Project Lead - Data centre

Description

• Develop and maintain Master Project Schedules and manage the successful execution of projects so that completion falls within intended time-frames.
• Prepare various RFP’s needed for vendor and contractor services as well as manage the contractor, vendor selection process.
• Guide the client and team through the design implementation process including conceptual, schematic, design development and construction documentation and signoff.
• Coordinate any necessary due diligence efforts on behalf of the internal team, project partners, clients and/or end users, maintaining and delivering all appropriate documentation.
• Demonstrate a proactive focus on meeting client and project requirements in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Manage project performance against schedules, scheduled milestones and critical path items on multiple projects.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate areas of concern regarding potential liabilities and risk (fee, our reputation, errors and omissions, etc.) through Risk Review process
• Act as the primary contact with the client throughout the duration of the project.
• Contribute to the refinement of best practices of standards of excellence within JLL.
• Applying new technology and data to achieve operational excellence and drive change
• Develop a detailed project budget based on historical and market data and clearly defined set of budget assumptions.
• Build and maintain rapport with client representatives and ensure that the scope of projects and outside business forces affecting the project is fully understood and that specific deliverables are fully understood with performance standards and other relevant criteria.
• Facilitate initiation of all critical project meetings and coordination exercises with internal staff, key stakeholders and external users to ensure responsibilities are efficiently, accurately and effectively communicated and understood by all.
• Develop procedures for distribution, receipt, opening, levelling and award of projects and services.
• Establish and maintain project goals and success criteria that meet both JLL and Client needs.
• Actively collaborating across all JLL platforms
• Manage vendor and project team performance to ensure compliance with contractual requirements, all regulating entities and client expectations.
• Develop and execute project specific and client driven goals, schedules, budgets, strategy, and detailed assumptions with methodology for accomplishing and/or managing goals and objectives.
• Ensure that all accounts receivables are maintained at a level not to exceed planned working capital charge as set by corporate finance, the project team and/or the Regional Manager.
• Comply with all JLL policies and procedures, including but not limited to ethics and code of conduct
• Operates with a sense of urgency, quickly responding to Stakeholders

Requirements

• Data centre construction project management experience
• A Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use and application of all PDS technology as required for assigned projects
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to successfully communicate with architects, contractors, client’s representatives, and team members
• Experience in commercial real estate, architecture and construction preferred
• Organizational skills with the ability to identify and manage priorities
• Thrilling and delivering strategic solutions to clients
• Highly organized with strong analytical skills, and ability to work in fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Scheduling and Budget software, Clarizen and SharePoint
• 15+ years of practical experience in construction project management.
• Able to maintain confidentiality, utilize judgment, and work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work independently, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions using data
• Must understand technical requirements of clients
• (15+) years of relevant experience related to project or construction management.
• Ability to understand all aspects of construction projects effectively and efficiently including, but not limited to Budgeting, and Scheduling to fully understand project implications based on minimal conceptual information
• Demonstrate leadership potential, communication skills and relationship management skills with other employees and clients; interact effectively and professionally with vendors, consultants, and clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to effectively disseminate information
• Understand and support JLL’s project delivery process and demonstrate ability to support projects and manage project controls and tools; deliver continuous improvement in service quality; build trust and credibility by delivering on commitments, operating with integrity, and delivering outstanding results.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with executive level external and internal clients

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance