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Project Engineer - Project & Development Services (PDS)
Location: Mumbai, India
Department: Project & Development Services (PDS)
Company: Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL)
Employment Type: Full time
About JLL
JLL is a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management. Our vision is to reimagine the world of real estate, creating rewarding opportunities and amazing spaces where people can achieve their ambitions. We help our clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of assets including industrial, commercial, retail, residential and hotel real estate.
About JLL Project & Development Services (PDS)
JLL's Project & Development Services team delivers end-to-end project management solutions for corporate occupiers, developers, and investors. Our PDS division in Mumbai manages a diverse portfolio of projects including commercial office fit-outs, base building developments, retail spaces, data centers, and industrial facilities. We provide comprehensive services from project conception through completion, ensuring delivery excellence across all phases.
Position Overview
We are seeking highly motivated fresh graduates or professionals with up to 1 year of experience to join our PDS team in Mumbai as Project Engineers. This exceptional learning opportunities in construction project management, providing exposure to high-profile commercial real estate projects for leading multinational clients. You will work alongside experienced project managers and engineers while developing technical and professional competencies essential for a successful career in project management.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery Support You will support the PDS team in delivering construction and fit-out projects across various asset classes. This includes assisting project engineers and managers with day-to-day project coordination, tracking project milestones, and ensuring deliverables are completed according to established timelines. You will gain comprehensive exposure to JLL's project delivery methodologies and governance frameworks.
Site Supervision & Quality Monitoring Regular site visits to active construction sites will form a critical part of your learning experience. You will accompany senior team members to commercial office developments, corporate fit-out projects, and other facilities to observe construction activities, understand site management practices, and learn quality control procedures.
Responsibilities include documenting site conditions through photographs, noting work progress, identifying quality issues, and assisting in punch list preparation.
Technical Documentation & Drawing Management You will assist in reviewing and managing technical documentation including architectural drawings, MEP layouts, structural plans, and specifications. This involves coordinating drawing revisions, maintaining updated drawing registers, tracking submittal logs, and ensuring document version control. You will learn to identify potential clashes or coordination issues across different engineering disciplines.
Meeting Coordination & Reporting Supporting the preparation and distribution of meeting agendas, attending project meetings, recording minutes, and tracking action items will develop your project coordination skills. You will help prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, project presentations, and status dashboards for internal teams and client stakeholders.
Contractor & Vendor Coordination You will assist in coordinating with contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and material suppliers. This includes tracking contractor deliverables, obtaining competitive quotations, maintaining vendor databases, processing material submittals and approvals, and supporting the procurement process under guidance from senior team members.
Budget & Schedule Tracking Learning to monitor project budgets and schedules is essential. You will assist in tracking costs against approved budgets, reviewing contractor payment applications, maintaining cost registers, and helping prepare budget variance reports. For schedule management, you will support updating project schedules, tracking critical path activities, and identifying potential delays.
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Understanding and promoting safety culture is paramount. You will participate in site safety inductions, attend safety meetings, assist in conducting safety inspections, and ensure compliance with JLL's HSE policies. You will learn to identify potential hazards and understand corrective action protocols.
Client Interaction & Relationship Management Under supervision, you will gain exposure to client interactions, learning professional communication standards and relationship management practices. This includes attending client meetings, understanding client requirements, and delivering service excellence aligned with JLL PDS standards.
Continuous Learning & Professional Development Active participation in JLL's training programs, technical workshops, and knowledge-sharing sessions is expected. You will have opportunities to learn industry best practices, emerging technologies in construction, and project management tools and techniques.
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline from a recognized institution. Recent graduates (2023-2025 batches) or professionals with up to 1 year of relevant experience are encouraged to apply.
Technical Knowledge:
Basic understanding of construction processes, building systems, and engineering principles
Familiarity with reading technical drawings and engineering specifications
Basic proficiency in AutoCAD (ability to view and understand drawings)
Competency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Willingness to learn project management software such as MS Project, Primavera, or similar tools
Core Competencies:
Strong desire to learn and grow within the project management profession
Excellent communication skills in English and Hindi (verbal and written)
Detail-oriented with good organizational and time management abilities
Ability to work collaboratively in team environments
Proactive attitude with problem-solving mindset
Adaptability and willingness to take on diverse responsibilities
Professional demeanor suitable for client-facing interactions
Other Requirements:
Willingness to conduct frequent site visits across Mumbai and surrounding areas (MMR region)
Flexibility to work on-site as required by project demands
Ability to work occasionally beyond standard hours to meet project deadlines
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 perks 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.
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