Associate Project Manager

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in Dubai seeks an Associate Project Manager (Fit-Out) to lead delivery of high-profile fit-out projects. You will develop briefs, plans and budgets, and manage design teams and local approvals to meet client expectations and schedule.

Strong stakeholder management and bilingual communication are essential for success in this role. The position requires 10+ years of consultancy experience in the Middle East, with a track record in fit-out project delivery and

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Construction, or a relevant field.
• Professional memberships are an advantage but not essential.
• Excellent written and verbal Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of project management tasks across fit-out projects.
• Develop client briefs and Project Execution Plans to suit project needs.
• Coordinate design management and lead design teams for solutions meeting client budgets.
• Navigate local government approvals processes.
• Manage contracts and ensure compliance of contractors and consultants.
• Support tender compilation, review returns, negotiations and client reporting.
• Develop project documentation, programs and master budgets, and produce stage reports.
• Monitor progress against contract programs and manage delivery teams.

Skills

Project management

Fit-Out

Design coordination

Stakeholder management

Arabic & English communication

Education

Engineering/Construction degree

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. 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.

Position Overview: We are looking for an Associate Project Manager (Fit-Out) for our P&DS team. The selected candidate will be working on number of high profile Fit-Out projects.

What this job involves:

• Manage the delivery of project management tasks,
• Develop the client brief and Project Execution Plans to suit the specific requirements of the project,
• Undertake full design management and manage design teams in the development of design solutions to meet the client’s expectations and budget,
• Fully manage and handle local government approvals process,
• Administer complex contracts, proactively managing and confirming the compliance of contractors/consultants to the contract terms and conditions,
• Assist with the compilation of tender documents and critically reviewing tender returns, contract negotiations, award of contracts and client reporting,
• Develop project documentation, programs, master budget, etc,
• Produce reports to suit relevant stages of the projects,
• Deliver projects within the framework of risk, sustainability and environmental considerations agreed at the business case/client brief stage, while maintaining focus on time, cost and quality,
• Monitor and report on the contractor’s progress against the contract program,
• Manage consultant teams to ensure that the contractor’s design is done in compliance with the contract,
• Manage internal teams across projects and act as a lead for delivery.

Desired skills and experience:

• Degree Qualification in Engineering, Construction, or relevant field,
• Professional Memberships are an advantage but not essential.
• Excellent written and verbal Arabic and English,

Other skills and experience should include:

• 10+ years of previous professional consultancy experience in the Middle East, ideally in UAE,
• Experience in managing delivery of fit-out projects,
• Strong Stakeholder Management Skills

Location:

On-site -Dubai, ARE

Job Tags: Budget Development, Budget Estimating, Budget Proposals, Building Condition Survey Project Delivery, Business Acumen, Construction Industry Knowledge, Projects Design

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