Project Manager

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a Project Manager to lead delivery of a data center/fast-track construction project within the PDS practice in Dubai. You will direct the PMC team, manage cost, schedule and risk, and coordinate with designers, contractors, utilities and authorities to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery and a smooth handover.

The role requires 10–15 years in construction/project management, UAE PMC/consultancy experience, and strong leadership, negotiation, and

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related discipline.
• 10–15 years experience in construction and project management; lead projects as PM or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years PMC or consultancy experience in the UAE; familiarity with authority processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project as the PDS representative; accountability for delivery, client satisfaction.
• Define and implement project execution plan, governance, reporting and communications.
• Escalate risks and deviations with clear recommendations to leadership.
• Oversee design development, procurement, value engineering and contract awards.
• Monitor master programmes, baselines, milestones and recovery plans; site coordination.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, cash flow, variations and EOT submissions; protect contractual position.
• Promote quality, health and safety, oversee testing, commissioning and handover activities.
• Maintain risk register, prepare progress reports and executive summaries for client and leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Architecture or related

Tools

MS Office

CDE platforms

Primavera P6

Job description

Purpose

We are looking for a Project Manager to lead the delivery of a construction project for a JLL Project amp Development Services PDS client Be accountable for programme cost quality safety and risk and act as the client s day-to-day contact Direct the PMC project team Designers and Contractors so that the project is delivered on time within budget to the approved design and specification and handed over ready for use

Key Responsibilities

• Project Delivery and Client Management Lead the project as the PDS representative and hold accountability for delivery performance and client satisfaction Build strong working relationships with the client Designers Contractors utilities and authorities Define and implement the project execution plan governance reporting lines and communication protocols Escalate significant risks issues and deviations to the Associate Director or Project Director with clear recommendations
• Team Leadership Lead the PMC project team including the Construction Manager Resident Engineers Planner Cost Manager HSE and document control staff Manage and develop Associate Project Managers and junior staff and set objectives and review performance Apply JLL PDS standards processes and quality procedures across the project
• Design and Procurement Oversee design development against the client s brief budget and programme Manage design change control and value engineering and assess their impact on cost programme and quality Lead tender preparation bid evaluation and contract award including recommendation reports to the client Monitor long-lead procurement and supply chain risk and agree mitigation
• Programme and Delivery Control Review master programmes Contractor baselines updates and recovery plans with the Planner Monitor milestones and critical path risk and drive recovery or acceleration measures where required Verify progress through regular site visits and coordination with the site team
• Cost and Commercial Management Manage budgets forecasts and cash flow with the Cost Manager Review and recommend approval of interim valuations variations claims and extension of time submissions in line with contract provisions Protect the client s contractual position through robust records notices and timely decisions
• Quality Health and Safety Implement quality management inspection and test regimes and assure that works comply with approved designs specifications codes and authority requirements Oversee testing commissioning completion snagging and authority approvals Promote a strong safety culture review HSE performance and incidents and confirm corrective actions are closed
• Risk Reporting and Governance Maintain the project risk register lead risk reviews and track mitigation actions Prepare and present monthly progress reports dashboards and executive summaries to the client and PDS leadership Comply with JLL information classification requirements in all project communications and records
• Handover and Closeout Oversee completion handover operational readiness as-builts O amp M documentation and defects liability processes Lead project closeout lessons learned and final account settlement Identify follow-on opportunities and support business development with the Associate Director and Project Director

Desirable

• Experience on data center mission-critical or other complex fast-track projects
• Experience in the wider Middle East EMEA region
• Professional qualifications such as PMP PRINCE2 chartered engineer status or CIOB or RICS membership HSE certification such as NEBOSH or IOSH Working knowledge of Arabic
• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or a related discipline. 10 to 15 years experience in construction and project management, including at least 3 years leading projects as a Project Manager or equivalent. Minimum 5 years PMC or consultancy experience in the UAE, with working knowledge of authority processes, approvals and market practice. Proven record of delivering projects from design through to construction, completion and handover. Demonstrated experience managing project teams and Contractor and Designer performance. Working knowledge of FIDIC or equivalent contract forms, including variations, claims and EOT. Experience with programme, cost and risk management, and reviewing Primavera P6 programmes. Proficient in MS Office, with working knowledge of CDE platforms and project reporting tools. Strong leadership, negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and senior client stakeholders.