Project Director, Pds Projects

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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.

About Project And Development Services (PDS)

JLL is a world class real estate development partner for our investor and corporate clients. Our services affect how millions of people live, work, and play every day. It is our responsibility to nurture the impact we can have on all projects and bring value into every detail. From development advisory to project and cost management, from program management to engineering design and sustainability, from fit-out to asset repositioning and major base-build schemes, our services span every dimension across all asset types, sectors and regions.

JLL’s PDS team comprises 8,900 project managers, engineers, designers and architects across 50 countries and is actively managing 36,900+ projects yearly. Join the PDS team to expect more and achieve more. There’s room for you to design and build your career within the PDS community and the wider JLL ecosystem. Meet with Julien Walid Goudiard, Head of PDS EMEA at JLL

**Essential Responsibilities**:
Collection of requirements from the project owner (investors, developers, institutions, etc.)
Handle all Project management activities
Actively manage all project reporting and records keeping
Actively lead all construction, scheduling, commercial, procurement, risk, Health and safety management activities conducted by the team.
lead all Procurement Activities including prequalification’s, tendering and evaluation
Lead all Contracts management and Scope management activities.
Understands financial targets and objectives (P&L) for the service line and takes ownership for delivery of the agreed P&L aligned to the annual Service Line Business Plan in Collaboration with Head of Unit.
Assists Head of Unit in any needed information for weekly dashboard of financial performance to be submitted to Head of Internal Operations in line with senior management requirements.
With HS&E Lead ensures that HS&E standards are implemented, monitored and reported within the team, reporting to the Head of Unit.
Ensuring project objectives are established, clearly defined, and are aligned with the wider business objectives.
Identification and management of project and business risks and opportunities as well as mitigation strategies to reduce exposure to the business.
Project/ Program Start-up and Mobilization (Client)
Following execution of the Contract, collaborates with Head of Unit, Project team and relevant SMEs as required to establish project or program team to ensure that early deliverables are met to client requirements.
Manages resources onboarding to new projects within 30 days of project commencement.
Establish a schedule of Contract deliverables which will be agreed with all project stakeholders to ensure compliance.
Produces the PMP and associated plans needed for project mobilisation
Responsible for the leadership, planning, and delivery of all Projects/ Programs under his/her P&L responsibility in conjunction with Head of Unit.
Supports core business values of Teamwork, Ethics and Excellence.
Leads from the front on all matters of Health, Safety and Wellbeing.
Creates a culture of accountability and ownership of projects/program. Empowers Project Managers to deliver successfully ensuring support is available as and when required.
Promotes a client-centric culture and in collaboration with Head of Unit Egypt and MEA monitors service delivery standards and client feedback with a view to identifying any real or perceived shortfalls in service delivery.
Demonstrates strong diplomacy skills in managing complex stakeholders and consultants.
Communicates and works closely with the project/program team to ensure deliverables are understood, defined, time lined