Project Manager

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Shaping the future of real estate for a better world

At JLL, we see a Brighter Way forward for our clients, our people, our planet, and our communities. With over 200 years of real estate experience, we are, and always have been, in continual pursuit of brighter ways of working.

We bring to life see a Brighter Way in all that we do by seeking better, smarter, more innovative ways of working. We approach our work in a warmer, more optimistic, and inclusive way.

The Opportunity:

Our Project & Development Services (PDS) business is crucial in managing and delivering major capital works pursuits and projects for Defence across Australia.

Australian Citizenship is mandatory for this position.

We are currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Canberra team to ensure that JLL will successfully continue delivering capital works projects to Defence bases. 

Key Duties and responsibilities include:

Effective management of 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.

• Assist in establishing and maintaining Health Safety and Environmental systems and take responsibility for areas under your direction.
• Manage the commercial success of the project for both client and JLL.
• Determine the needs, requirements and constraints of the client.
• Represent the client’s best interests from inception to completion of the project.
• Maintaining a positive client relationship.
• Work with the project team to achieve the best possible performance from all members.
• Manage the pre-design, design, construction and completion stages of the project.
• Work with the project manager to establish and adhere to the overall project programme.
• The overall quality of the final product.
• Represent and promote the company throughout the project.
• Accurate and timely project reporting.

This is what we're looking for:

• Prior experience in Defence-related infrastructure projects would be advantageous but not essential. 
• prepared to travel away from home locations will be necessary to effectively manage the projects across the Defence Estate
• Ensure a Safety and Environmental Plan is in place and is actively complied with by yourself and others.
• Maximise project profitability for JLL.
• Implement JLL 3-phase delivery process and the activities set down within the 3 phases.
• Ensure repeat business from existing clients.
• Assemble and effectively lead consultants, contractors and suppliers to achieve the best possible performance from all project team members.
• Be able to effectively run multiple projects.
• Ensure appropriate Commonwealth procurement processes are implemented and contracts are in place with clients, consultants, contractors and suppliers.
• Within each project, ensure an effective organisation structure for reporting, communication and working procedures.
• Establish a detailed overall project programme that sets clear milestones and objectives to ensure successful project delivery.
• Establish project budget in accordance with client requirements and manage and forecast expenditure to achieve completion within budget.
• Manage professional consultants necessary for the design and documentation of the project.
• Carry out value engineering, buildability analysis, and critically review the design and documentation to minimise risk and maximize outcomes.
• Carry out contract administration of all vendors professionally and in accordance with legal requirements to protect the commercial interests of the client and JLL.
• Produce detailed monthly reports for projects covering safety, environment, program, resources, budgets, risk and profitability
• Assist Defence Account State Lead in preparing PCG reports and attending PCG meetings as required.
• Be an active participant in weekly project meetings as required.
• Review and negotiate project requirements with authorities.
• Manage the project's construction phase and ensure JLL is providing appropriate supervision commensurate with our role.
• Implement an appropriate quality control system.
• Identify, mitigate and report on project risks to ensure the delivery of projects on time and under budget.
• Utilise JLL technology, including Project Home Page (PHP), Prolog and Atlas.
• Maintain positive lines of communication with clients and other stakeholders.
• Prepare reports, meeting minutes and correspondence in a timely, concise and accurate manner.
• Be able to manage project delivery from inception to closure, with advice from Defence Account State Lead as required.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and Microsoft Project and experience in managing cost reporting systems such as Prolog.
• Understand each project's legal environment in terms of planning, commercial aspects and delivery constraints.
• Can carry out commercial negotiations with contractors, suppliers, consultants and authorities.
• Understand our obligations for complying with AS 4801, AS 14001 and Environmental Health and Safety legislation.
• Ability to assess client’s basic needs and project constraints.

What to expect from us

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 and building an inclusive workplace. This is why, for more than a decade, we continue to rank among the World’s Most Ethical Companies. We support applications from all underrepresented groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBT+, people with disability and people of all age, religions and race.

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. 

Please note that although developing relationships with agencies form a component of the JLL talent acquisition strategy, agency submissions will not be accepted on this occasion.

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We’re a world leader in real estate services, powered by an entrepreneurial spirit. We want the most ambitious clients to work with us, and the most ambitious people to work for us. It’s as simple as that.

We buy, build, occupy and invest in a variety of assets including industrial, commercial, retail, residential and hotel real estate. From tech startups to global firms, our clients span industries including banking, energy, healthcare, law, life sciences, manufacturing and technology.

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