Asst Project Lead - PDS

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Total Rewards Program

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a Project Lead for PDS Project and Development Services in Bengaluru. You will oversee all on-site construction activities, manage budgets and schedules, and lead coordination between clients, contractors and design teams.

You will drive safety and quality, review drawings, handle site meetings, and ensure successful project handovers. A degree in architectural/civil/MEP engineering with 5+ years of experience is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in architectural, civil engineering, MEP engineering or related discipline with 5+ years experience.
• Experience in construction site management and safety trainings.
• Construction estimation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day construction projects onsite and ensure budget, risk, schedule, design, safety and quality standards.
• Coordinate with clients, design teams and contractors to resolve site issues and ensure alignment with procedures.
• Lead site meetings and manage coordination drawings, reviews and handovers.
• Monitor progress payments and ensure accurate reflection of work performed.
• Ensure safety, quality control and compliance with RFPs and method statements.

Skills

Project planning

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Risk management

Education

Degree in architectural/civil engineering or MEP engineering

Tools

MS Project

MS Excel

Job description

Project Lead (PDS) Project and Development Services – Corporate Solutions (region/country)

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.

What this job involves

• Being the backbone of construction projects You’ll oversee all day‑to‑day construction‑related projects onsite and make sure that all budget, risk, schedule, design, safety and quality management requirements are met.
• As the go‑to person in all construction activities, you’ll help fix any issues that may arise—all while taking heed of clients’ expectations and the company’s procedures.
• Your task is to ensure all site contractors involved in the project are working on all counts and with telling effect.
• As needed, you will also cooperate with LDI and the client to monitor, review and resolve any site‑related issues.
• Using the JLL Atlas platform, you’ll set up site procedures to ensure the program, cost, design, safety and quality are aligned.
• You’ll also be responsible for holding internal and external construction meetings.

Planning successful outcomes

• As a construction manager, a thoughtful deliverable strategy is your weapon.
• You’ll need to prepare a master construction schedule for site as well as client and tracking.
• Part of regular checklist is to review all pending issues with the site team to steer clear of any communication gaps and develop action plans as soon as possible.
• You’ll also conduct weekly site and report meetings with consultants, contractors and agencies to review the progress per agreed schedule and proactively follow up on all pending issues.
• Likewise, you’ll review the site’s progress payments to make sure claims from subcontractors reflect the actual progress.

Mastering technical management and communication

• In this role, you’ll take the lead and track the progress of coordination drawings submitted by local design consultants, and to get a hold of and follow up drawings, details or clarifications, as needed.
• You’ll then need to review these drawings to make sure they’re foolproof.
• You’ll also manage the technical handover and the client’s sign off at the end of a project.
• Equally, you’ll review the work method statement from subcontractors.
• On top of these, you’ll also review VOs and make sure they’re valid; set up the site diary and record system; and other duties, as directed.

Clearing safety and quality hurdles

• This role calls for a champion for safety and quality management.
• Part of your responsibilities is to review the RFP documentation from a constructability point of view, provide the work scope; make sure that you go over safe work method statements by Janli; hold safety meetings on a weekly basis; take care of monthly health and safety reports; and make sure that the construction works match the client’s expectations.

Seasoned and credentialed

You have a degree in architectural, civil engineering, MEP engineering, or related discipline or field, or a mix of formal education and work experience of more than five years.

Experience in construction site management is a must. You should also have completed safety trainings and must have acquired construction estimation skills.

Highly technical and administrative

A strong understanding of all aspects of development management—including financial, appraisal, risk management, and negotiation, among others)— is required for this role. Do you consider yourself a pro at planning projects, procedures and construction schedules? How familiar are you with MS Project, MS Excel and other scheduling software? You should also have the know‑how of interpreting, coordinating and discussing construction drawings. As construction manager, design contracts and commercial negotiations should already be second nature to you. Also indispensable in this role is your ability to sit in on market analyses and marketing processes.

An excellent communicator

To excel in this role, you should have a superb communication skills, which will be helpful to you in winning businesses with both international and domestic clients. Your great communication skills will also serve as a tool in inspiring your members and contractors; keeping healthy client relationships alive; making headways in promoting a culture of openness; and bringing on project success stories.

What we can do for you

At JLL, we make sure that you become the best version of yourself by helping you realise 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.

• competitive pay and benefits package

Location

On‑site –Bengaluru, KA

Scheduled Weekly Hours

48

Equal Opportunity Employer

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