Director - L&I Sector Lead

JLL (Thailand) (Bangkok, Bangkok City, Thailand)

Bangkok, Thailand

We’re a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management. JLL shapes the future of real estate for a better world by using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities. We want the most ambitious clients to work with us, and the most ambitious people to work for us. Join us.

About this position

As a Project Director / Sector Lead in the Logistics, Industrial and Data Centre sector, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing complex projects within the logistics and industrial real estate industry. Your primary focus will be on the successful planning, execution, and delivery of projects within defined timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

Project Planning and Strategy:
• Receive and manage all Request For Information (RFI) and Request For Proposals (RFP) responses and take responsibility for the end-to-end management of bids, including planning activities.
• Engage with client procurement representatives to understand the detailed requirements and securing additional information and understanding where possible.
• Connect with regional sales, accounts and PDS teams to gather lessons learnt and supporting details from other opportunities with the same client.
• Lead contract negotiations and awards.
• Ensure contracts with clients, consultants and suppliers are properly executed and maintained.
• Develop project plans, including scope, budget, and schedule, in alignment with client objectives and organizational goals.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and challenges, ensuring proper contingency plans are in place.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to establish project goals, objectives, and success criteria.
• Plan & Schedule authority approval process for all stages of the project identifying key stakeholder responsibilities.

Project Execution and Management:
• Lead project teams and oversee all project activities, including design, permitting, construction, procurement, and commissioning.
• Monitor project progress, proactively identify, and resolve issues, and ensure adherence to project plans and specifications.
• Manage project budget and resources effectively, monitoring costs, and ensuring project profitability.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure clear and effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead value engineering, buildability analysis, and assist in critically reviewing the design and documentation to minimize risk and maximize outcomes.
• Establishing and maintaining anticipated cost reports. Including cash flows and accruals. Ensuring invoices from vendors are submitted in a timely manner to both the clients and JLL accounting.
• Reviewing and providing recommendations on variations. Collecting and vetting appropriate supporting documentation for submission to clients. Obtaining timely client approvals.

Requirements

• High familiarity with the subject matter and ability to produce deliverables with no guidance from senior team members.
• Ability to validate and oversee deliverables produced by Senior Project Managers, Project and Assistant Project Managers.
• Capability to manage and oversee between 3-5 projects at various stages.