Assistant Project Manager, Construction

What this job involves

As an Assistant Project Manager at JLL, you will be a dynamic individual providing reliable, timely, and professional support while assisting with day‑to‑day project management activities including working with a group of internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

The successful candidate will require necessary experience with minimal oversight to plan, prioritize, and organize a diverse workload involving projects that include interior fitouts, minor renovations, AV improvements, restacks, and FM/Engineering repairs/upgrades. This role requires proactively managing project‑related issues on account or assignment while developing scope, schedule, and budget for assigned projects and adhering to client KPIs, identifying and addressing areas of concern regarding potential risk surrounding project, project logistical issues, budget, and scope.

• Proactively manage project‑related issues on account or assignment while developing scope, schedule, and budget for assigned projects and adhering to client KPIs
• Identify and address areas of concern regarding potential risk surrounding project, project logistical issues, budget, and scope
• Coordinate and track all Vendor Request For Proposals (RFPs) while interacting and negotiating with contractors and subcontractors
• Prepare/update project status reports, process invoices, update tracking reports, and maintain files for due diligence and financials
• Actively track each aspect of project performance against schedules and critical path while coordinating activities of sub‑contractors, general contractors, and client vendors
• Ensure that all accounts receivables are maintained at level not to exceed approved capital budgets
• Demonstrate proactive focus on meeting client and project requirements in timely and cost‑effective manner
• Conduct and document all weekly meetings on assigned projects while demonstrating proficiency in use and application of all Project Development Services technology

• Minimum 2 years as project coordinator or relevant work experience
• Bachelor Degree from accredited institution
• Basic knowledge of construction, architecture, or commercial real estate industry
• Ability to prepare and track budgets
• Understanding of technical requirements for relocation, construction, and renovation projects
• Able to adapt and prioritize, meeting deadlines, in fast‑paced team or independent environment
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) with ability to successfully communicate with clients, architects, contractors, client's representatives, and team members
• Ability to be adaptable and agile to client changes and requests
• Travel estimated at approximately 10%-15%
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Google/Project Management Applications

• Experience in construction management or real estate
• Familiarity with architectural drawings and furniture and space planning concepts
• Understanding of interior fitouts and renovation project processes
• Experience with vendor management and RFP coordination
• Knowledge of project budgeting and financial tracking
  
  Understanding of construction scheduling and critical path management
• Experience with invoice processing and accounts receivable management
• Knowledge of FM/Engineering systems and repair/upgrade processes