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Sidley Austin LLP · 1 day ago

Project Manager

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$90K/yr - $103K/yr

3+ years exp

Sidley Austin LLP is a law firm that is seeking a Project Manager to support the Senior Manager Location Planning & Management. The Project Manager will manage various firmwide real estate planning and construction projects, collaborating with individuals across the Firm’s offices and at various levels throughout the organization.

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Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Manage projects of varying size and complexity from beginning to completion

Assist in managing the various firm location-related initiatives, such as office openings / closings, relocations, and construction projects, including preparing financial analyses and budgeting for project costs

Support the Firm’s lease transaction activities

Assist with contract negotiation for key vendors and perform contract reviews including the evaluation of pricing and contract terms

Support the annual capital budget and projection process for related projects

Support the Firm’s sustainability reporting initiatives, via data sourcing and analysis

Oversight and implementation of various Firm and office initiatives

Manage and facilitate information requests

Perform various types of analysis to support Firm management and decision making - including: economic, cost/benefit and profitability

Assist with the documentation of existing processes and recommend process improvements

Collaborate on projects with other departments and various Firm offices including: Accounting, HR, IT, Facilities and Office Administrators

Ability to travel on an occasional basis (5%) and in some instances for an extended period of time for certain projects

Manage other Firm projects, as assigned

Additional duties, as assigned

Qualification

Financial AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointProject ManagementProject Management CertificationAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailInterpersonal CommunicationProblem-Solving Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university, preferably in Accounting or Finance

A minimum of 3 years of financial analysis and project management experience

Experience creating and presenting analyses to be used in business decisions

Demonstrated project management skills

Advanced capabilities and knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Strong organizational skills

Strong attention to detail

Good judgment

Strong interpersonal communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others

Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion

Able to work under pressure

Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

Preferred

Public accounting or consulting experience

Previous experience working in a professional services firm

Project Management certification is a plus

Benefits

Bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits program

Company

Sidley Austin LLP

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Sidley is an elite global law firm.

Founded in 1866

Chicago, Illinois, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.sidley.com

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