Project Manager

Our Project & Development Services (PDS) business line, has a key role in managing and delivering hundreds of capital works projects across Australia. 

As a result of business expansion, we are now seeking a Project Manager in to join our Darwin team on a 12 month contract ensuring that JLL will successfully deliver outstanding projects.

What this opportunity involves:

As a Project Manager within our Project & Development Services (PDS) business line, you will take total responsibility for the effective management of all phases of a project from initial establishment to handover and project closure. We are an equal opportunity employer which encourages indigenous Australians to apply. Previous experience working in indigenous communities would be an advantage.

By coordinating your critical thinking and leadership skills, you will work to encourage maximum contribution from all participants in the project to maximise outcomes for all stakeholders.

An Overview of the role:

JLL are seeking an experienced Project Manager for a client site role in the utilities industry with experience in some or all of the follow areas:

• Procurement.
• Commercial Agreements.
• Process analysis and drafting.
• Template drafting in Word and Excel.
• Compliance management.
• Project Management.
• Register administration.
• Chapter 5 NT National Electricity Rules

The functions will include:

• Project Administration for Major Connections.
  • Create new project in appropriate systems and documents.
  • Communicate project creation to all stakeholders.
  • Create new project phase in appropriate systems and documents.
  • Administration of Executive and Ministerial Correspondence.
  • Review and administration of Connection Registers and reports.
• Review existing registers and up to date as required.
  • Administer registers and chapter 5 reporting requirements.
  • Implement register enhancement.
  • Implement registered data into cyclic reports.
• Administer action items from the renewable steering committee.
  • Issue email correspondence communicating action items to appropriate stakeholder.
  • Assist with collating information for the Large Connection Application Report.
  • Assist with drafting the Large Connection Application Report.
  • Follow up on outstanding action items.
  •  Collate Action items for Renewable steering committee.
• Drafting Processes.
  • Review and document existing processes.
  • Draft and implement new processes.
  • Communicate changes to key stakeholders.
  • Publish process documentation on PWC internet connection page.
• Drafting template documents.
  • Review and amend existing template document.
  • Draft new template documents to support work practices.
  • Communicate changes to key stakeholders
  • Publish process documentation on PWC internet connection page.

Whist desirable but not a prerequisite of the position the project manage will be expected to develop a working knowledge of the Chapter 5 NT National Electricity Rules.

• Total responsibility for effective management of all project phases
• Ensure monthly project deliverables are completed, including delivery plans, status reports, cost reports and meeting agendas
• Contract administration of all vendors in a professional manner
• Represent the best interests of the client from inception to completion of projects
• Create an environment where all team members are encouraged and motivated to contribute
• Maintain positive relationships will all stakeholders and communicate via actions and examples.
• Working alongside internal client staff/and or other contract personnel
• Establish project reporting mechanisms and regularly report to stakeholders
• Provide advice on project risks
• Coordination of other (internal/ external) Project Managers
• Undertake reviews / analysis of existing client project management systems and processes to determine strengths and weaknesses, report on findings, and make recommendations for short-term and long-term improvement.

Sounds like you? This is what we are looking for:

• Degree or relevant qualification in Project or Construction Management related discipline or related fields and 5 years’ experience as a minimum.
• Confidence to manage project delivery from inception to closure
• Experience in managing cost reporting systems
• Understanding of the utilities industry
• Understanding of legal environment within projects with respect to planning, commercial aspects and delivery constraints
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement ability, being able to assess basic client needs
• Ability to carry out commercial negotiations with contractors, suppliers, consultants and authorities
• Understand our obligations for complying with ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO9001 and Environmental Health and Safety legislation
• Hold or the ability to obtain a valid driver’s license
• at all times while performing the Services abide by the policies, protocols and procedures of PWC.

What you can 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.

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

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