Senior Project Manager

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Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people  and empowering them to  thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.   

About Us: 

Our Projects and Development Services (PDS) team provide corporate and institutional clients with the management of design, construction, and relocation services to minimise risk and eliminate unnecessary cost.

Projects range from greenfield developments to major fit outs and refurbishments, from single one-off projects to state, national multi-site and regional roll-out projects requiring consistent nationwide delivery. 

As one of the largest project management firms in Australia with a team of over 320 professional staff, we operate in sectors including commercial, industrial, education, data centres, hotels, retail, and defence. 

About the role:

Your primary focus will be to manage the Retail and Commercial program for JLL on the ANZ account. Together with the Account Executive and Project Director for Masterplan you identify, pursue and deliver projects with primary responsibility for the quality and development of skills across the delivery team. 

As Delivery Manager you will be operating as a Senior Project Manager (SPM) and will be expected to contribute independently to the tasks below.  This means as a SPM you demonstrate a high familiarity with the subject matter and are able to produce these deliverables with no guidance from senior team members. Senior Project Managers are able to validate and oversee deliverables produced by Project Coordinators, Assistant Project Managers and Project Managers.   It is expected a SPM manages between 5-8 projects at various stages.

Responsibilities:

As the Senior Project Manager, you are expected to take total responsibility for the effective management of all phases of a project (or projects) from initial establishment to handover and project closure of your projects as well as any persons you manage.  The role requires coordinating thought and leadership skills to encourage maximum contributions of all participants in the project and focus these to maximise outcomes for all stakeholders.

• Establish project budget in accordance with client requirements. Manage and forecast expenditure to achieve completion within budget.
• Establish a detailed overall project programme that sets clear milestones and objectives to ensure successful project delivery.
• Establish an accurate and up to date risk register.
• Preparation of PCG (Project Control Group) reports and attend PCG meetings as required.
• RFP (Request for Proposal) preparation, scope writing and tendering
• Lead value engineering, buildability analysis, and assist in critically reviewing the design and documentation to minimize risk and maximize outcomes.
• Lead contract negotiations and award. 
• Contract administration, ensuring contracts with clients, consultants and suppliers are properly executed and maintained.  Carry out contract administration of all vendors professionally and in accordance with legal requirements to protect commercial interests of client and JLL.
• Establishing and maintaining anticipated cost reports.  Including cash flows and accruals.  Ensuring invoices from vendors are submitted in a timely manner to both the clients and JLL accounting.
• Reviewing and providing recommendations on variations. Collecting and vetting appropriate supporting documentation for submission to clients.  Obtaining timely client approvals.
• Implementing and maintaining JLL Health Safety and Environmental systems and take responsibility for areas under your direction.
• Ensure attention to details on all deliverables and the overall quality of final products positively represents JLL.
• Ensure a Safety and Environmental Plan is in place and is actively complied with by yourself and others.
• Be able to effectively run project in the absence of the Project Director.

Sounds like you? This is what we are looking for:

A degree in a relevant Project or Construction Management related discipline or related field and ten (10) years’ experience or a combination of formal education and experience in excess of twelve (12) years, seven of which must be related to Design, Construction, or Project Management. 

What to expect from us:

You’ll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where the best inspire the best. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things, join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. Keep those ambitions in sight and imagine where JLL can take you.

As an organisation, we don’t just accept that we are a place of many different people, but we embrace it, we celebrate it, and we proactively support the needs that difference brings. JLL is committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation or disability, and that is why, for more than a decade, we continue to rank among the World’s Most Ethical Companies. We are dedicated to offering veterans from all ranks and services a successful civilian career as they transition out of the military. We recognise and appreciate the skills acquired in their service careers as vital and transferable to our workforce.

How to apply: Interested candidates, please use following the link below quoting the job reference number MPREQ496575

Location:

On-site –Melbourne, VIC

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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