Bria Parrish

About Bria Parrish

Dedicated Project Management Professional leveraging expertise in architecture and…

Experience

1. Senior Director, Projects (Team Lead)

   JLL

   Jul 2023 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   Oversees the execution of complex construction projects ($30-60M/year) contributing to strategic real estate initiatives throughout the Mid-South region through a team of (5) project managers- Reviews and analyzes information to act decisively, manage time and meet client deadlinesEnsures project team meets the established schedules, financial forecasts and requirements throughout the project lifecycle- Develops, maintains and manages master project schedules to ensure successful project execution- Builds and maintains rapport with client representatives and ensures that the scopes of the project and outside business forces affecting the project is fully understood and that specific deliverables are fully understood with performance standards and other relevant criteria- Contributes to a diverse, supportive and talented team- Leads the team in the management of the design and construction processes including management of external vendors such as architects, general contractors, interior designers, consultants, engineers, testing agencies, etc- Leads the team to monitor the budget and create cost savings for the client- Serves as the liaison between the client, finance, and vendors- Acts as the primary escalation point with the client throughout the duration of the project- Identifies opportunities to streamline processes and implement best practices amongst the team- Responsible for capital plan management, project manager assignments, project ROM development, monitoring data health and accuracy and ensuring accurate financial forecasting- Collaborates across all JLL platforms including transaction managers, facilities managers, building engineers, occupancy planners, low voltage managers, move managers, etc.

Education

• University of Maryland Global Campus

  Master of Science - MS

• North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.)