Design Project Manager (Data Centre Developments)

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Job Description

Job Description

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.

You will be able to demonstrate the following on a consistent basis:

• Client-focused with excellent and effective communication skills
• Analyze risks and offer solutions and mitigating actions
• Actively collaborate and manage client stakeholders, contractors and other vendors
• Environmental, Sustainability and Health and Safety focused
• Continuous improvement mindset

Responsibilities:

• Provide advice, consultant, and be the authorized representative through all phases of design and construction-related aspects of data centre projects.
• Work with client’s stakeholder groups and third party consultants, design consultants, construction management firms, and construction contractors to administer the design on behalf of our client.
• Coordinate, clarify, and track design packages with Client and Client's third-party contractors.
• Manage and coordinate design efforts for domestic and international projects.
• Manage escalation of design issues to resolution.
• Support contract negotiation with Client's third party contractors, in alignment with Client's project manager (“PM”) and legal counsel

Education and experience:

What we’re looking for is a technical candidate with at least 5 years’ experience in the field. A post-graduate degree in engineering or business is also a big plus. You will be experienced in managing multiple parties, vendors, stakeholders and priorities with various milestones. You will be detailed orientated and organized in your approach to project management.

Undeniably superior soft skills:

As a Design Project Manager, you’ll demonstrate your expertise in interacting with a wide range of clients and stakeholders — that’s why impeccable people skills will be essential. Likewise, you must show your aptitude in developing improvement initiatives and continuous improvements. You must also display flexibility in managing daily activities using various systems.

Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree from an accredited institution. Preference towards a Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Familiar with local statutory submissions and approvals process
• At least 5 years as a Project Manager, Design Manager or similar role.
• Ability to regularly communicate analyzed data to client and team to achieve project goals
• Strong working knowledge of technical drawings and single line diagrams.
• Highly organized with strong analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with executive level external and internal clients as well as external team members (architects, contractors, client’s representatives, etc.). 
• Ability to manage all aspects of construction projects effectively and efficiently including, but not limited to budgeting, scheduling, submittals, change orders.
• Fully competent at managing all types/sizes of projects.
• Extensive knowledge of Google Workspace, Google Docs and Google Drive.

Location:

On-site –Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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