Project Manager - Data Center

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Title: Project Manager - Data Center

Business unit: Project and Development Services

Reporting to: Senior Project Manager/Project Director/Commercial Manager/State Director

Key stakeholders: Our client, their stakeholders, the broader project team as well as JLL peers and operations team.

Direct reports: Team consisting of Assistant Project Managers & Project Coordinators

Duties & responsibilities

As Project Manager you will be expected to contribute independently the tasks below. This means as a PM you demonstrate a high familiarity with the subject matter and are able to produce these deliverables with little guidance from senior team members. Project Managers may also be asked to validate and oversee deliverables produced by Project Coordinators and Assistant Project Managers. It is expected a PM manages between 5-8 projects at various stages.

As the Project Manager you are expected to take total responsibility for the 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.

Ensure monthly project deliverables are completed, these include:

Project Delivery Plans

Monthly Status Reports

Anticipated Cost Reports

Meeting Agendas and Minutes

Establish project budget in accordance with client requirements. Manage and forecast expenditure to achieve completion within budget.

Establish a detailed overall project programme that sets clear milestones and objectives to ensure successful project delivery.

Establish an accurate and up to date risk register.

Preparation of PCG (Project Control Group) reports and attend PCG meetings as required.

Chair weekly project meetings as required.

Ensure timely issuance of meeting minutes and agendas

RFP (Request for Proposal) preparation, scope writing and tendering

Lead value engineering, buildability analysis, and assist in critically reviewing the design and documentation to minimize risk and maximize outcomes.

Contract negotiation and award.

Contract administration, ensuring contracts with clients, consultants and suppliers are properly executed and maintained. Carry out contract administration of all vendors professionally and in accordance with legal requirements to protect commercial interests of client and JLL.

Establishing and maintaining anticipated cost reports. Including cash flows and accruals. Ensuring invoices from vendors are submitted in a timely manner to both the clients and JLL accounting.

Reviewing and providing recommendations on variations. Collecting and vetting appropriate supporting documentation for submission to clients. Obtaining timely client approvals.

Implementing and maintaining JLL Health Safety and Environmental systems and take responsibility for areas under your direction.

Ensure attention to details on all deliverables and the overall quality of final products positively represents JLL.

Ensure a Safety and Environmental Plan is in place and is actively complied with by yourself and others.

Be able to effectively run project in the absence of the Senior Project Manager or Director.

Management of completion of the project close out.

Financial close out

Contractual documents (as-builts, deeds of release, client training, etc…)

Performance objectives

A SUCCESSFUL PROJECT

Within each project, ensure an effective organisation structure for reporting, communication and working procedures.

Work with senior team members to assemble and effectively lead consultants, contractors and suppliers to achieve the best possible performance from all members of the project team.

Take a proactive role in assisting the senior team members to deliver a successful project(s).

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.

Represent and promote the company throughout the project.

Accurate and timely project reporting.

Ensure repeat business from existing clients.

Produce detailed monthly reports for projects covering, safety, environment, program, resources, budgets, risk and profitability

Manage the construction phase of the project 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 Adaptive Work, Ingenious, Certinia, Jaggaer, Project Toolkit.

BUSINESS OUTCOMES

Develop relationships with other business lines with JLL.

Where possible introduce opportunities to other business lines within JLL.

Develop relationships with existing clients to increase the profile and exposure of JLL.

Manage project revenue and payment cycles to avoid bad debt.

Assist in the preparation of EOI’s and pricing submissions to clients in order to win new work.

Assist in the development of quality templates for use by others using Project Toolkit.

Assist in external industry award nominations to promote the business within industry.

LEADERSHIP

Create an environment where all team members are encouraged to contribute.

Sets objectives and measurable goals and motivate project team to achieve them.

Acts as leadership role model for JLL by embracing JLL’s Values at all time, these being Teamwork, Ethics & Excellence.

Coach and develop staff and provides regular feedback and guidance.

PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS

Set stretch targets for self and others, and rigorously monitors and manages individual and team performance.

Develops and monitors plans for team operations

Seek advice and collaborate with other senior staff in exploring solutions to problems and areas of risk that arise.

Delegate to others in the team in a logical and effective manner that empowers positive contribution.

Be prepared to make tough decisions that resolve problems or improve operations.

RELATIONSHIP BUILDING

Promote open, constructive and collaborative relations with superiors, subordinates, peers and clients.

Gains respect of JLL people, clients, and where appropriate with the broader business community.

COMMUNICATION

Regularly communicates plans and performance in a clear and motivational manner to members of team.

Maintain positive lines of communication with clients and other stakeholders.

Listens effectively and communicates through actions and example.

Analyse completed projects to promote successes and lessons learnt, including case studies to the greater business.

Key skills

Confidently manage project delivery from inception to closure.

Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Microsoft Project and experience in managing cost reporting systems.

Understand the legal environment for each project in respect of planning, commercial aspects and delivery constraints.

Be able to carry out commercial negotiations with contractors, suppliers, consultants and authorities within established limits of authority.

Understand our obligations for complying with ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO9001 and Environmental Health and Safety legislation generally.

Assist in maintaining accreditations where applicable.

Ability to assess clients basic needs and project constraints.

Ability to assist in the commercial assessment of new projects.

Have a detailed understanding of different delivery methods, i.e. Project Management, Construction Management, Managing Contractor and Warranted Price, Lump Sum etc.

Ability to assist in the preparation of project proposals and the delivery of presentations that may be required as part of securing new work.

Employee specification

A degree in a relevant Project or Construction Management related discipline or related field and six (6) years’ experience or a combination of formal education and experience in excess of ten (10) years, four of which must be related to Design, Construction, or Project Management.

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.

About 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.