Project Delivery Manager in Sydney

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What this opportunity involves: As a Project Delivery Manager for FM Projects at JLL, you'll take complete ownership of project lifecycles, guiding initiatives from initial establishment through to successful handover and closure. You will independently manage approximately 200 projects simultaneously while demonstrating high mastery in all facets of project delivery. You'll coordinate consultants, contractors, and suppliers, driving collaboration to maximize outcomes for all stakeholders. Your expertise will ensure budget adherence, program milestones, risk mitigation, and quality control while representing our clients' best interests throughout every phase. This position requires coordinating thought and leadership skills, ensuring timely project reporting, financial forecasting, and contract administration. You'll maintain positive client relationships, uphold health and safety standards, and actively contribute to JLL's reputation for excellence.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Managing all phases of multiple projects from inception to closure, ensuring successful delivery within budget and on schedule
• Preparing and delivering fortnightly client meetings with minutes, monthly status reports, anticipated cost reports, and individual project reporting
• Developing and maintaining detailed project programs with clear milestones, objectives, and accurate risk registers
• Leading Request for Quote (RFQ) preparation, scope writing, tendering processes, value engineering, and buildability analysis to minimize risk and maximize outcomes
• Overseeing contract negotiation, award, and administration with clients, consultants, and suppliers in accordance with legal requirements to protect commercial interests
• Maintaining anticipated cost reports including cash flows and accruals, ensuring timely invoice submission and processing variations with appropriate documentation
• Chairing weekly project meetings and PCG (Project Control Group) meetings, ensuring timely issuance of agendas and minutes
• Implementing and maintaining JLL Health, Safety, and Environmental systems, ensuring compliance with ISO14001, ISO45001, and ISO9001 standards
• Managing project close-out processes including financial reconciliation, as-builts, compliance certificates, and asset data collection

Sounds like you? This is what we're looking for:

• Degree in Project Management, Construction Management, or related discipline with five years of relevant experience, or ten years of combined formal education and experience (four years minimum in Design, Construction, or Project Management)
• Proven ability to independently manage project delivery from inception to closure with minimal guidance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Microsoft Project, and cost reporting systems
• Strong understanding of contract law, commercial aspects, planning requirements, and delivery constraints
• Experience conducting commercial negotiations with contractors, suppliers, consultants, and authorities
• Comprehensive knowledge of different delivery methods including Project Management, Construction Management, Managing Contractor, and Lump Sum contracts
• Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, forecast expenditure, and maintain financial controls
• Strong understanding of ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO9001 requirements and Environmental Health and Safety legislation
• Experience using JLL technology platforms including Corrigo, Clarizen, Jaggaer, and Project Toolkit (preferred)

What you can expect from us: You'll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where the best inspire the best. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things. Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. JLL is committed to equal opportunity and building an inclusive workplace. We support applications from all underrepresented groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBT+, people with disability and people of all age, religions and race. We are dedicated to offering veterans from all ranks and services a successful civilian career as they transition out of the military.