Shaping the future of real estate for a better world! 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 live, work, play, shop, and eat.
What this opportunity involves: As an Assistant Project Manager at JLL, you'll play a vital role in delivering successful project outcomes across a diverse portfolio of assignments. In this position, you'll take ownership of smaller and less complex projects from inception through to handover and closure, working under the guidance of experienced Project Managers and Senior Project Managers.
You'll be responsible for coordinating all project phases, ensuring stakeholder alignment, and fostering collaboration among project participants to maximize value delivery. At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way — for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees — and in this role, you'll contribute to that mission by bringing structure, organization, and proactive problem-solving to every project you touch. You'll typically manage between 5-8 projects at various stages simultaneously, demonstrating your ability to work independently on core deliverables while receiving strategic guidance on more complex matters.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is ready to take meaningful steps toward advancing their career in project management. We embrace more innovative ways of working and prioritize opportunities to strengthen and advance your career, making this an excellent platform for professional growth within our organization.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Ensure monthly project deliverables are completed, including delivery plans, status reports, cost reports and meeting agendas
- Establish project budget and overall project programme to ensure successful delivery in accordance with client requirements
- Chair weekly project meetings and prepare PCG (Project Control Group) reports and RFP (Request for Proposal)
- Be involved with value engineering, buildability analysis and critically review design and documentation to maximise outcomes
- Contract administration of all vendors in a professional manner
- Represent the best interests of the client from inception to completion of projects
- Seek possible opportunities to include other JLL business lines
- Foster relationships with existing clients to increase JLL’s profile and exposure
- Create an setting where all team members are encouraged and motivated to contribute
- Maintain positive relationships will all stakeholders and communicate via actions and example
- Seek advice and collaborate with senior staff in exploring solutions to problems which may arise
Sounds like you? This is what we're looking for:
- Degree in a relevant Project or Construction Management related discipline or a combination of formal education and experience related to design, construction or project management
- Confidence to manage project delivery from inception to closure
- Experience in managing cost reporting systems
- Understanding of legal environment within projects with respect to planning, commercial aspects and delivery constraints
- Ability to carry out commercial negotiations with contractors, suppliers,
consultants and authorities
- Understand our obligations for complying with ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO9001 and Environmental Health and Safety legislation
- Willingness to assist in preparing project proposals and delivering presentations to secure new work opportunities
- Detailed understanding of different project delivery methods
- Must have Baseline Security Clearance
Benefits: Great employee discounts off fitness, wellbeing & other renowned brands 18 weeks paid maternity leave
Private Health Insurance Discounts
Active Social Club
Employee assistant program
Novated Lease for EV cars
Paid time off for volunteer work
Career Opportunities with Australia's #1 Commercial Real Estate firm
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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. Keep those ambitions in sight and imagine where JLL can take you.
As an organization, 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 recognize and appreciate the skills acquired in their service careers as vital and transferable to our workforce.
Apply today, quoting job reference number REQ539308
📌 Assistant Project Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Jll
📍 Sydney