Project Manager, PDS Projects (India)

Project Manager, PDS Projects (India)

11 Sep
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JLL
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India

11 Sep

JLL

India

JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.

Job Description |

Location
Bangalore
Experience
9-12 years in project management / PMC
Preferred Background
MEP, with capability to manage C&I; projects
Project Exposure
Corporate interior fit-outs, Minor and Major Refurbishments, Retrofits
Reporting To
India Project Director - PDS and Client Project Executive
Role PurposeLead the end-to-end delivery of assigned capital projects, ensuring compliance with approved scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety and commercial requirements. The role supports the Client Project Executive and India PDS Director, serves as the primary client contact, manages the regional capital budget, and coordinates all internal and external project stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities1. Project Leadership and Governance• Own project delivery from initiation, planning and design through procurement, construction, commissioning, handover and closeout.

- Establish project objectives, execution plans, governance, roles, reporting lines, communication protocols, milestones and working procedures.
- Lead project meetings, track decisions and actions, manage priorities across multiple initiatives, and provide direction and coaching to project team members.

2. Client and Stakeholder Management• Act as the single point of contact for the client and understand business objectives, requirements, constraints and expectations.

- Build effective relationships with senior leaders, consultants, architects, engineers, contractors, vendors and internal teams.
- Maintain stakeholder alignment, communicate project status clearly, and escalate critical issues with practical recommendations and resolution plans.

3. Planning, Design and Procurement• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestone plans, procurement programmes and resource plans; monitor critical paths, approvals, long-lead items and material deliveries.

- Coordinate and review drawings, specifications and technical submissions for completeness, coordination, constructability and compliance; resolve design gaps and support value engineering.
- Manage pre-construction activities, tender documentation, bid evaluation, vendor selection, statutory approvals, permits and inspections.

4. Contract, Change and Commercial Management• Administer consultant, contractor and vendor contracts, including obligations,



notices, claims, variations, extensions of time, change orders and performance reviews.

- Manage budgets, cost plans, commitments, expenditures, accruals, invoices, forecasts, cash flows, payment cycles and revenue tracking in JLL and client systems.
- Prepare cost and variance reports, identify potential overruns, certify bills against verified progress, resolve financial discrepancies, and complete final reconciliation at closeout.

5. Construction, Quality and Safety• Monitor construction through site visits, inspections, progress reviews and coordination meetings; verify compliance with approved drawings, specifications and contractual requirements.

- Coordinate site activities across design, procurement, construction and commissioning teams while monitoring workmanship, material quality, productivity and resource deployment.
- Implement QA/QC and health, safety, environmental and statutory controls; track observations, non-conformances, defects and corrective actions through closure.

6. Risk, Reporting and Information Control• Maintain risk and issue registers, assign owners, develop mitigation and recovery plans, monitor residual exposure and escalate high-impact matters promptly.

- Prepare accurate daily, weekly and monthly reports covering progress, milestones, cost, cash flow, procurement, quality, safety, risks, issues and upcoming priorities.
- Maintain reliable project data in AdaptiveWork and other systems, including workplans, budgets, risks, actions, decisions, changes, approvals and meeting minutes.
- Maintain complete and auditable project records, including contracts, drawings, specifications, permits, correspondence, reports, checklists and approvals.

7. Commissioning, Handover and Closeout• Plan and coordinate testing, commissioning, inspections, snagging, final acceptance and closure of all outstanding works.

- Manage submission and approval of as-built drawings, O&M; manuals, warranties, test certificates, training records, completion certificates and statutory documentation.
- Support final account settlement, financial reconciliation, contract closure, lessons learned and a structured transition to the client or operations team.

Required Qualifications and Experience• Graduate degree in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Architecture (B.Arch.), or a related discipline.

- 9-12 years of relevant experience in project management or project management consultancy, with strong end-to-end delivery experience.
- Experience in corporate interior fit-outs, commercial buildings or capital works; MEP experience is preferred,



with the ability to manage C&I; projects.
- Demonstrated capability in planning, design coordination, procurement, tendering, contract administration, construction monitoring, cost control, risk management and closeout.
- Experience managing multiple projects, budgets, cash flows, invoices, commitments, consultants, contractors, subcontractors and vendors.
- Working knowledge of AdaptiveWork or comparable project management platforms, project reporting portals and Microsoft Office.

Core CompetenciesClient Focus and Ownership
Prioritises client outcomes while protecting commercial and organisational interests.
Communication and Influence
Communicates complex matters clearly and engages confidently with senior stakeholders.
Planning and Organisation
Applies a structured, detail-oriented approach and manages competing priorities effectively.
Leadership and Collaboration
Builds trust, promotes accountability, and mentors team members to achieve shared goals.
Judgement and Problem Solving
Makes sound decisions, anticipates risks, and develops practical solutions under pressure.
Adaptability and Initiative
Learns quickly and performs effectively in dynamic, ambiguous and deadline-driven environments.
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.

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 significant 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.

📌 Project Manager, PDS Projects (India)
🏢 JLL
📍 India

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