Project Manager - Education

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.

JLL is a global leader in helping clients envision where people will live, work, play, shop, and eat.

What this opportunity involves:

As a Project Manager in our Project & Development Services (PDS) business line, you will have a key role in managing and delivering hundreds of capital works projects on a nation-wide account.

You will be accepting total responsibility for the effective management of all phases within the projects from initial establishment, handover and project closure. You will have astute leadership capabilities, encouraging maximum contributions of all participants to ensure optimal outcomes are achieved for our stakeholders.

We are now recruiting for Project Managers overseeing capital works projects in the Education sector

An overview of the role:

• Work to assemble and effectively lead consultants, contractors and suppliers to achieve the best possible performance from all members of the project team
• Ensure appropriate 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
• Carry out contract administration of all vendors professionally and in accordance with legal requirements to protect commercial interests of client and JLL
• Manage the construction phase of the project and ensure JLL is providing appropriate supervision commensurate with our role
• Identify, mitigate and report on project risks to ensure the delivery of projects on time and under budget.
• Carry out value engineering, buildability analysis, and critically review the design and documentation to minimise risk and maximize outcomes

Sound like you?  This is what we’re looking for:

You should be able to demonstrate relevant experience within the construction/project management field ideally within the Education sectors.  Equally important are superior communication skills, building and fostering successful relationships with your clients as well as your resilience and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. 

You are also able to manage project delivery from inception to closure, with advice from Senior Project Managers as required.

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, Sharepoint, Microsoft Project and experience in managing cost reporting systems such as Prolog
• 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.
• Assist in the preparation of project proposals and the delivery of presentations that may be required as part of securing new work.

What you can expect from us:

You’ll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where the best inspire the best. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things. Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. Keep those ambitions in sight and imagine where JLL can take you.

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 regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation or disability, and that is why, for more than a decade, we continue to rank among the World’s Most Ethical Companies. 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.