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.   

About JLL

We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 92,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.

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

Project & Development Services

JLL Project & Development Services (P&DS) provides consulting, design, management and build services to tenant and owners, leveraging technology and digital solutions to drive outstanding service delivery.

We bring a life-cycle perspective to our clients, from development solutions to our core services in programme, project and cost management and consulting in digital solutions, tenancy management, sustainability, leisure & entertainment, and workplace & design.

Role Purpose

Senior Project Manager directs senior level project management services on assigned JLL client projects/regions/practices, providing superior client service in Johannesburg.

Job Responsibilities

Project Management

Develop and execute project specific and client driven goals, schedules, budgets, strategy and detailed assumptions with methodology for accomplishing and/or managing goals and objectives. Establish and maintain project goals and success criteria that meet both JLL and Client needs.   Interact face‐to‐face, telephonically and on line to build and maintain confidence and rapport with client representatives and ensure that the scopes of 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.   Coordinate any necessary due diligence efforts on behalf of the internal team, project partners, clients and/or end users, maintaining and delivering all appropriate documentation.   Develop a detailed project budget based on historical and market data and clearly defined set of budget assumptions.  Act as the primary senior level contact with the client throughout the duration of the project.Guide the client and team through the design implementation process including conceptual, schematic, design development and construction documentation and signoff.   Develop and maintain Master Project Schedules and manage the successful execution of projects so that completion falls within intended time‐frames.   Prepare various RFP’s needed for vendor and contractor services as well as manage the contractor, vendor selection process.   Develop procedures for distribution, receipt, opening, levelling and award of projects and services.    Interact face‐to‐face, telephonically and on line in the facilitation and initiation of all critical project meetings and coordination exercises with internal staff, key stakeholders and external users to ensure responsibilities are efficiently, accurately and effectively communicated and understood by all concerned.   Manage project performance against schedules, scheduled milestones and critical path items on multiple projects.   Manage vendor and project team performance to ensure compliance with contractual requirements, all regulating entities and client expectations.   Build and manage teams as applicable.Directly responsible for enhancing team revenues through the maintenance and expansion of existing client relationships and by deepening existing relationships and developing new relationships.  Functions as a subject matter expert for a specific product or service.  Able to communicate all available products and service offerings of the Firm.  Contributes to the development of new product and service delivery ideas for the business unit.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Education/Experience

10 to 15 years in responsible charge of Tier 2, 3 or 4 Data Center(s) or Critical manufacturing Operation(s).Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred; or 10 to 15 years related technical experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management or related activity

Skills & Knowledge

Ability to regularly articulate and communicate analyzed data to client and team to achieve project goals.Strong working knowledge of architectural drawings and furniture and space planning concepts.Highly organized with strong analytical skills.Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with executive level external and internal clients as well as external team members (architects, contractors, client’s representatives, etc.) demonstrating a superior and professional level of expertise.  Ability to manage all aspects of construction projects effectively and efficiently including, but not limited to budgeting, scheduling, submittals, change orders. · Fully competent at managing all types/sizes of projects.Extensive knowledge of MS Office applications and MS Project.   

Certifications/Licenses

LEED, AIA, PE, PMP preferred

Location:

–Johannesburg, ZAF

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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