Job Description

JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.

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\xe2\x80\x99ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you\xe2\x80\x99re 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 \xe2\x80\x93 Fit-out

Project and Development Services \xe2\x80\x93 Singapore

What this job involves:

Pillar of the team

Working closely with either the project manager or the senior project manager (or both), you\xe2\x80\x99ll play a pivotal role in driving project success. You\xe2\x80\x99ll take ownership of small projects, and provide a boost to the major ones. Being one of the leaders at the helm, you\xe2\x80\x99ll explore ways to bring out the best in your team by striving to ensure optimal outcomes for all stakeholders. Likewise, you\xe2\x80\x99ll 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\xe2\x80\x99ll 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.

You will be providing professional project planning support and management for all assigned projects as well as daily responsibility for all activities executed under their project plan. You will also conduct timely and accurate project documentation and reporting including but not limited to: Scope Definition Documents, Funding Requests, Risk Reviews, Meeting Minutes, Project Execution Plans, Budgets, Cost Control Reports, Milestone Schedules, Purchase Orders, Service Contracts, change control documentation, Project Status Reports, close out reports.

Building strong client relationships

We live and breathe client satisfaction. We therefore need someone who shares the same passion and dedication. You\xe2\x80\x99ll maintain a strong and positive relationship with our clients by identifying their needs, requirements and constraints.

Of course, as you represent our clients\xe2\x80\x99 best interests, you\xe2\x80\x99ll also keep in mind JLL\xe2\x80\x99s own business needs\xe2\x80\x94and, thereby, strive to achieve an ideal balance between the two. You\xe2\x80\x99ll 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\xe2\x80\x99ll also see to it that project revenue and payment cycles are properly managed to avoid bad debt.

Upholding excellence in project delivery

For over 200 years, JLL has become synonymous with project success\xe2\x80\x94you will help continue this history of excellence. You\xe2\x80\x99ll 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\xe2\x80\x99ll 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 \xe2\x80\xa6

• 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.

Primary Performance Requirements and Skillsets:

Each Project Management professional is responsible for FIVE distinct areas of performance and expertise. Competence in each and balance of all five is necessary for long-term success. The five areas include:

Critical Thinking

• Ensures our ability to objectively provide our services in a manner consistent with the expertise and expectations for which we were engaged. Critical Thinking is the ability to chart a course of action. It results in the development of a perspective or \xe2\x80\x9cview\xe2\x80\x9d that allows us to speak and act on behalf of our Client. There are five components to Critical Thinking:
• Knowing and understanding the Client\xe2\x80\x99s values and expectations for any given situation. We realize what is important to the Client and why.
• Proactively seeking conflicts and discrepancies within any course of action.
• Evaluating conflicts and prioritizing impacts according to our Client\xe2\x80\x99s values and needs.
• Identifying opportunities to advance the long-term value of our Client\xe2\x80\x99s investment by planning a course of action for our work that acknowledges a need for review, evaluation, and incorporation of change.
• Developing options and alternatives which reflect all of the above components within each effort.

Client Focus

• The open and consistent display of honesty, integrity, and sensitivity that creates and nurtures a Client\xe2\x80\x99s perception of true added value. It is not agreement or consensus. Client Focus is concern and commitment. Honesty means telling what you know and admitting to what you don\xe2\x80\x99t. Integrity means that we will honor our commitments. We will be very clear as to areas of concern and expectations. Sensitivity means that we understand what the Client needs, wants and feels.

Judgment

• The ability to balance specific needs against those of a greater whole. Judgment is \xe2\x80\x9cknowing what\xe2\x80\x99s important.\xe2\x80\x9d For an organization, it evaluates the individual goals against those of the company at large. For a project, it assesses the business unit\xe2\x80\x99s needs and requests against the client\xe2\x80\x99s overall requirements and expectations.

Professionalism

• A belief, approach, and demeanor that respects both the needs and goals of the organization and the individuals within it. As professionals within this organization, we are a team, working toward common goals, each bringing a base of knowledge and experience that enhances our ability to perform effectively as a unit.

Skills

• Technical Skills \xe2\x80\x93 Scheduling, Cost Management, Quality Management, Design Management, Risk Management, Contract Procurement & familiarity with Project Management software.

• Non-Technical Skills - Those that are necessary to ensure effective understanding of, and execution within, a dynamic, Client-focused environment. \xe2\x80\x93 Written and Spoken Communication Skills, Self motivation, Teamwork, Innovation & Attention to Detail.

Others

• Base building or Asset Enhancement work experience is preferred

To apply you need to be:

An expert in the field

We employ talent from a wide range of backgrounds, though typically you should have a degree in any property-related discipline, and at least three years of experience in design, construction or project management.

Our project management teams are tech-savvy and digitally enabled. We are the digital leader in project management, so it\xe2\x80\x99s important that you help drive the effective use of JLL technology platforms to deliver our projects.

An empowering colleague

In this role, you\xe2\x80\x99ll work with people of different ranks and responsibilities\xe2\x80\x94that 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\xe2\x80\x99ll achieve your goals most effectively when you work together and collaborate.

Location:

\xe2\x80\x93Singapore

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don\xe2\x80\x99t meet all the requirements. We\xe2\x80\x99re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

About JLL \xe2\x80\x93

We\xe2\x80\x99re JLL\xe2\x80\x94a 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\xe2\x80\x99s why we\xe2\x80\x99re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We\xe2\x80\x99re 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\xe2\x80\x99re 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\xe2\x80\x99re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.

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