About the role
As a Project Manager at JLL, you will take full ownership of project delivery from initial establishment through to handover and closure, managing between five and eight projects at various stages simultaneously. You will bring strong subject-matter expertise to every phase of the project lifecycle, producing high-quality deliverables with minimal oversight while also validating and guiding the work of Project Coordinators and Assistant Project Managers. This role calls for someone who can coordinate thought and leadership across diverse stakeholder groups, encouraging maximum contribution from all participants and channeling those efforts to maximize outcomes for clients and the broader project team.
An overview of the role
•Deliver core monthly project outputs, including Project Delivery Plans, Monthly Status Reports, Anticipated Cost Reports, and meeting agendas and minutes
•Establish and manage project budgets in line with client requirements, forecasting expenditure to ensure completion within approved budget
•Build detailed project programmes with clear milestones, and maintain an accurate, up-to-date risk register throughout the project lifecycle
•Prepare Project Control Group (PCG) reports, attend PCG meetings, and chair weekly project meetings as required
•Lead RFP preparation, scope writing, tendering, contract negotiation, and contract administration across clients, consultants, and suppliers
•Drive value engineering and buildability analysis, critically reviewing design and documentation to minimize risk and maximize outcomes
•Maintain anticipated cost reports, cash flows, and accruals, ensuring timely invoice submission and client approvals on variations
•Implement and uphold JLL's Health, Safety, and Environmental systems, ensuring a Safety and Environmental Plan is actively followed
•Manage project close-out, including financial close-out and contractual documentation such as as-builts and client training
Required qualifications
•Proven experience managing multiple projects concurrently across various stages of delivery
•Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and Microsoft Project, along with cost reporting systems
•Demonstrated ability to carry out commercial negotiations with contractors, suppliers, consultants, and authorities
•Understanding of the legal environment governing planning, commercial considerations, and delivery constraints for construction or fit-out projects
•Working knowledge of compliance obligations under ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO9001, and relevant Environmental Health and Safety legislation
•Familiarity with different project delivery methods, such as Project Management, Construction Management, Managing Contractor, and Lump Sum arrangements
•Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, accurate, and timely reporting
•Demonstrated leadership capability, including the ability to coach, motivate, and set measurable goals for a project team
Preferred qualifications
•Experience assisting with EOI and pricing submissions to support new business development
•Exposure to JLL project management technology platforms, such as Clarizen, Jaggaer, or Project Toolkit
•Track record of building strong, lasting client relationships that lead to repeat business
•Experience contributing to quality templates, case studies, or industry award submissions
•Background in assisting with the commercial assessment of new project opportunities
•Comfort operating in environments that embrace more innovative ways of working and prioritize opportunities to strengthen and advance your career
Benefits
•Great employee discounts off fitness, wellbeing & other renowned brands
•18 weeks paid maternity leave
•Private Health Insurance Discounts
•Active Social Club
•Employee assistant program
•Novated Lease for EV cars
•Paid time off for volunteer work
•Career Opportunities with Australia's #1 Commercial Real Estate firm
•Premium offices
Location
On-site – Sydney, NSW
