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’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.

Shaping the future of real estate for a better world.
Within the New Zealand market, the JLL Project & Development Services team provide development management, project planning, feasibility, procurement, design, and construction management services to a premium client base across the commercial, retail, hotel, government, and industrial property sectors.
JLL is a global leader in helping clients envision where people will live, work, play, shop, and eat.
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.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the role
We are looking for a Senior Project Manager (SPM) to join our business in Aotearoa New Zealand and contribute to the growth of our business. The successful candidate will need to have a wide variety of skills that have been developed to a professional and high standard. The SPM will also have demonstrated versatility, resilience and adaptability within their experience and track record.

At JLL we expect our SPMs to take complete responsibility for the effective management of all phases of a project (or projects) from initial establishment to handover and project closure of your projects as well as any persons you manage. The role requires the successful candidate to demonstrate they have the necessary co-ordination and leadership skills to encourage contributions from all participants in the project and focus these to maximise outcomes for all stakeholders.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Ensure monthly project deliverables are completed, these include:
Establish project budget in accordance with client requirements.
Establish a detailed overall project programme that sets clear milestones and objectives
Establish an accurate and up to date risk register.
Preparation of PCG (Project Control Group) reports and attend PCG meetings as required.
Chair weekly project meetings as required and ensure timely issuance of meeting minutes and agendas.
RFP (Request for Proposal) preparation, scope writing and tendering.
Lead value engineering, buildability analysis, and assist in critically reviewing the design and documentation to minimize risk and maximize outcomes.
Lead contract negotiations and award.
Contract administration, ensuring contracts with clients, consultants and suppliers are properly executed and maintained.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring
You’ll have a degree in a relevant Project or Construction Management related discipline or related field and demonstrated experience or a combination of formal education and experience.

Key Skills:
Confidently manage project delivery from inception to closure.
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, Share Point, Microsoft Project and experience in managing cost reporting systems.
Understand the legal environment for each project in respect of planning, commercial aspects and delivery constraints.
Be able to carry out commercial negotiations with contractors, suppliers, consultants and authorities within established limits of authority.
Understand our obligations for complying with ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO9001 and Environmental Health and Safety legislation generally.
Assist in maintaining accreditations where applicable.
Ability to assess clients basic needs and project constraints.
Ability to assist in the commercial assessment of new projects.
Have a detailed understanding of different delivery methods. I.e. Project Management, Construction Management, Managing Contractor and Warranted Price, Lump Sum etc.
Leadership.
Generating business leads through own endeavours.
Ability to assist in the preparation of project proposals and the delivery of presentations that may be required as part of securing new work.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you
Leverage global resources and expertees
Dedicated mentoring programs and global L&D offering to grow your career
Holistic wellness programme to support your overal wellbeing
An active DE&I Committee with an inclusive workplace culture, regardless of gender, ethnicity, age or experience.

Mō mātou | What we're about
JLL is a global leader in helping clients envision where people live, work, play, shop, and eat; we’re all about shaping the future of real estate for a better world!
We see a Brighter Way forward not only for our clients and communities but, most importantly, our people. Having received the Advanced Gender Tick Accreditation earlier this year and recently being named the finalist for the 2024 HRNZ Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award, we continue to offer industry-leading employee experience and growth opportunities through our shared behaviours:
Be Present – physically, mentally, and with vulnerability
Smile on Your Dial – positive energy and mindset
Give Time – nothing valuable can be lost by taking time
Honour Our Potential – unity is strength, and the cooperation of many minds makes us better
Seek Your Heat – provide space for others to grow and be open to providing and receiving feedback
Never Above, Always Beside – talent will get you in the door, but character will keep you in the room

Tono mai, apply today!
If you are keen to explore where JLL can take you, apply today, quoting job reference number REQ388692

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.