JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.  

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies 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.   

He/she will be based in Lisbon and will report directly to the Head of Project & Development Services in Portugal, working with various JLL’s functional teams and business unit stakeholders to deliver customer needs and program goals.

As a key member of JLL, a successful candidate will be responsible for Building Consulting services, supporting JLL’s organizational goals and objectives through efforts to:

Act as a motivational leader with a focus on the delivery of strategic solutions;Connecting all various business lines to lead cross-functional teams and create reliable integrated services to transform the Real Estate through value-added technical consulting services;Create strategic partnerships and alliances to support the completion of strategic objectives in business diversification and expansion;Enhancing key client objectives to the highest international standards with emphasis on technical due diligence, project monitoring, technical feasibility, sustainability, quality, safety, health and environment;A collaborative team player with the intellect, vision and drive to promote fresh approaches to drive innovation and efficiency across the business;Promote growth and transformation;Optimize key resources;Leverage functional interdependencies.

 

Responsibilities of the Director- Building Consultancy

Developing and managing Business Strategy and objectives in line with JLL ambitions;Defining and owning the financial responsibilities of the Building Consulting services;Developing a business to grow in the following segments: technical due diligence, project monitoring and technical feasibility;Developing internal partnerships with the Strategic Consulting and Sustainability teams in order to pursue joint business opportunities;Developing synergies with other BUs to enhance JLL positioning and market share;Develop end-to-end consultancy solutions for landlords (developers, investors) and occupiers alike;Exhibiting a complete understanding of the company's corporate governance policies and procedures and ensuring they are adhered to within the workgroup;Manage the overall success building consulting activities, including, effectively developing and driving the business, budget, schedule, project team, roles & responsibilities, stakeholder approvals, and identifying the risks and mitigation/corrective measures;Leading and supporting staff in areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising and rewarding performance and retention;Leading by example and model behaviours that are consistent with the company's values;Develop profitable business relationships with clients to ensure that goals and objectives are established and achieved. Developing and implementing action plans to correct variances;Anticipating and responding to client's needs and concerns;Ability to present complex ideas to a large audience with confidence and clarity.

 

Skills and attributes of the Director- Building Consultancy

The Surveyor - Building Consultancy must have strong practical experience in planning/cadastral/administrative matters as well as technical related subjects and management, gained through managing large and complex projects. He or she must have the following:

Experience in providing RE Strategic Consultancy Services in connection with technical due diligence, project monitoring, technical feasibility & consulting services;Relevant track record and ability in managing large scale, complex and multidisciplinary projects with both national and international players;Excellent/Good knowledge and handling of technical methodology and techniques applied to the BU products;Ability to work positively with the wide range of individuals involved;Strong leadership and management skills;Good knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures;Lateral and Strategic thinking with an ability to find innovative ways to deliver the services;Strong understanding of different cultures, terrains, and environments;Flexibility and readiness to travel as needed;Highly organized with strong organizational and commercial skills;Good listening and understanding skills and an international mindset;Previous experience effectively supervising, training, mentoring and evaluating project managers at various levels within the organization/team.

 

A successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

Master’s degree in Civil or Building Engineering or Architecture, Business, or related field;Experience 10+ years in project/program management related field and with specific expertise in a technical consulting environment;Proficient in English, both written and oral;Being an RICS member would be a plus;Enrolled into Board of Engineers or Board of Architects) would be a plus

Location:

On-site –Lisbon, PRT

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!

JLL Privacy Notice

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.

For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement.

For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.

For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here.

Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process –  you may email us at accomodationrequest@am.jll.com. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL.