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We are looking for a Project Manager who will independently manage and execute project management for MAC and Small Works across the client’s MEA portfolio, as appointed by the client’s Corporate Real Estate team. Key responsibilities entail managing financial controls and delivery of the capital plan, obtaining sign-off from the strategic planning team, and coordinating project activities.

Main Responsibilities:

• Manage, coordinate and control the delivery of projects from inception to completion, including moves, adds, and changes (for projects from $5k to $100k).
• Manage small, ground up projects including programming, design, entitlements, bidding, permitting, and construction management (for projects <$1m).
• Manage the programming and scheduling of work activities throughout all stages of the project lifecycle, including but not limited to health and safety management, design management and contract administration.
• Facilitate project management tasks including but not limited to weekly/ bi-weekly progress meetings, progress reports and the periodic provision of key statistics and financials. 
• Participate in client meetings or business development presentations as part of a Team to help demonstrate our capabilities. Assists with the development of marketing materials and support information/data.  Maintains a working knowledge of business unit’s available product and service offerings.
• Manage client queries throughout projects.
• Ensure JLL best practice policies and playbooks are being followed.
• Oversee capital improvement/asset preservation programs with design and construction processes at multiple sites through local resources, with minimal oversight.
• Manage own project budgets for subject properties and maintain forecasts and cash flow analysis.
• Assists in or may be responsible for project scheduling and project decisions based upon owners’ objectives which may include, but is not limited to:  site improvements, entitlements, permits, consultant selection; design team management, schedule creation and management, contractor selection and management, financial management including cash flows, anticipated cost reports and/or monthly reports.
• Identify and address areas of concern regarding potential liabilities and risk (fee, our reputation, errors and omissions, etc.) to client prior to sign off and manage client’s expectations

Required Skills and Experience:

• Degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field 

• 5-7 years in a similar role in corporate account or service delivery environment

• Experience managing sensitive client or firm matters.

• Ability to translate client needs into business growth opportunities.

• Proven success delivering complex initiatives on time and within budget.

• Experience managing senior-level client relationships.

• UAE experience is preferable

Critical Competencies for Success:

• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent Microsoft Project skills
• Strong time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and work both in a team and independently
• Highly organized with strong analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with executive level external and internal clients
• Capacity to deal with ambiguity and address complex problems

Location:

On-site –Dubai, ARE

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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