Assistant Project Lead - Planning

JLL; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) in Mumbai seeks an Assistant Project Lead - Planning to drive project planning across multiple initiatives. You will establish scheduling, cost control, reporting, and quality processes while guiding teams through design, procurement and construction phases.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in a property-related discipline and 10–12 years’ experience in planning, construction or project management, and is proficient with MS Office, MSP or Primavera, with a solid grasp

Qualifications

• A degree in any property-related discipline.
• 10–12 years of experience in planning, construction or project management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, MSP or Primavera.
• Strong understanding of the legal environment for planning, commercial aspects and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning for multiple projects and guide teams through all phases.
• Develop and manage detailed schedules, budgets, controls and contract administration.
• Establish reporting structures and ensure clear objectives and quality control.
• Develop and manage detailed engineering and construction schedules including critical path and project float.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation measures.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in property-related discipline

Tools

MS Office

MSP

Primavera

Job description

Assistant Project Lead - Planning

Project and Development Services – India

What this job involves:

Leading projects to success

This role asks the question “How can I improve the processes?” Specifically, you’ll be responsible for the overall project planning for multiple projects—guiding the teams in every project phase to achieve outcomes that meet the clients’ expectations.You will be involved in Project planning, Scheduling, Monitoring, Budgets, Controls and Contract Administration.

For each project, you’ll establish an effective organisational structure for reporting, communication and working procedures, and ensure that clear objectives and quality control systems are in place. You’ll oversee multiple projects and guide team members who are highly motivated, eager to contribute, and in sync with the stakeholders’ mind-sets. You’ll also attend project meetings, submit monthly reports, and monitor project budgets.

Develop and manage detailed engineering and construction schedules including development of critical path and project float. Responsible for inspecting projects on (material, workers, machinery, equipment, engineering staff) for achieving timelines and to advise Project Heads and CPO about remedial measures

You’ll also develop a know-how in the use of our in-house technology, which include Project Home Page (PHP), Prolog and Atlas.

Making clients our first priority

The best person for this job is one who always considers what’s best for our clients. As such, you’ll maintain a strong and positive relationship with our clients by identifying their needs, requirements and constraints. While you act in the clients’ best interests throughout the project duration, you must make sure that the project’s revenue and payment cycles are properly managed.

Maintaining the JLL legacy

We uphold excellence in everything we do—that has been essential to our more than 200 years of staying power. As the person in charge, your task is to continue our tradition of project success. You’ll accomplish this by creating a network of professional consultants who can deliver the required scope of every project.

Likewise, you’ll be required to formulate methodology of work and plan and schedule for execution of projects. It’s the best way to protect both our and the clients’ commercial interests. Your expertise will also be central in identifying project risks and mitigating them. Furthermore, you’ll be responsible for developing project-related reports, analyses and reviews regularly.

Sound like you?

Project Smart

Do you have a degree in any property-related discipline, with 10 to 12 years’ experience in Planning, construction or project management? Are you proficient in Microsoft Office, MSP or Primevera? Do you have a deep understanding of the legal environment for each project in respect to planning, commercial aspects, and delivery? If all your answers are ‘yes’, then you’re already one step ahead.

A natural communicator

This role calls for superior communication skills, as we’ll expect you to be able to handle complex conversations with business owners, senior executives, and decision makers. Of course, you’ll be good at building team relationships and interacting effectively with stakeholders in and out of the organisation.

What we can do for you:

At JLL, we make sure that you become the best version of yourself by helping you realize your full potential in an entrepreneurial and inclusive work environment. We will empower your ambitions through our dedicated Total Rewards Program, competitive pay and benefits package.

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services.

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