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.
At JLL, we see a Brighter Way forward for our clients, our people, our planet, and our communities. With over 200 years of real estate experience, we are, and always have been, in continual pursuit of brighter ways of working.
We bring to life see a Brighter Way in all that we do by seeking better, smarter, more innovative ways of working. We approach our work in a warmer, more optimistic, and inclusive way.
JLL is a global leader in helping clients envision where people will live, work, play, shop, and eat.
About Us:
Our Projects and Development Services (PDS) team provide corporate and institutional clients with the management of design, construction, and relocation services to minimise risk and eliminate unnecessary cost. Projects range from greenfield developments to major fit outs and refurbishments, from single one-off projects to state, national multi-site and regional roll-out projects requiring consistent nationwide delivery. As one of the largest project management firms in Australia with a team of over 320 professional staff, we operate in sectors including commercial, industrial, education, data centres, hotels, retail, and defence.
About the role:
As the Senior Project Manager, you will play a leading role working with our National Industrial Sector Lead in securing and retaining work with both existing and new industrial sector clients, including occupiers and landlords, at local and national levels. You'll develop new and strategic business opportunities by leveraging a strong network of contacts and relationships within the industrial sectors. On complex projects, you'll take full ownership of all project phases, from initial establishment through to handover and closure. This role demands coordinated leadership and strategic thinking to maximise stakeholder contributions and drive optimal outcomes for all parties involved.
Key Responsibilities:
Establish and implement effective organisational structures for reporting, communication and working procedures within each project
Assemble and lead consultants, contractors and suppliers to achieve optimal performance across the project team
Identify and mitigate project risks proactively to ensure successful delivery outcomes
Represent the client's best interests from project inception through to completion
Establish and maintain positive client relationships that support retention and repeat business
Secure and retain work with existing and new industrial sector clients, including occupiers and landlords, at local and national levels
Develop new business opportunities by building and leveraging a strong network of contacts within the industrial sector
Target and generate revenue from local landlords and new industrial sector clients
Promote JLL capabilities to key prospects with the expressed purpose of expanding the client base
Develop cross-functional relationships with other JLL business lines including leasing, sustainability, valuations and workplace design
Leverage internal partnerships to deliver integrated solutions and identify new opportunities
About You:
A degree in a relevant Project or Construction Management related discipline or related field with 7 years' experience
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Microsoft Project and experience in managing cost reporting systems
Strong understanding of the legal environment for projects in respect of planning, commercial aspects and delivery constraints
Proven ability to carry out commercial negotiations with contractors, suppliers, consultants and authorities within established limits of authority
Benefits & what to expect from us:
18 weeks paid parental leave for Primary Carer after 6 months of service
Private Health Insurance Discounts
Gym & Wellbeing Discounts
Employee assistance program
Health & Beauty Discounts
Novated Lease for EV Cars
‘You Days’ – 2 extra leave days!
Ongoing training & development
Barista coffee on site at JLL Office
As an organisation, we don’t just accept that we are a place of many different people, but we embrace it, we celebrate it, and we proactively support the needs that difference brings. JLL is committed to equal opportunity and building an inclusive workplace.
This is why, for more than a decade, we continue to rank among the World’s Most Ethical Companies. 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. We recognise and appreciate the skills acquired in their service careers as vital and transferable to our workforce.
Apply today, quoting job reference number ECREQ516826
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.
