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Director, PDS Projects
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We are seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join our team at JLL. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in planning and scheduling for large-scale mixed-use developments (commercial, hotel, retail, and urban landscape development). This role requires a combination of high technical expertise (minimum 15 years of experience), excellent communication and presentation skills (to clients and director-level stakeholders), and the ability to challenge consultants and contractors.
Key Responsibilities:
Planning & Scheduling:
- Develop and maintain a detailed master schedule baseline for large-scale projects (c 4.7 million sq. ft., 9 buildings, including hotels and mixed-use developments).
- Oversee multiple buildings, including hotels and glass structures
- Coordinate superstructure and basement construction
- Ensure project adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards
- Monitor critical paths, identify potential delays, and propose mitigation strategies.
Technical Expertise:
- Adapt and manage project data effectively
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of construction processes, including fa ade systems, MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing), and complex structures.
- Support creation of project coding systems
- Utilize backend technical skills for project management software
- Update reports in specific required formats
- Apply knowledge of finishing and fa ade systems
- Conduct detailed analysis of project data to inform decision-making and optimize performance.
- Capable of utilising expert planning software at advanced level (MS Project, Primavera P6, Other).
Client and Stakeholder Management:
- Liaise with high-profile clients, consultants, and design teams
- Present project schedules and updates to clients and director-level stakeholders with clarity and confidence.
- Demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills
- Conduct strategic planning sessions with stakeholders
- Challenge consultants and contractors on programme deliverables to ensure compliance with project goals.
Risk & Cost Management
- Identify and manage risks associated with project schedules, ensuring timely resolution of issues.
- Create and maintain project baselines
- Monitor and control project costs
- Provide expert advice on schedule-related risks and opportunities.
Leadership & Mentorship
- Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams
- Mentor junior planners and team members, fostering technical growth and knowledge sharing.
- Facilitate communication between all project participants
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related field
- Minimum 15 years of experience in planning and scheduling for large, multimillion (+1,000 Crore) construction projects, including mixed-use developments.
- Proven track record managing large-scale, mixed-use developments
- Advanced knowledge of planning and scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project) and reporting tools.
- Strong knowledge of construction processes, particularly in hotel and retail sectors
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to challenge consultants and contractors effectively.
- Experience with strategic planning and high-profile client management
Preferred:
- PMP certification
- Knowledge of sustainable building practices.
- Experience on international projects and in India.
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
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