Jeremy Thomas

Results driven Senior Project Manager with 10+ years of experience managing commercial, capital, high rise, hotel related, and multisite construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, estimating, scheduling, procurement, contract coordination, change orders, subcontractor management, client communication, field oversight, QA/QC, commissioning, and closeout. Experienced leading client side capital projects through JLL, directing estimating and preconstruction teams, coordinating A/E partners, GCs, vendors, and field crews, and resolving issues early before they impact budget, schedule, quality, or client relationships.

Based in the New York metro area with access to major airports and available for travel as project needs require.

Senior Project Manager at Jones Lang Lasalle (2024-04 – Present)

• Lead client side capital projects through JLL for National Grid's Long Island portfolio, managing scope, budgets, schedules, stakeholder alignment, field coordination, construction oversight, commissioning, and closeout for active operating facilities, typically $1M–$4M+ each
• Serve as a primary project liaison between client stakeholders, facilities teams, operations, A/E partners, GCs, vendors, and internal leadership to keep project goals, decisions, risks, and delivery expectations aligned
• Develop and maintain project work plans, schedules, action trackers, risk registers, cost forecasts, change logs, KPI reports, and executive updates to communicate project performance and prevent surprises
• Coordinate design reviews, procurement, RFP/RFQ activity, bid leveling, contract award support, site walks, OAC meetings, QA/QC, issue resolution, commissioning, and closeout documentation
• Drive cost control and budget reconciliation by reviewing forecasts, tracking project spend, identifying risks early, and escalating scope or funding impacts before they affect delivery
• Manage multisite work across operations centers, warehouses, offices, and fleet facilities, sequencing construction activity to reduce disruption while maintaining budget, schedule, safety, quality, and client priorities
• Identify project risks early and drive solutions through value engineering, vendor negotiations, buy outs, scope review, constructability discussions, and recovery planning when cost or schedule concerns arise.

Chief Estimator/Sales at Action Storefronts, Inc. (2022-05 – 2024-04)

• Directed estimating, preconstruction, and client/vendor coordination for multi million dollar commercial storefront, glass, curtain wall, façade, and exterior construction projects
• Pioneered the creation and deployment of estimating templates, bid standards, and pricing structures that improved consistency, speed, and accuracy across proposals
• Prepared detailed estimates, scope reviews, value engineering options, material alternates, bid proposals, and budget recommendations to support project planning, procurement, and contract decisions
• Evaluated drawings, specifications, site requirements, and scope gaps to identify cost, schedule, constructability, or coordination issues before they became field problems
• Partnered with owners, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal project teams to align pricing, scope, schedule expectations, and delivery requirements
• Managed budget forecasts, contract scope, change impacts, subcontractor coordination, supplier pricing, and NYC building code requirements, including work involving DDC, SCA, NYCHA, and MTA
• Mentored estimators and project managers on estimating methodology, bid review, client communication, and technical accuracy
• Championed initiatives that culminated in a 57% revenue surge in 2022 relative to the prior year

Project Manager at Pioneer Window Mfg. Corp. (2018-01 – 2022-05)

• Managed budgeting, scheduling, design coordination, procurement, field execution, change orders, cost tracking, subcontractor coordination, and closeout for major NYC high rise, commercial, and hotel related construction projects
• Supported projects including 420 Kent Ave. ($45M scope), 76 11th Ave. ($120M scope), One Wall Street ($6M scope), Hampton Inn/Hilton Times Square at 150 West 48th St. ($5M scope), 2100 North Central Road ($10M scope), 42 Orchard St. ($26M scope), and 500 Main St. ($17M scope)
• Oversaw façade, curtain wall, glass, window, storefront, and exterior installation work, coordinating field crews of 50+ along with subcontractors, assistant project managers, site superintendents, and support staff
• Coordinated field fixes with engineers, reviewed curtain wall layouts against adjacent façade components, field measured conditions, and developed layouts based on owner requests and site constraints
• Developed dynamic project tracking metrics utilizing Excel macros, facilitating real-time evaluations of project progress and prompt course adjustments when needed
• Prepared cost estimates, value engineering assessments, change order pricing, pencil requisitions, project tracking tools, and fiscal controls while maintaining relationships with owners, owner's reps, vendors, and site leadership

Consultant Project Manager at Lafayette Glass Company – Repair & Maintenance (2017-07 – 2017-11)

• Managed glass repair and maintenance projects for major NYC commercial properties, overseeing surveys, proposals, fabrication, and installations through Salesforce. Directed a team of 6 technicians, created systems to meet deadlines, and collaborated with real estate firms to ensure quality and timely delivery. Resolved after hour emergency repairs and nurtured strong client relationships with top property management companies.

Project Manager/Sales at Cintas Managed Solutions – Metro Door, Inc. (2015-07 – 2017-07)

• Managed 2,000+ nationwide installations from design through completion, coordinating 100+ subcontractors while exceeding a $4.2M sales target. Partnered with engineering dept. to resolve field issues, designed and developed new products in AutoCAD, created shop drawings, and developed Excel macros to streamline processes. Ensured risk mitigation, quality control, and on-time delivery across all projects, including those in Canada and Puerto Rico.

Consultant Client Project Administrator; Registered Issuer Tabulation Services at Broadridge Financial Solutions (2014-12 – 2015-06)

• Reconciled entitlements and created corporate meeting vote reports for high-profile clients, ensuring compliance with proxy requirements. Streamlined reporting processes, boosting data reconciliation efficiency by 62% and developing training procedures for new associates. Responsible for the creation of annual and special meeting vote reports for corporations, according to the requirements stated in Notice of Proxy Statements

Production Assistant at CBS Productions Inc. (2011-10 – 2014-11)

Technical/Customer Service Representative at CUNY Research Foundation Internship – HRA Infoline (2010-11 – 2011-06)

BA in Economics – Baruch College/City University of New York (2009 – 2013)