Contracts manager

Jones Lang LaSalle; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 6,75,000 - 9,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A global real estate services firm in Kolkata is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee project success through effective planning and documentation. The role involves building client relationships, managing risks, and ensuring adherence to contract requirements. The ideal candidate should possess a degree in a property-related field with at least ten years of project management experience. This position embraces a collaborative work environment aimed at achieving high standards and meeting client expectations.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Total Rewards Program

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• At least ten years of experience in project management.
• Experience with planning tools and contract management.
• Ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive project success through ownership of planning and documentation.
• Maintain strong client relationships and manage revenue cycles.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation measures.

Skills

Planning in MS Project

Contract and Billing construction

ERP‑based tools

Project management

Education

Degree in property-related discipline

Job description

Contracts manager

Project and Development Services – Kolkata / India

What this job involves:

Pillar of the team Working closely with either the project manager or the senior project manager (or both), you’ll play a pivotal role in driving project success. You’ll take ownership of the Project for Planning, Documentation, Costing, Tendering and provide a boost to the major ones for Construction Projects. Your role will also include supporting the regional sales strategy and growth of the business while working in partnership with the various business groups and sales leaders as required. In addition, you may also be asked to support the planning and carrying out of business development activities. Being one of the leaders at the helm, you’ll explore ways to bring out the best in your team by striving to ensure optimal outcomes for all stakeholders. Likewise, you’ll play a lead role in managing the organisational structure for each project, ensuring streamlined reporting, communication and working procedures, and that every project has clear objectives in place. Your attendance at project meetings is necessary, and you’ll be expected to create project‑related reports, analyses and reviews. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail is crucial; this role needs someone who is good at forecasting project expenditure and ensuring effective management of project budgets.

Building strong client relationships We live and breathe client satisfaction. We therefore need someone who shares the same passion and dedication. You’ll maintain a strong and positive relationship with our clients by identifying their needs, requirements and constraints, while keeping in mind JLL’s own business needs and striving to achieve an ideal balance between the two. You’ll also seek opportunities to introduce potential prospects to other business lines at JLL and build relationships with clients. You’ll ensure that project revenue and payment cycles are properly managed to avoid bad debt.

Upholding excellence in project delivery For over 200 years, JLL has become synonymous with project success—you will help continue this history of excellence. You’ll manage professional consultants necessary for the design and documentation of the project, as well as carry out contract administration of all vendors professionally and in accordance with legal requirements to protect commercial interests of clients and JLL. You will help identify project risks and implement measures to mitigate them. Additionally, you will keep health & safety and sustainability front‑of‑mind at all times.

Sound like you? Our successful Project Managers…

• Engage confidently with internal and external stakeholders and see things from their perspective.
• Are driven to succeed and love achieving challenging goals.
• Bring a structured and organised approach to everything they do.
• Communicate and collaborate to achieve success.
• Thrive under pressure and deal effectively with tight deadlines and high expectations.

To apply you need to be:

An expert in the field We employ talent from a wide range of backgrounds, though typically you should have a degree in any property‑related discipline, and at least ten years of experience in Planning in MS Project / Primavera, Contract and Billing construction, ERP‑based tools or project management. Our project management teams are tech‑savvy and digitally enabled, and it’s important that you help drive the effective use of JLL technology platforms to deliver our projects.

An empowering colleague In this role, you’ll work with people of different ranks and responsibilities—that is why the ideal candidate is expected to promote open and constructive relationships with superiors, subordinates, peers and clients. With a healthy drive to succeed, you’ll achieve your goals most effectively when you work together and collaborate.

What we can do for you:

At JLL, our purpose is to shape the future of real estate for a better world.

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.

Apply today!

Location: On‑site – Kolkata, WB

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 48

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please email us at [e-mail].