JLL
Project Manager
To drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility efforts.
Business operations
Contract
Office | Sydney, NSW, Australia
Visa sponsorship · No
Mid Level · A role for someone with some well-developed knowledge and skills they can bring to the role and team. Typically within 2-5 years of experience.
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Why JLL
We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities. Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally. Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.
About the role
Our Projects and Development Services (PDS) team provide corporate and institutional clients with the management of design, construction, and relocation services to minimise risk and eliminate unnecessary cost. Projects range from greenfield developments to major fitouts and refurbishments, from single one-off projects to state, national multi-site and regional roll-out projects requiring consistent nationwide delivery. As one of the largest project management firms in Australia with a team of over 320 professional staff, we operate in sectors including commercial, industrial, education, data centres, hotels, retail and defence. Duties & responsibilities Due to successful business wins, we are now seeking Client-Side Project Manager to work with our clients in and around Sydney The roles vary and include working on account eg Aus Post You will manage end-to-end project management activity for construction sites, refurbs, and fit outs.
Reporting to the PMO team, you will plan, organise, program, and run a rollout of different types of work, from minor to major upgrades.
As Project Manager, you must contribute independently to the tasks below. As a PM, you are highly familiar with the subject matter and can produce these deliverables with little guidance from senior team members. Project Managers can also validate and oversee deliverables produced by Project Coordinators and Assistant Project Managers. It is expected you would manage between 5-8 projects at various stages. Assistant Project Managers will also validate and oversee deliverables produced by Project Coordinators.
You will take responsibility for effectively managing all phases of a project (or projects) from initial establishment to handover and project closure. The role requires coordinating thought and leadership skills to encourage maximum contributions of all participants in the project and focus these to maximise outcomes for all stakeholders.
Sound like you? This is what we’re looking for:
- Relevant experience in construction project management or related field
- Strong interpersonal skills, including excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with sound computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Possess an exceptional level of attention to detail with a high level of customer focus and stakeholder management.
- Ability to think, analyse, and problem-solve in high-pressure situations.
- Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks to complete within specified deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with minimum supervision.
- Proven comparable experience is essential when applying for Project Manager roles.
What you can expect from us: You’ll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where the best inspires the best. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things. Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. Keep those ambitions in sight and imagine where JLL can take you. As an organisation, we don’t just accept that we are a place of many different people, but we embrace it, we celebrate it, and we proactively support the needs that difference brings. JLL is committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, or disability, and that is why, for more than a decade, we continue to rank among the World’s Most Ethical Companies. We are dedicated to offering veterans from all ranks and services a successful civilian career as they transition out of the military. We recognise and appreciate the skills acquired in their service careers as vital and transferable to our workforce.
What you'll be responsible for
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Project Initiation
Manage people, materials, and budget to ensure they are efficient and effective in achieving the project objectives
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Project Coordination
Coordinate people and processes to ensure the effective and timely running of a project
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Program and Project Risk Management
Identify, assess, and manage risks that may impact the program or project's success
Skills you'll need
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Collaboration
Works with others by being open, clear in communication and listening to achieve goals
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Prioritization
Compares and ranks the relative importance &/or urgency of different tasks to identify the best order of actions
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Verbal communication
Speaks clearly to convey information effectively to a target audience