Senior Project Manager - Projects

Jones Lang LaSalle; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 12,00,000 - 16,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A global real estate services firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee construction projects in Hyderabad. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in project management, particularly in the commercial real estate sector. The role involves leading teams, managing budgets, and ensuring project delivery meets health and safety standards. This position offers a dynamic environment with a focus on innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in construction project management.
• Experience in commercial real estate, architecture, and construction preferred.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and think analytically.

Responsibilities

• Review data and analyze information to meet deadlines.
• Manage various construction projects from start to finish.
• Develop and maintain Master Project Schedules.
• Evaluate project risks and prepare mitigation plans.

Skills

Construction project management

Interpersonal and communication skills

Analytical skills

Budgeting and scheduling

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Tools

Scheduling and Budget software

SharePoint

Job description

Overview

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies shape the future of real estate 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 have 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.

Role: Senior Project Manager

Business Unit: Project and Development Services

Level: Senior Project Manager (P2)

Location: On-site – Hyderabad, TS

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 48

Responsibilities

• Review data and analyze information to act decisively, think big, and manage your time to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Inspire a team of Consultants, Designers, General Contractors, and Landlords to collaborate in ways that deliver great outcomes for our clients on our construction projects.
• Contribute to a diverse, supportive, and talented team.
• Demonstrate the ability to create a solutions-oriented environment focused on delivering value to the client.
• Look for opportunities to streamline processes and implement Best Practices.
• Face-to-face, regular interpersonal interaction and occasional remote meetings are usually required to perform the job.
• Manage a wide variety of projects from renovation to new construction beginning in the initiate phase through closeout. Project experience to include base building, tenant improvements, and amenity spaces.
• Kick-off construction projects, identify stakeholders, and support the client during scope and program development. Provide pricing scenarios as needed to narrow the project’s scope.
• Read and understand documents defining projects including leases and abstracts in order to comply with the lease to secure Landlord approvals prior to work and determine responsibility for funding project.
• Develop and maintain Master Project Schedules and manage the successful execution of projects so that completion falls within intended timeframes.
• Develop and monitor construction budgets and create cost saving opportunities for the client, tracked through JLL’s project management technology.
• Forecast spend on construction projects monthly or as required by the Client.
• Evaluate project risks and prepare mitigation plans.
• Ensure project delivery complies with Health, Safety and Environmental requirements.
• Ensure project team meets the established timelines and requirements throughout the project lifecycle, effectively tracking actions and following up to ensure completion.
• Manage the design process as well as Architects, Interior Designers, Consultants, Engineers, AHJs, and Commissioning Agents, among others.
• Cultivate and maintain a positive working relationship with all client representatives and service providers operating on the project.
• Lead business partner and construction meetings on all projects. Serve as liaison between the client and all other project resources.
• Champion and lead development and implementation of innovations, best practices, and standard operating procedures to elevate team, account, and firm performance.
• Proactively identifies, reports, and solutions project risks.
• Prepare RFPs needed for vendor and contractor services as well as manage the contractor, vendor selection process.
• Serve as liaison between the client, finance team and vendors.
• Collaborate across all JLL platforms including brokerage, property management, facility managers, building engineers, occupancy planners, low voltage managers, and move managers, among others.
• Apply technology to drive change and provide data accuracy for reporting.
• Ensure project closeouts and invoices are completed per Client requirements.
• Champion safety by ensuring JLL guidelines are followed.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate PMs, APMs and PCs on projects.
• Foster an ethical environment of accountability, excellence, inclusivity, collaboration, and innovation.
• Identify and attract top talent.
• Draft case studies and support the development of proposals, presentations and pitches contributing to growing the business.

Qualifications and Skills (SKA)

• 10+ years of practical experience in construction project management.
• Experience in commercial real estate, architecture and construction preferred.
• Ability to understand all aspects of construction projects effectively and efficiently including, but not limited to Budgeting and Scheduling to fully understand project implications based on minimal conceptual information.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to successfully communicate with architects, contractors, client’s representatives, and team members.
• Highly organized with strong analytical skills, and ability to work in fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with executive level external and internal clients.
• Operates with a sense of urgency, quickly responding to Stakeholders.
• Able to maintain confidentiality, utilize judgment, and work with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Scheduling and Budget software, and SharePoint.
• Ability to work independently, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions using data.

Core Competencies

• Demonstrate leadership potential, communication skills and relationship management skills with other employees and clients; interact effectively and professionally with vendors, consultants, and clients.
• Understand and lead JLL’s project delivery process and demonstrate ability to effectively deliver complex projects and manage project controls and tools; deliver continuous improvement in service quality; build trust and credibility by delivering on commitments, operating with integrity, and delivering outstanding results.
• Additional detail on core competencies of a Senior Project Manager can be found in the Career Map.

Other

Location: On-site – Hyderabad, TS

Hours: 48 per week

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

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