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Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.
Assistant Project Manager
Project and Development Services – Kolkata /India
What this job involves:
Pillar of the teamWorking closely with either the project manager or the senior project manager (or both), you’ll play a pivotal role in driving project success. You’ll take ownership of the Project for Planning , Documentation , Costing , Tendering and provide a boost to the major ones for Construction Projects . Your role will also include supporting the regional sales strategy and growth of the business while working in partnership with the various business groups and sales leaders as required. In addition, you may also be asked to support the planning and carrying out of business development activities Being one of the leaders at the helm, you’ll explore ways to bring out the best in your team by striving to ensure optimal outcomes for all stakeholders. Likewise, you’ll play a lead role in managing the organisational structure for each project, making sure that all reporting, communication and working procedures are streamlined, and that every project has clear objectives in place. Your attendance at project meetings is necessary, and you’ll be expected to create project-related reports, analyses and reviews. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail is crucial; this role needs someone who is good at forecasting project expenditure and ensuring effective management of project budgets. Building strong client relationshipsWe live and breathe client satisfaction. We therefore need someone who shares the same passion and dedication. You’ll maintain a strong and positive relationship with our clients by identifying their needs, requirements and constraints. Of course, as you represent our clients’ best interests, you’ll also keep in mind JLL’s own business needs—and, thereby, strive to achieve an ideal balance between the two. You’ll do so by being on the lookout for opportunities to introduce potential prospects to other business lines at JLL and build relationships with clients. You’ll also see to it that project revenue and payment cycles are properly managed to avoid bad debt. Upholding excellence in project deliveryFor over 200 years, JLL has become synonymous with project success—you will help continue this history of excellence. You’ll manage professional consultants necessary for the design and documentation of the project, as well as carry out contract administration of all vendors professionally and in accordance with legal requirements to protect commercial interests of clients and JLL. You will also help identify project risks and implement measures to mitigate them. Similarly, core to our reputation is our strong focus on health & safety and on sustainability, and you’ll be expected to keep these front-of-mind at all times. Likewise, you should have a great sense of urgency when it comes to solving problems, improving products or services, finding new markets, and implementing new strategies. You are resilient and can deal effectively with competing priorities and tight deadlines. Sound like you? Our successful Project Managers …Engage confidently with internal and external stakeholders and see things from their perspective.
Are driven to succeed and love achieving challenging goals.
Bring a structured and organised approach to everything they do.
Communicate and collaborate to achieve success.
Thrive under pressure and deal effectively with tight deadlines and high expectations.
To apply you need to be:
An expert in the fieldWe employ talent from a wide range of backgrounds, though typically you should have a degree in any property-related discipline, and at least ten years of experience in Planning in MS Project /Primavera , Contract and Billing construction, ERP based tools or project management. Our project management teams are tech-savvy and digitally enabled. We are the digital leader in project management, so it’s important that you help drive the effective use of JLL technology platforms to deliver our projects. An empowering colleagueIn this role, you’ll work with people of different ranks and responsibilities—that is why the ideal candidate is expected to promote open and constructive relationships with superiors, subordinates, peers and clients. With a healthy drive to succeed, you’ll achieve your goals most effectively when you work together and collaborate. What we can do for you:
At JLL, our purpose is to shape the future of real estate for a better world.
We make sure that you become the best version of yourself by helping you realise your full potential in an entrepreneurial and inclusive work environment. We will empower your ambitions through our dedicated Total Rewards Program, competitive pay and benefits package.
Apply today!
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.
About JLL –
We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.
Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.
Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.
