JLL

Project Director

Riyadh, SAU Full time

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.  

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people  and empowering them to  thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.   

We are looking for a Project Director for our Project & Development Services business line.

About JLL

JLL (NYSE: JLL) is 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.

JLL is a Fortune 500 company with annual revenue of $18.0 billion, operations in over 80 countries and a global workforce of nearly 93,000 as of June 30, 2020. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.

About JLL MEA

Across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) JLL is a leading player in the real estate and hospitality services markets. The firm has worked in 35 countries across the region and employs over 1000 internationally qualified professionals across its offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Jeddah, Al Khobar, Cairo, Casablanca and Johannesburg www.jll-mena.com.

Role Purpose

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager for our P&DS team.

This role will be working on a major mixed-use scheme in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 

This person will be responsible for delivering multiple infrastructure projects as part of a wider programme.

What this job involves

  • Lead a team and undertake day to day delivery of all project management tasks.
  • Develop the client brief and Project Execution Plans to suit the specific requirements of the project.
  • Undertake full design management and manage design teams in the development of design solutions to meet the client’s expectations and budget.
  • Fully manage and handle local government approvals process.
  • Administer complex building contracts, proactively managing and confirming the compliance of contractors/consultants to the contract terms and conditions.
  • Assist with the compilation of tender documents and critically reviewing tender returns, contract negotiations, award of contracts and client reporting.
  • Develop project documentation, programs, master budget etc.
  • Produce reports to suit relevant stages of the projects.
  • Deliver projects within the framework of risk, sustainability and environmental considerations agreed at the business case/client brief stage, while maintaining focus on time, cost and quality.
  • Monitor and report on the contractor’s progress against the contract program.
  • Manage consultant teams to ensure that the contractor’s design is done in compliance with the contract.
  • Manage consultant teams to ensure that the built product is compliant with the contract.


Sound like you? To apply you need to be / have:

  • Degree Qualification is preferred but not essential.
  • Professional Memberships are an advantage but not essential (CIOB).
  • Extensive experience in managing on site construction in the region.
  • Infrastructure /basement /concrete and utilities project delivery experience.
  • Major international project experience is essential.
  • Excellent written and verbal skills with a fluent proficiency in English.
  • International safety qualification / recognition an advantage but not essential.

What you can expect from us

You’ll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where we succeed together – across the desk and around the globe. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things.

Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career, recognition, wellbeing, benefits and pay.

Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. Keep those ambitions in sights and imagine where JLL can take you...

Apply today at jll.com/careers.

Location:

On-site –Riyadh, SAU

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!

JLL Privacy Notice

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.

For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement.

For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.

For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here.

Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process –  you may email us at HRSCLeaves@jll.com. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL.