Job Description

The Project Manager will support the Senior Manager Location Planning & Management. The Project Manager will be responsible for managing various firmwide real estate planning and construction projects and will work with individuals across the Firm’s offices and at various levels throughout the organization. The Project Manager will work on projects in areas including: space options review and analysis, construction project business and financial management, new office openings, sustainability reporting and vendor management. The Project Manager will also be involved in performing economic reviews and developing process improvements at both the Firm and office levels.

Duties and 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

Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. If an estimated salary range for this role is available, it will be provided in our Target Salary Range section. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits.

Target Salary Range

$90,000 - $103,000 if located in Illinois

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email staffrecruiting@sidley.com (current employees should contact Human Resources).

Education and/or Experience:

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

Preferred:

• Public accounting or consulting experience
• Previous experience working in a professional services firm
• Project Management certification is a plus

Other Skills and Abilities:

The following will also be required of the successful candidate:

• 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

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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