Economic Development Manager

About JLL –
We’re JLL—a 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. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re 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 we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.
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If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
Economic Development Manager

POSITION BRIEF
Responsible for providing direct support services to client's Economic Development Managers in their effort to provide site and facility location services to prospective companies within a specific geographic region. Direct responsibility for handling specific portions of projects as assigned by client’s Managers. Coordination of administrative process dealing with the design and construction of industrial rail spurs to new and/or existing facilities. Initiation and tracking of New Business Review process required for each potential rail location. Assisting in the search for existing track(s) and properties through local operations personnel that match search criteria. Responsible for entering and maintaining data on property, sites, buildings and facilities located adjacent to or served by client rail system. Disseminate information to appropriate client contacts. 25% Travel possible.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accept and independently complete assignments with a time sensitive delivery date
• Understand, utilize and monitor client's New Business Review process as it relates to new proposed developments and sites on client’s system
• Initiate and coordinate on-site development meetings involving BNSF Managers personnel
• Monitor and influence progress on track construction projects at Industry locations
• Gather information specific to a project to prepare and submit a Contract Preparation Package
• Recommend actions involving sale or lease of railroad tracks and/or property
• Travel to inspect and understand specific projects within specific geographic territories
• Develop knowledge of existing real estate developments or prospective sites and buildings within the territory
• Identify, catalog and maintain client database with specific information on those sites and buildings within the territory
• Perform electronic search, verify and create presentation on available sites and/or buildings based on search requests from prospective customers
• Perform other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Working knowledge of transportation principals, logistics concept, real estate principles, economic development process, municipal and state incentive programs
• Understanding of geographic boundaries, zoning concepts, land use and planning, engineering challenges, environmental, surveys and platting
• Understanding the use and need of basic contracts including indemnification, environmental and insurance provisions
• Related bachelor’s degree or equivalent knowledge
• One - five years business experience
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, analytical and communication skills
• Must have ability to work within a satellite office environment
• Must have ability to work independent of direct on site supervision by client
• Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Property databases

What you can expect from us
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We can’t wait to see where your ambitions take you at JLL. Apply today!