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What this job involves – 

The Furniture Project Manager (FPM) Providing expertise in operational planning, furniture projects, workplace design and daily furniture requests within the Client's real estate portfolio. The FPM will set up project files, folders, and templates at the start of each project, providing best practices; Manage the tracker throughout each project and help oversee the partnership between our 3rd party furniture dealer/vendor and JLL’s Interior Design Team and Relocation Project Managers. They will lead project specific reporting to the client all while maintaining records in a manner that protects the client and JLL confidentiality. Additionally, they will manage the tracking of project hours, spend and vendor activities relative to assignment and complete JLL internal and client project close-out. They will lead all small to medium furniture projects and reconfigurations and support complex  project activity within their dedicated region/zone. They will be the subject matter expert for furniture activity within their region/zone. They will be accountable for the schedule and budget for furniture activity within their region/zone related to the projects they oversee. They will help lead lessons learned and continuous improvements for their region/zone.

What is your day to day?  

• Plan and successfully manage small to medium sized furniture projects and furniture related activity
• Manage the majority of a project by self and/or coordinate with additional staff
• Develop and implement furniture project plan, schedule, and budget through collaboration with the facility, project and vendor managers and adhere to it  
• Prepare/update project status reports, review work orders and ensure timely completion, update tracking reports and maintain files for due diligence and financials.
• Plan, schedule and implement furniture relocations, providing the main client contact with scheduled dates, updates and pictures
• Communicate actively during meetings and other project related speaking situations with a focus on delivering the project on-time, on budget and meeting the clients’ expectations
• Work independently; anticipate upcoming required project tasks and initiate activities for self and other
• Participate in presentation interviews, convey key points, and answer potential client questions with a firm understanding of the project 
• Collaborates with Space Management, Project Management, Facility Management and other vendor team members on all efforts
• Interfaces with designers and Client to develop options, finalize project concepts and prepare final documents for client approval
• Serves as the primary JLL contact for furniture relocation requests and collaborates with FPM Coordinator and Sr. FPM to ensure client needs are met
• Engage SPW, Facilities, Strategic Planning team, RPM team and JLL PjM as needed for scope and cost related to projects.

Desired experience and technical skills  

• People or vendor management ability
• Experience managing electrical and data activity as it relates to furniture or commercial spaces
• Experience managing a project schedule and project budget
• Advanced knowledge of planning and delivery services
• Experience in Project Management required
• Advanced ability to coordinate colleagues, vendors, partners in a fast paced environment
• Ability to manage multiple activities successfully with minimal guidance
• Project oversight for small to medium furniture projects
• Experience in a CMMS technology with a move management module and/or client facilities management system
• Proficient in Autocad
• Knowledge of construction or commercial real estate industry
• Enhanced ability to utilize  Google Suite technologies
• Familiarity with architectural drawings and furniture and space planning concepts
• 3 - 5 years of facility, project, large furniture activity or construction related experience in a Corporate Real Estate environment
• Background in project management, construction management, architecture or project strategy planning is desirable  
• Experience with multiple manufacturers’ furniture systems preferred
• Background in the furniture industry is highly desirable
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with executive level external and internal clients
•  Provides constructive criticism with actionable directives
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Effective meeting management
• Highly organized with strong analytical skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment and work both in a team and independently

Estimated total compensation for this position:

94,300.00 – 124,100.00 USD per year

The total compensation range is an estimate and not guaranteed. An employment offer is based on an applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data .

Location:

On-site –Sunnyvale, CA

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If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

• 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

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