* Contribute to the growth of the company.

* Enhance own professional and personal skills.

* Meet assigned financial targets.

**POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES**

* Work closely with PDS Market Lead on strategic growth initiatives to achieve a market leading position

* Upon award of a project, develop project specific and client driven goals, schedules, budgets and detailed assumptions.

* Establish and maintain project goals and success criteria the meets the client needs.

* Build rapport with client representatives and ensure scope of project and outside business forces affecting the project is fully understood and that specific deliverables are fully understood with performance standards and other relevant criteria.

* Coordinate any necessary due diligence efforts on behalf of the client, maintaining and delivering all appropriate documentation.

* Develop a detailed project budget based on historical and market data and clearly defined set of budget assumptions.

* Act as the primary senior level contact with the client throughout the duration of the project.

* Guide the client and team through the design implementation process including conceptual, schematic, design development and construction documentation and signoff.

* Develop and maintain the Master Project Schedule.

* Prepare various RFPs needed for vendor and contractor services for the complete project.

* Develop procedures for distribution, receipt, opening, levelling and award

* Facilitate a project kick-off meeting with internal staff and key stakeholders to ensure responsibilities are communicated and understood by all concerned.

* Actively track each aspect of project performance against schedules and critical path.

* Oversee vendor and project team members work to ensure compliance with contract and client expectations.

* Identify and address areas of concern regarding potential liabilities and risk (fee, our reputation, errors and omissions, etc.) to Management Committee and Region Manager.

* Assist Management Committee and Region Manager in the establishment and refinement of best practices of standards of excellence.

* Assist in training and developing Jones Lang LaSalle team members in the skills and understanding of firm procedures, methodology and practices expected for a successful project implementation.

* Assist Team Lead in informing client of issues affecting relocation and develop process for facilities training and space turnover.

* Demonstrate proficiency in the use and application of all PDS technology as required for assigned projects.

* Ensure accurate management of all accounts receivables to maintain a level not to exceed planned working capital charge as set by corporate finance and the Regional Operations Manager.

* Assist Local PDS Team in meeting AGM numbers on a Regional and National level as determined on a yearly basis by the Management Executive Committee.

* Comply with all Jones Lang LaSalle policies and procedures, including but not limited to ethics and business practice.

**ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**

* Bachelor Degree from an accredited institution in Accounting, Business, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management strongly preferred

* 10+ years of practical experience in a project administration preferred.

* Ability to regularly communicate analyzed data to client and team to achieve project goals

* Strong working knowledge of architectural drawings and furniture and space planning concepts

* Flexibility with work hours and travel as needed

* Experience in construction management or real estate preferred

* Highly organized with strong analytical skills

* Demonstrated ability to support or lead Business Development initiatives as assigned or requested.

* Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with executive level external and internal clients

* Ability to successfully communicate with architects, contractors, clients representatives, and team members.

* Previous experience effectively supervising, training, mentoring and evaluating several project managers at various levels within the organization/team

* Ability to manage all aspects of construction projects effectively and efficiently including, but not limited to Budgeting, Scheduling, Submittals, Change orders

* Demonstrated high level of performance in project budgeting, contract negotiations and scheduling

* Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and Project software

**BENEFICIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**

* **Experience with hotel renovations & new development essential** including guest room renovations and public space renovations as well as ground-up development projects.

**What you can expect from us**

We succeed together and believe the best inspire the best, so we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our success.

Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your career ambitions, recognizing your contributions, investing in your well-being and providing competitive benefits and pay.

We cant wait to see where your ambitions take you at JLL. Apply today!

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