Project Director & Site Lead – Data Centre
What this job involves:
An experienced Project Director is being sought, to cover Project Management delivery in Chon Buri, Thailand. He/she should be an able practitioner, who will have experience in projects and program management, and be well-versed in leading and guiding project delivery teams throughout the end-to-end process of projects on site.
The successful candidate will be responsible for demonstrating high levels of leadership and be logical and influential with clients and stakeholders. You will be responsible for managing the program scheduling, monitoring, reporting, development strategy, procurement strategy, execution and delivery, and close-out for all projects.
This is an exciting role for a talented individual looking to excel in a leadership role. You will have experience of planning and executing multiple activities at different stages of maturity and be the main point of contact for the client on site. You will be reporting to the General Manager in Thailand and will be expected to manage the capital budget and delivery of projects and report accordingly.
Key Responsibilities:
General
•Inspiring Leadership: Lead by example and motivate teams and stakeholders toward exceptional results.
•Technical Knowledge: Experienced in the site execution of Data Centre projects.
•Safety Focused: Uphold health and safety standards for the Program.
•Clarity: Simplify intricate concepts and communicate effectively.
•Excellent Communication Skills: Simplify complex issues and engage with clients and vendors adeptly.
•Adaptability: Excellent grasp of the local culture, strong experience of managing construction vendors, bilingual English and Thai, and want to inspire others to achieve excellent results.
Account Management
•Be the main point of contact for the program, building trusting relationships with Client stakeholders and promote OneJLL principles of teamwork, ethics and excellence.
•Work alongside the General Manager to adhere to the strategic business plan for delivery of the services in Thailand.
Project Management
•Lead the PM team on site to deliver data centre projects. Understand the stakeholder's requirements and ensure works are in compliance with the client's standards.
•Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with quality and health and safety standards.
Health and Safety Compliance
•Ensure that all facilities comply with relevant health and safety regulations and standards. Implement policies and procedures to mitigate risks and maintain a safe working environment for employees and visitors.
Performance Reporting
•Prepare regular performance reports, including key metrics, financial analysis, and updates for senior management and clients on a daily, weekly and monthly basis as required.
•Provide insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
Team Management
•Team-player, building and maintaining a high performing and efficient team delivering the construction program.
•Be responsible for monitoring and managing the performance goals of the staff. Ensure each member of staff within the team has a personal development plan and it is reviewed as per firm's policies and timelines.
•Be responsible for the structure of the team and manage any recruitment or performance management issues in line with JLL processes and procedures.
•Lead and develop a team of project and technical professionals, providing coaching, guidance, and support to ensure high performance and a strong team culture.
Education and experience:
•What we're looking for is a technical candidate with at least 15 years' experience in the field. A post-graduate degree in engineering, construction, project / construction management is also a big plus.
•You will be experienced in managing multiple parties, vendors, stakeholders and priorities with various milestones.
•Fluent in written and spoken English and Thai.
•You will be detail oriented and organized in your approach to project management.
•Ability to think, analyse and problem solve in high pressure situations.
•Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks to complete within specified deadlines.
Location: Chon Buri, Thailand
