Senior Associate, PDS Projects

About JLL  

We’re JLL. We’re a professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. Our mission is to help organizations around the world achieve their ambitions by owning, occupying and investing in real estate. 

If you’re looking to step up your career, JLL is the perfect professional home. At JLL, you’ll have a chance to innovate with the world’s leading businesses, put that expertise into action on landmark projects, and work on game-changing real estate initiatives. You’ll also make long-lasting professional connections through sharing different perspectives, and you’ll be inspired by the best. We’re focused on opportunity and want to help you make the most of yours. Achieve your ambitions – join us at JLL! 

We are looking for a Project Manager (Senior Associate) for our Project & Development Services (PDS) department in Stockholm, Sweden. 

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. https://www.jll.com/en-us/services/strategy-design 

JLL's Project & Development Services (P&DS) team in Sweden is a dynamic group of approximately 22 project managers and building surveyors, dedicated to supporting both tenants and landlords with their real estate projects. 

Building on our success, we have recently expanded our P&DS business to Gothenburg, where JLL already has a strong presence with our Capital Markets and Leasing teams. This is a key step in our growth strategy, as we plan to rapidly scale the Gothenburg business and expand further into the Oresund region within the next few years. 

Main responsibilities  

Within the Project Management department, you will work on programming, developing and implementing commercial real estate projects on behalf of owner-occupiers, investors and public players. We are looking for a Project Manager who wants to become part of a strong construction management consultancy team: 

• Oversee and manage a diverse range of construction projects (primarily commercial real estate projects e.g. office, logistic, hotel etc) of varying scale and complexity. 

• Collaborate with external partners, such as consultants, architects, and municipalities, to conduct thorough analyses and investigations. 

• Manage and steer the project group to ensure that project objectives regarding quality, time, and budget will be achieved. 

• Lead the project design and coordination of office spaces, ensuring optimal functionality and aesthetics, regularly facilitate meetings. 

• Manage all aspects of myndighetskontakter (authority contacts), including obtaining necessary permits, coordinating inspections, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and codes. 

• Handling stakeholder alignment (e.g. neighbours or other external parties). 

• Efficiently procure and manage a network of contractors and consultants, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and adherence to project timelines. Utilize previous knowledge and expertise to advise both local and international clients throughout the procurement process. This includes providing guidance on RFP requirements and preparing thorough tender analyses and well-grounded recommendation memos 

• Manage change request process and advise landlords accordingly. 

• Collaborate with colleagues to identify and secure new project opportunities, effectively presenting and selling the company's services. 

• Contribute to the continuous development of internal structures and processes, streamlining project workflows and enhancing overall efficiency. 

• Apply extensive experience and knowledge gained from at least 5 years in a similar role as a project manager within the construction industry. 

• Demonstrate strong expertise in budget (including cost tracking and invoice management) and schedule management, ensuring projects are delivered within financial constraints and timeframes. 

• Showcase deep knowledge of construction materials and processes, staying updated with industry trends and advancements. 

• Previous experience with office adaptation or development projects, showcasing familiarity with the end-to-end construction process. 

• Appreciate and thrive in an international corporate environment, leveraging cultural diversity and global perspectives. 

• Exhibit fluent proficiency in spoken and written English, enabling effective communication in both internal and external contexts. 

You will systematically work on several projects at the same time, under a senior project manager’ supervision and in collaboration with several team members – also from other business lines.  For the benefit of the team, you will also contribute to optimizing our processes, tools and templates.  

Experience and knowledge  

• You have successfully completed a (bachelor or master) degree in civil (construction) engineering, architecture, or other real estate related studies.  

• You have theoretical knowledge about construction processes and property development 

• You preferable possess relevant certifications, including being a certified Byggarbetsmiljösamordnare (Construction Site Coordinator) for both planning and execution phases (Bas-P and Bas-U). 

• You have good knowledge in the area of law that governs building and construction contracts, including the rights and obligations of contractors, clients, and consultants involved in a project (“entreprenadjuridik”) 

• You preferable have good knowledge in the branch of law that deals with the rights and obligations of both landlords and tenants as outlined in a rental or lease agreement (“hyresjuridik”) 

• Very good knowledge of MS Office systems (including MS projects) 

• Confident knowledge of English and Swedish, both written and spoken 

• Good knowledge of CAD, graphics and presentation programmes as well as knowledge of visualisation 

Personal qualities  

You should have the ability to quickly form an overall picture of complex issues and are not afraid to make decisions. As a person, you describe yourself as prestige less and easy to work with. For the role, it is important that you are someone who can build and maintain good relationships with colleagues and clients while taking great pride in doing a good job, at all levels. Furthermore, we believe that you are:  

• A proactive problem solver 

• Business driven with a holistic approach  

• Accurate and analytical  

• Outgoing and a good networker and relationship builder  

• Have a strategic ability  

• Sees opportunities, enjoys challenges and has a positive attitude  

• Has energy, perseverance, and an inner drive 

• High level of commitment, initiative, and flexibility 

What you can expect from us  

You will be involved in growing our project management business. You will be involved in developing our service offer more heavily towards landlords, with main focus on construction management for office projects! You will have the opportunity to work with interesting clients, both Swedish and international. And you will work in an international and interdisciplinary work environment together with many competent and ambitious colleagues.  

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. 

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