What this job involves:Providing a roadmap for successWorking with a team, you'll set the vision for every project and enforce a process thathelps everyone get to the finish line. This entails exploring stakeholders' needs throughconducting meetings with relevant parties (clients, consultants, contractors, agencies), aswell as doing the necessary follow-through research and analysis. Afterward, you'll getdown to the project's nitty gritty—such as the corresponding contract, cost, schedule, andhealth and safety requirements. And then you'll proceed to creating the execution planthat ensures delivery of outputs to the stakeholders' expectations and meets our owncommercial objectives.While formulating strategies that will lead to the project's success, you'll also closelymanage the team and keep track of the project's progress—from concept design, designdevelopment, construction documents, as-build drawings, and handing over ofdocuments. Likewise, you'll be expected to light the way during construction, and reviewall pending issues with the project team. You'll need to collaborate effectively with arange of stakeholders, leading from the front while also taking the time to understandtheir point of view.Of course, as you represent our clients' best interests, you'll also keep in mind JLL's ownbusiness needs—and, thereby, strive to achieve an ideal balance between the two.Manning people and operationsYou'll lead by example by showing your team that you're a confident and proactiveleader. You'll need to establish a dynamic environment that promotes the sharing ofideas and employee growth, upholds the firm's values and culture, and aligns with ourpurpose of shaping the future of real estate for a better world. Core to our reputation is our strong focus on health & safety and on sustainability, andyou'll be expected to keep these front-of-mind at all times.On a weekly basis, you'll sit down with clients, consultants, contractors and agencies toreview the progress of a project. You'll also review project status reports during eachoperational phase, and hold a project control group meeting. Creating project monthlyand weekly status reports as well as project risk register and HS reports is also on you. Inthe case of exceptions and remediations, you'll need to report them, as necessary. Asneeded, you—together with the business development manager and other resources —will also prepare proposals, case studies, presentations and lessons learned.Sound like you? Our successful Project Managers ...Engage confidently with internal and external stakeholders and see things from theirperspective.Are driven to succeed and love achieving challenging goals.Bring a structured and organised approach to everything they do.Communicate and collaborate to achieve success.Thrive under pressure and deal effectively with tight deadlines and high expectations.To apply you need to be:Well-versed in project managementYou have a degree in architecture, civil engineering, or MEP engineering. If not, you havegraduated with a degree in a related discipline, or have a mix of formal education andwork experience of more than eight years. At least seven years of previous workexperience is required.A technical and admin pro A structured and organised approach with an eye for detail is crucial. Are you technologysavvy? As the digital leader in project management, we use a range of technologyplatforms to deliver our projects.A good understanding of development management will also be indispensable to thisrole. Are you also familiar with the ins and outs of the government in terms of thearchitecture industry? How well can you interpret, coordinate and talk about constructiondrawings? If you can also manage designs, estimate costs effectively, and carry outcommercial negotiations, market analyses and marketing processes, then you have agreat chance of landing this job.A steadfast leader with strong business know-howCritical in this role is the ability to inspire your team members to walk with you whateverproject comes your way. You are resilient and can deal effectively with competingpriorities and tight deadlines.Are you a big-picture-thinking and influential manager who knows how to overcomechallenges quickly and calmly with advanced problem-solving skills? Driven andambitious by nature, you should also have a mastery of the ins and outs of business—from products and systems to processes, tools and best practices. You should also be anindustry and local market insider with focus on real estate and construction.An excellent communicatorWe achieve our biggest success when working together, so clear communication is key,as is collaboration and team work. Having a strong command of language—will help you succeed as a project manager, especially in winning potentialclients and maintaining good relationships with them, encouraging your people to dogreat work, and creating good dynamics with the entire project team.What we can do for you:At JLL, our purpose is to shape the future of real estate for a better world.We make sure that you become the best version of yourself by helping you realise yourfull potential in an entrepreneurial and inclusive work environment. We will empower yourambitions through our dedicated Total Rewards Program, competitive pay and benefitspackage.
