Associate Director, PDS Projects

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Associate Director, PDS Projects

Duties & responsibilities

As a Project Director (PD) you will be expected to take a lead role in securing and retaining new local and national work with existing and new investor and landlord clients.

To develop new and strategic business opportunities through a strong local network of contacts and business relationships such as Commercial, Retail and Industrial Investor sectors.

When delivering complex projects, to accept total responsibility for the effective management of all phases of a project (or projects) from initial establishment to handover and project closure.  The project role requires coordinating thought and leadership skills to encourage maximum contributions of all participants in the specific project and focus these to maximise outcomes for all stakeholders.

As a Project Director, you have a responsibility as a leader to contribute to the development of less experienced colleagues through mentoring and coaching in all aspects of project management.
 

Performance objectives

A SUCCESSFUL PROJECT

• Within each project, establish and implement an effective organisation structure for reporting, communication and working procedures.
• Lead the project team to assemble and effectively lead consultants, contractors and suppliers to achieve the best possible performance from all members of the project team.
• Take a proactive role in delivering a successful project (s).
• Represent the client’s best interests from inception to completion of the project.
• Establish and maintaining a positive client relationship.
• Lead the project team to achieve the best possible performance from all members.
• Represent and promote the company throughout the project.
• Ensure accurate and timely project reporting.
• Ensure repeat business from existing clients.
• Produce detailed monthly reports for projects covering, safety, environment, program, resources, budgets, risk and profitability
• Lead the management of the construction phase of the project and ensure Jones Lang LaSalle is providing appropriate supervision commensurate with our role.
• Establish and implement an appropriate quality control system.
• Lead the identification, mitigation and reporting on project risks to ensure the delivery of projects on time and under budget.
• Lead the utilisation of Jones Lang LaSalle technology including Clarizen, Jaggaer, Project Toolkit.

BUSINESS OUTCOMES

• Promote JLL to new local prospects and key local landlord clients with expressed purpose of developing new business opportunities.
• Seeking out and developing new business relationships and generating new revenue from local landlords
• Target and generate new investor related Local revenue of $AUD $900,000 in 12month period that does not relate to new or existing Global, Regional or National agreements
• Develop relationships with other business lines with JLL.
• Where possible introduce opportunities to other business lines within Jones Lang LaSalle.
• Develop relationships with existing clients to increase the profile and exposure of Jones Lang LaSalle.
• Manage project revenue and payment cycles to avoid bad debt.
• Lead the preparation of EOI’s and pricing submissions to clients in order to win new work.
• Lead in the development of quality templates for use by others using Project Toolkit.
• Lead in external industry award nominations to promote the business within industry.

LEADERSHIP

• Create an environment where all team members are encouraged to contribute.
• Sets objectives and measurable goals and motivate project team to achieve them.
• Acts as leadership role model for Jones Lang LaSalle by embracing Jones Lang LaSalle’s Values at all time, these being Teamwork, Ethics & Excellence.
• Coach and develop staff and provides regular feedback and guidance.

PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS

• Set stretch targets for self and others, and rigorously monitors and manages individual and team performance.
• Develops and monitors plans for team operations
• Seek advice and collaborate with other senior staff in exploring solutions to problems and areas of risk that arise.
• Delegate to others in the team in a logical and effective manner that empowers positive contribution.
• Be prepared to make tough decisions that resolve problems or improve operations.

RELATIONSHIP BUILDING

• Promote open, constructive and collaborative relations with superiors, subordinates, peers and clients.
• Gains respect of Jones Lang LaSalle people, clients, and where appropriate with the broader business community.

COMMUNICATION

• Regularly communicates plans and performance in a clear and motivational manner to members of team.
• Maintain positive lines of communication with clients and other stakeholders.
• Listens effectively and communicates through actions and example.
• Analyse completed projects to promote successes and lessons learnt, including case studies to the greater business.

Key skills

• Negotiate skillfully in tough situations with both internal and external groups.
• Can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately and can articulate vision of possibilities.
• Confidently manage project delivery from inception to closure.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, 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.
• Lead the preparation of project proposals and the delivery of presentations that may be required as part of securing new work.

Employee specification

• A degree in a relevant Project or Construction Management related discipline and fifteen (15) years’ experience in to Design, Construction, or Project Management. 

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If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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