Assistant Project Manager

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Position Title: Assistant Manager - Projects
Reports to: Manager/Senior Manager - Projects
Location: Bangalore – Devanahalli & Whitefield
Position Summary
The Assistant Manager - Projects is responsible for overseeing and managing all capital expenditure (CAPEX), operational expenditure (OPEX), design and construction (D&C), and refurbishment projects within assigned portfolio. This role ensures project delivery excellence while maintaining strict compliance with organizational standards and robust financial reporting mechanisms.

Key Responsibilities:
Project Management - Manage end-to-end project lifecycle for CAPEX, OPEX, D&C, and refurbishment initiatives from conception through completion. Coordinate with internal stakeholders, external contractors, and vendors to ensure timely project delivery within approved budgets and quality standards. Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules, milestone tracking, and risk mitigation strategies.

Financial Management & Reporting - Oversee project budgets, cost tracking, and variance analysis for all assigned projects. Prepare regular financial reports including budget utilization, forecast updates, and cost-benefit analyses. Ensure accurate project accounting and proper allocation of expenses across CAPEX and OPEX categories. Monitor cash flow projections and provide financial recommendations to senior management.

Compliance & Standards - Ensure all projects comply with local building codes, safety regulations, environmental standards, and JLL quality requirements. Maintain updated knowledge of regulatory changes affecting project delivery. Implement and monitor compliance protocols throughout project execution phases. Coordinate required inspections, permits, and certifications.

Vendor & Contractor Management - Manage relationships with external contractors, consultants, and service providers. Oversee vendor selection processes, contract negotiations, and performance evaluations. Ensure adherence to procurement policies and maintain approved vendor databases. Monitor contractor compliance with safety, quality, and delivery standards.

Documentation & Reporting - Maintain comprehensive project documentation including contracts, permits, drawings, specifications, and progress reports. Prepare regular status updates for senior management and clients. Ensure proper documentation of project changes, variations, and lessons learned. Manage project closure documentation and handover processes.

Required Qualifications:
Education & Experience - Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field. Minimum 3-5 years of experience in project management within commercial real estate, construction, or facilities management sectors. Professional certification in project management (PMP, PRINCE2) preferred.
Technical Skills - Strong understanding of construction processes, building systems, and project delivery methodologies. Knowledge of relevant building codes, safety regulations, and compliance requirements. Advanced proficiency in MS Office suite, particularly Excel for financial modeling and reporting.
Core Competencies - Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail. Effective communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder management. Financial acumen with experience in budget management and cost control. Leadership abilities to coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners.
Performance Metrics - Project delivery within approved timelines and budgets. Compliance adherence rate across all managed projects. Quality of financial reporting and accuracy of cost forecasting. Client and stakeholder satisfaction scores. Vendor performance improvement and cost optimization achievements.
Reporting Structure - This position reports directly to the Manager/Senior Manager - Projects and works closely with Finance, Operations, and Client Services teams. May supervise junior project coordinators and administrative support staff as required.

Career Development
This role provides opportunities for professional growth within JLL's project management organization, with potential advancement to Manager - Projects or specialized roles in portfolio management, client relationship management, or regional project oversight positions.
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 important 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.