General Manager

at Jones Lang LaSalle in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Summary: JLL is currently seeking a General Manager that will manage properties as directed by the property owners and in accordance with the standards and procedures of JLL, and in accordance with the Management Agreement. The General Manager (GM) functions as the professional-in-charge of the specific asset(s) under management. As the lead professional, the GM is responsible for all aspects of client and tenant satisfaction. Of specific importance is achieving stated financial results (NOI and cash flow) and operating objectives (leasing, capital improvements, system enhancements, tenant satisfaction, operating expense control, etc.). The GM is responsible for working directly with the client to ensure a thorough understanding of its investment objectives and the development of acceptable property-specific strategic plans of an operating and capital budget. Once developed, the GM must oversee the implementation of approved initiatives and programs by managing and coordinating the efforts of the property team. The GM provides excellent communication (both written and verbal) to both building owners and tenants to ensure an ongoing, successful relationship.

What You'll Be Doing:

Operations -
Assist in completing the JLL Management Audit.
Inspects properties and equipment to determine extent of service and equipment required. Recommends, justifies, develops and coordinates projects that enhance the value of the office buildings. Assigns employees or vendors to duties such as maintenance, repair, or renovation and obtains bids for additional work from outside contractors pursuant to client and JLL guidelines. Notifies tenants of special projects, emergencies, or other requests.
Works with Chief Engineer to assign employees to duties such as maintenance, repair, or renovation and obtains bids for additional work from outside contractors, pursuant to client and Jones Lang LaSalle guidelines.
Capable of managing major construction projects such as lobby renovations, garage membrane resurfacing, elevator upgrades, facade repairs, etc. Reviews construction specifications or plans, obtaining advice from the Chief Engineer, Operating Engineers and/or engineering/design consultants. Oversee all preventative maintenance programs. Prioritize day-to-day operations and provide direction to engineering staff.
Supports Brokerage Team in the review of lease proposals and lease language, lease discussions, and negotiations. The Upon execution of the Lease, GM assists the Project Manager (if applicable) in the tenant construction coordination process, prepares the set-up of accounting information to collect specified rents and develops lease abstracts. Maintains intimate knowledge of lease agreements; ensures compliance from an accounting standpoint and acts upon from an operations point of view. GM is responsible for lease administration process and assists in managing tenant option rights and notifications.
Employs or contracts for onsite management and engineering personnel, as delineated within the operating budget, management plan and/or management services agreement. Submits hiring recommendations to Group Manager and/or Regional Manager for approval.
Competitively bids and prepares all service contracts to assure high quality and cost-effective services. Assembles and analyzes contract bids, and submits bids, recommendations and standard form contract agreement to authorized signor for execution. Acts as primary contact for service contractors and vendors. Participates in group bid process as appropriate. Ensures that all legal agreements have been fully executed by Contractor and ownership.
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JLL Is an Equal Opportunity Employer JLL is committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce.  JLL strongly believes in equal opportunity extended to all individuals in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall and termination without regard to race, color, religion, belief, creed, age, sex, pregnancy or maternity (including childbirth and related conditions), family responsibility (e.g. child care, elder care), nationality, ethnic or national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, civil partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, veteran’s status, genetic information, trade union membership, social position, political view or status as a qualified individual with a disability, protected leave status or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law.  The company also endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business and ensures that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements.