Project Engineer

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Mumbai; On-site; INR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) in Mumbai seeks fresh graduates or professionals with up to 1 year of experience to join the Project & Development Services (PDS) team as Project Engineers. You will work on construction projects, supporting delivery, site supervision, and documentation under experienced mentors.

You will review drawings, manage technical documents, coordinate with contractors, and assist in meetings and progress reporting while learning project management and client-facing skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Fresh graduates (2023–2025 cohorts) or professionals with up to 1 year of experience encouraged to apply.
• Basic understanding of construction processes and reading technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Support project delivery and coordination across assets.
• Conduct regular site visits and assist in site supervision.
• Review and manage technical drawings, MEP layouts, and plans.
• Assist in meeting coordination, minutes, and progress reporting.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors, manage submittals and quotes.
• Assist in tracking budgets and project schedules.
• Support health, safety, and environment (HSE) practices on site.
• Engage with clients under supervision to understand requirements and deliver service excellence.

Skills

AutoCAD

MS Office

English

Hindi

Site coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

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.

Project Engineer - Project & Development Services (PDS) Location: Mumbai, India Department: Project & Development Services (PDS) Company: Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) Employment Type: Full-time

About JLL JLL is a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management. Our vision is to reimagine the world of real estate, creating rewarding opportunities and amazing spaces where people can achieve their ambitions. We help our clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of assets including industrial, commercial, retail, residential and hotel real estate.

About JLL Project & Development Services (PDS) JLL's Project & Development Services team delivers end-to-end project management solutions for corporate occupiers, developers, and investors. Our PDS division in Mumbai manages a diverse portfolio of projects including commercial office fit-outs, base building developments, retail spaces, data centers, and industrial facilities. We provide comprehensive services from project conception through completion, ensuring delivery excellence across all phases.

Position Overview We are seeking highly motivated fresh graduates or professionals with up to 1 year of experience to join our PDS team in Mumbai as Project Engineers. This exceptional learning opportunities in construction project management, providing exposure to high-profile commercial real estate projects for leading multinational clients. You will work alongside experienced project managers and engineers while developing technical and professional competencies essential for a successful career in project management.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Delivery Support You will support the PDS team in delivering construction and fit-out projects across various asset classes. This includes assisting project engineers and managers with day-to-day project coordination, tracking project milestones, and ensuring deliverables are completed according to established timelines. You will gain comprehensive exposure to JLL's project delivery methodologies and governance frameworks.
• Site Supervision & Quality Monitoring Regular site visits to active construction sites will form a critical part of your learning experience. You will accompany senior team members to commercial office developments, corporate fit-out projects, and other facilities to observe construction activities, understand site management practices, and learn quality control procedures. Responsibilities include documenting site conditions through photographs, noting work progress, identifying quality issues, and assisting in punch list preparation.
• Technical Documentation & Drawing Management You will assist in reviewing and managing technical documentation including architectural drawings, MEP layouts, structural plans, and specifications. This involves coordinating drawing revisions, maintaining updated drawing registers, tracking submittal logs, and ensuring document version control. You will learn to identify potential clashes or coordination issues across different engineering disciplines.
• Meeting Coordination & Reporting Supporting the preparation and distribution of meeting agendas, attending project meetings, recording minutes, and tracking action items will develop your project coordination skills. You will help prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, project presentations, and status dashboards for internal teams and client stakeholders.
• Contractor & Vendor Coordination You will assist in coordinating with contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and material suppliers. This includes tracking contractor deliverables, obtaining competitive quotations, maintaining vendor databases, processing material submittals and approvals, and supporting the procurement process under guidance from senior team members.
• Budget & Schedule Tracking Learning to monitor project budgets and schedules is essential. You will assist in tracking costs against approved budgets, reviewing contractor payment applications, maintaining cost registers, and helping prepare budget variance reports. For schedule management, you will support updating project schedules, tracking critical path activities, and identifying potential delays.
• Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Understanding and promoting safety culture is paramount. You will participate in site safety inductions, attend safety meetings, assist in conducting safety inspections, and ensure compliance with JLL's HSE policies. You will learn to identify potential hazards and understand corrective action protocols.
• Client Interaction & Relationship Management Under supervision, you will gain exposure to client interactions, learning professional communication standards and relationship management practices. This includes attending client meetings, understanding client requirements, and delivering service excellence aligned with JLL PDS standards.
• Continuous Learning & Professional Development Active participation in JLL's training programs, technical workshops, and knowledge-sharing sessions is expected. You will have opportunities to learn industry best practices, emerging technologies in construction, and project management tools and techniques.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline from a recognized institution. Recent graduates (2023-2025 batches) or professionals with up to 1 year of relevant experience are encouraged to apply.
• Technical Knowledge: Basic understanding of construction processes, building systems, and engineering principles. Familiarity with reading technical drawings and engineering specifications. Basic proficiency in AutoCAD (ability to view and understand drawings). Competency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Willingness to learn project management software such as MS Project, Primavera, or similar tools.
• Core Competencies: Strong desire to learn and grow within the project management profession. Excellent communication skills in English and Hindi (verbal and written). Detail-oriented with good organizational and time management abilities. Ability to work collaboratively in team environments. Proactive attitude with problem-solving mindset. Adaptability and willingness to take on diverse responsibilities. Professional demeanor suitable for client-facing interactions.
• Other Requirements: Willingness to conduct frequent site visits across Mumbai and surrounding areas (MMR region). Flexibility to work on-site as required by project demands. Ability to work occasionally beyond standard hours to meet project deadlines.

Location and Working Hours

Location: On-site – Mumbai, MH

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 48

Equal Opportunity and Accommodations

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 – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at [e-mail]. This email is only to request an accommodation.

For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500 company with operations in over 80 countries around the world, our employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM.

For further information, visit jll.com.