Regional Programme Manager (Capital Works)

JONES LANG LASALLE PROPERTY CONSULTANTS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

A global real estate services firm in Singapore is seeking a Regional Programme Manager (Capital Works) to lead project management for capital works projects. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in project management, particularly with fit-out projects valued over $1 million USD. The role requires excellent communication skills, strong stakeholder management abilities, and a keen attention to detail. This position offers the chance to work closely with prestigious clients and contribute to effective governance processes in project delivery.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience as a Project Manager, delivering Fit Out Projects of a minimum of 1m USD.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
• Demonstrable experience in capital works and/or programs with multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Establish and foster strong relationship with key Client Stakeholders.
• Act as a point of contact for Client’s capital works in APAC.
• Prepare forecasts for project expenditures and assist in defining project scope.
• Manage risk related to projects and ensure compliance with governance processes.

Skills

Project management experience

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in a business related function

Job description

We are looking for a Regional Programme Manager (Capital Works)

You will be part of a growing team providing programme management / PMO services within the JLL APAC Regional PMO Group. You will have the opportunity to work on portfolios of projects with prestigious Clients, developing your skills within JLL’s career framework . In doing so you will demonstrate a high level of attention to detail, be self‑motivated and able to work unsupervised at times showing initiative, whilst inspiring confidence in your interactions with both Internal and External Clients, Stakeholders and Partners.

You will be able to draw on previous project management experience of projects valued between $1m and $3m USD. Prior working experience in delivering regional projects, working within a PMO or delivering projects within string Client governance processes will be advantageous.

Note: This is a Capital Works Programme Management role focused on physical workplace projects such as office fit‑outs, relocations, expansions, restacks, and construction works valued between $500K-$2+M USD. We seek candidates with hands‑on end‑to‑end experience in fit‑out projects, coordinating with Client Stakeholders, JLL & Third Party Project Managers and consultants and contractors.

Project / Program Operations

Roles and Responsibilities

Working closely with, and reporting to the PMO Lead, the role involves:

• Establish and foster strong relationship with key Client Stakeholders
• Act as a single point of contact and escalation for delivery of the Client’s capital works in APAC, blending Client’s specific requirements with Local Business needs
• Support the development of an annual Capital plan with Client’s CRE lead, including definition of project scope, scale and budget for incorporation into Client’s Capital Planning tools, and proactively manages same throughout the capital planning cycle.
• Prepare forecasts for project expenditures and assist in the definition of scope and schedule and its management to meet Client objectives.
• Spearhead Client’s process for business approval in the region, review before formal submission into Client’s systems
• Where JLL are the Project Manager, identify, develop, and gather key resources to lead the individual projects.
• Communicate and drive compliance in the capture of data necessary to make full use of JLL and / or Client Reporting and Business Intelligence Systems.
• Ensure that changes to scope or budget are reported on and managed in compliance with Client procedures.
• Guide Project Managers and ensure they deliver projects to specification, on time and in budget with the required standards for construction and data quality. Ensure that the Project Manager’s report accurately on the status of the project and project finances
• Act as a point of escalation, liaising with JLL Country leads to resolve matters in relation to project stress
• Promote continuous quality monitoring and drive improvement on projects and documentation. Ensure best practices are being followed and hold Project Managers accountable for driving quality control at all stages of the project.
• Ensure structured handover and close out of projects including documentation to relevant stakeholders such as FM, Finance etc
• Manage risk related to projects. Ensure Project Managers adhere to JLL process and follow Client governance processes at all stages of the project.
• Monitor adherence to corporate risk policies and practices, holding Project Managers accountable for mitigating or eliminating risk.
• Keep mandated PMO - Client reporting tools up to date to ensure accurate and effective reporting at all time
• Be an advocate for and assure compliance of Health and Safety best practice with JLL and Client policy
• Assist in the review and improvement of internal process and reporting.
• Proactively work to resolve deficiencies in project delivery and elevate accordingly to the PMO Lead.

Interfaces

This role interfaces with the following

• JLL PMO Lead and other Programme Managers working within the Account (if applicable)
• Client’s Real Estate / Capital Works Teams and other internal functions (where appropriate) including Health and Safety, Engineering, Sustainability, Internal Business Unit Stakeholders, In‑country management, Facility Managers, Finance, Security and IT teams.
• JLL (or other) delivery teams [including their line management]
• Other JLL business lines such as occupancy planners, transactions and Facilities
• Other Consultants retained by the Client, including non‑JLL Project Management

Personal attributes

• Perceptive, self‑motivated, collaborative, enthusiastic, have strong organizational and time‑management skills, have strong analysis and problem solving skills, a passion for quality and, critically, have an eye for detail
• You possess a good knowledge of industry principles and processes relevant to your role
• Demonstrable experience and an appropriate professional qualification are a preferred requirement.
• Excellent communication skills
• Numerate
• International experience in capital works and/or programs with multiple projects
• English, both written and spoken, to a good technical standard.
• Educated to Degree in a business related function
• 3-5 years experience as a Project Manager, delivering Fit Out Projects of a minimum of 1m USD