Project Lead

JLL; Khordha; On-site; INR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL invites applications for a Project Lead in the Project and Development Services group, based in Kolkata, India. You will lead IT Park, commercial, industrial or hotel projects, guiding teams through all phases to achieve client objectives and JLL's commercial goals.

You will establish reporting lines, budgets, and quality controls, while maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. A rigorous, organized approach and deep domain knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in property-related discipline and 20–25 years in design, construction or project management.
• Experience in leading IT Park, commercial, industrial or hotel projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from initiation to completion to exceed client expectations.
• Set up reporting structures, budgets and quality controls for each project.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to deliver outcomes.
• Develop PM proposals and manage client relationships throughout the project.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting and reporting

Communication

Leadership

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 Lead Project and Development Services - (Kolkata /India)

What this job involves: Leading projects to success As a Senior Project Lead , you'll take total responsibility for the overall success of the IT Park / Commercial /Industrial /Hotel projects-guiding teams in each phase to achieve outcomes that exceed clients' expectations and meet JLL's commercial objectives. Driven and ambitious by nature, you have a mastery of the ins and outs of business-from products and systems to processes, tools and best practices. You'll need to collaborate effectively with a range of stakeholders, leading from the front while also taking the time to understand their point of view.

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 lead a project team that is 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, so an eye for detail and a structured approach to tasks will serve you well.

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.

Keeping an eye on business opportunities is also among the highlights of the job. Do you have a knack for building rapport with prospects? Your expertise in surveying a client's needs and supporting the preparation of PM proposals is key. Likewise, skilfully developing relationships with other company business lines is a must; we achieve are biggest success when working together, so clear communication is key, as is collaboration and team work.

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 handle contract administration of all vendors professionally and according to legal requirements. 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?

Our successful Project Managers ...

• Engage confidentely 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:

Project-smart and technology-savvy

We employ talent from a wide range of backgrounds, though typically you should have a degree in any property-related discipline, and at least 20 to 25 years' experience in design, construction or project management.

Are you technology savvy? As the digital leader in project management, we use a range of technology platforms to deliver our projects.

Do you have a deep understanding of the legal environment for each project in respect to planning, commercial aspects, and delivery? If 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. We believe in clear and straightforward communication and strong empathy and EQ at all times. 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, 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 fu