Senior Project Manager at JLL

Role Purpose

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager with across sector experience for our P&DS team, Johannesburg, South Africa.

This role will include the delivery of base-build projects as well as internal fit-outs, taking from inception to close-out. You will have a direct line of liaising with and reporting to the client, including all stakeholders, on the status of the project. This will include, but not limited to, the time, cost and quality of the project. You will be expected to run multiple projects at any given time.

What this job involves

• Reporting to the Director P&DS SSA.
• Draft and execute the Project Execution Plan (PEP) to suit the specific requirements of the project.
• Undertake full design management and manage design teams in the development of design solutions to meet the client’s expectations and budget.
• Fully manage and handle local government approvals process.
• Administer complex building contracts, proactively managing and confirming the compliance of contractors/consultants to the contract terms and conditions.
• Assist with the compilation of tender documents and critically reviewing tender returns, contract negotiations, award of contracts and client reporting.
• Adhere to project documentation, programs, master budget etc.
• Produce reports to suit relevant stages of the projects.
• Deliver projects within the framework of risk, sustainability and environmental considerations agreed at the business case/client brief stage, while maintaining focus on time, cost and quality.
• Monitor and report on the contractor’s progress against the contract program.
• Manage consultant teams to ensure that the contractor’s design is done in compliance with the contract.
• Manage consultant teams to ensure that the built product is compliant with the contract.

Sounds like you? To apply you need to be / have

• Degree Qualification is preferred but not essential.
• Professional Memberships are an advantage but not essential.
• Experience in managing on site construction in the region.
• International project experience is an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal skills with a fluent proficiency in English.