Construction Project Manager - Lead & Deliver Fit-Outs

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great employee discounts off fitness,

18 weeks paid maternity leave

Private Health Insurance Discounts

Active Social Club

Employee assistance program

Novated Lease for EV cars

Paid time off for volunteer work

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Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in Brisbane seeks an experienced Project Manager to independently deliver construction and fit-out projects from inception to close-out. You will manage budgets, schedules, and risk while coordinating consultants, contractors, and suppliers to achieve top project performance.

You will chair meetings, prepare reports, and maintain positive client relationships, ensuring compliance with ISO standards and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience independently managing construction or fit-out projects from inception through to close-out.
• Strong working knowledge of budgeting, cost reporting, forecasting, and contract administration.
• Demonstrated ability to lead consultants, contractors, and suppliers to achieve optimal project performance.
• Confident communicator capable of chairing meetings, producing clear reporting, and maintaining positive client relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and Microsoft Project.
• Solid understanding of the legal, commercial, and planning environment relevant to project delivery.
• Ability to negotiate commercially with contractors, suppliers, consultants, and authorities within established limits of authority.
• Working knowledge of ISO14001, ISO45001, and ISO9001, along with general environmental health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage project budgets, detailed programmes, and risk registers, forecasting expenditure and milestones to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery
• Deliver core project artefacts each month, including Project Delivery Plans, Status Reports, Anticipated Cost Reports, and meeting agendas and minutes
• Chair weekly project meetings and prepare Project Control Group (PCG) reports, attending PCG meetings as required
• Lead RFP preparation, scope writing, tendering, contract negotiation, and contract administration with clients, consultants, and suppliers
• Drive value engineering and buildability analysis, critically reviewing design and documentation to minimize risk and maximize outcomes
• Review variations, vet supporting documentation, and obtain timely client approvals, while maintaining accurate cash flows and accruals
• Implement and uphold JLL's Health, Safety, and Environmental systems, ensuring an active Safety and Environmental Plan is in place
• Manage project close-out, including financial reconciliation and contractual documentation such as as-builts and deeds of release
• Build strong relationships across business lines and with clients, identifying opportunities that extend JLL's value beyond the immediate project

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

MS Office

SharePoint

Microsoft Project

Contract administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Microsoft Project

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in Brisbane seeks an experienced Project Manager to independently deliver construction and fit-out projects from inception to close-out. You will manage budgets, schedules, and risk while coordinating consultants, contractors, and suppliers to achieve top project performance.

You will chair meetings, prepare reports, and maintain positive client relationships, ensuring compliance with ISO standards and safety regulations.