Project Lead

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Chennai District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated seeks a seasoned Project Lead for Development Services in Chennai, India. You will assemble and lead project teams, design efficient organizational structures, and monitor projects from pre-design through completion.

You will negotiate with authorities, build strong client relationships, and promote JLL across opportunities. The ideal candidate has 15+ years in design, construction and project management, with fluency in Bahasa and English and a proven leadership

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in a property-related discipline.
• Minimum of 15 years' experience in design, construction and project management.
• Fluent in Bahasa and English; strong written and spoken communication.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and lead project teams and establish structured working procedures.
• Manage and monitor project stages from pre-design to completion.
• Facilitate negotiations, analyses and meetings with authorities.
• Develop lasting client relationships and promote the company in opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Team coordination

Education

Degree in property-related discipline

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 LeadProject and Development Services – (Chennai / India)What this job involves:Standing at the forefront of project deliveryAs the person in charge, you’ll assemble and lead various project teams, and establisheffective organisational structure and working procedures for the teams. This role demandsefficient project management skills, which you’ll exhibit by identifying the projects’objectives and allotting sufficient budget, to achieve optimal results and meet thecompany’s target profits.Likewise, you’ll be in charge of managing and monitoring the different stages of theprojects—from their pre-design phase up to their completion. Furthermore, your proventrack record in project management will come in handy, as you’ll be in charge of facilitatingnegotiations, analyses and meetings with authorities.Creating lasting client relationshipsThis role asks the question “How can I contribute even more to the company’s growth?”You’ll do this by establishing strong business relationships with our clients. To buildlasting connection with our clients, you’ll identify and work around their needs andconstraints. You’ll also represent their interests effectively throughout the whole projectduration. Additionally, you’ll be in charge of retaining new business contacts and repeatbusinesses from new investors or landlord clients within an agreed time period.Promoting JLL in every opportunityAre you an ace in all things promotionWill you act as the face of our business? If so, we’dbe happy to take you on board. In this role, you’ll see to it that our company is representedthroughout the project. You’ll do this by promoting our business offerings to new prospects,key local landlord clients, business investor networks and industry landlord associations.Sound like you? To apply you need to be:Our successful Project Managers ...·Engage confidently with internal and external stakeholders and see things from theirperspective.·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.An exceptional leaderThis role demands high-level management skills—that’s why an ideal candidate shouldhave a degree in relevant property-related discipline, with a minimum of 15 years’experience in design, construction and project management.This role also calls for an in-depth understanding of local codes and legislation, anddemands that you carry out consultations, analyses and assessments. Furthermore, you’llensure the effective delegation of responsibility and authority within the teams.Are you an effective decision maker? In this role, you should be able to make toughdecisions that resolve problems or improve operations.A strong communicatorAs well as your native tongue, are you fluent in both written and spoken Bahasa andEnglish? If yes, talk to us—your strong communication skills will surely land you the job.Having initiativeWe’ll rely on you to create an environment where all team members are encouraged tocontribute. We’ll also expect you to manage team members effectively, driving theirenthusiastic and effective contribution to every project. Finally, looking out for and takingaction on improvement opportunities should come second nature to you.What we can do for you:At JLL, we make sure that you become the best version of yourself by helping you realizeyour full potential in an entrepreneurial and inclusive work environment. We will empoweryour ambitions through our dedicated Total Rewards Program, competitive pay andbenefits package.Apply today!**Location:**On-site –Chennai, TN**Scheduled Weekly Hours:**48If 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!