Fit Out Project Manager

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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.
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!

Fit-Out Project Manager
Job Title: Senior Fit-Out Project Manager — Pakistan
Business Line: JLL Work Dynamics — Global Banking Client Account, PMO
Location: Karachi, Pakistan (covering the Pakistan portfolio, with travel within Pakistan and support to the wider region as required)
Reports to: Pakistan Cluster Lead

Role PurposeThis role works for our multinational banking client across their commercial offices and retail branches, based in Karachi and covering the Pakistan portfolio. The main outcome of this position is to lead multi-disciplined real estate project solutions for the client, with direct accountability for end-to-end project delivery — and to act as a senior delivery anchor who can support programmes elsewhere in the region when required.
What This Job InvolvesBe responsible for all aspects of project management (programme, budget, quality, scope, internal & external procurement & risk) for retail banking and commercial office projects. This comprises planning, design, construction, occupancy and closeout.
Accountable for day-to-day delivery of all tasks as expected of a senior PM, and for leading the most complex projects in the Pakistan portfolio.
Develop the client brief and Project Execution Plans to suit the specific requirements of each project.
Manage (internal & external) design teams in the development of design solutions to meet the client's expectations and budget for retail banking projects.
Fully manage and liaise with the local government and regulatory approvals process with support from consultants and contractors.
Administer complex contracts, proactively managing and confirming the compliance of contractors/consultants to the contract terms and conditions.
Lead the compilation of tender documents and critically review tender returns, contract negotiations, award of contracts and client reporting.
Develop project documentation, programme and master cost plan with cost management support.
Develop Weekly Project Status Reports along with other deliverables as required for relevant stages of the projects.
Deliver projects within the framework of risk, sustainability and environmental considerations agreed at the business case / client brief stage, while maintaining focus on time, cost and quality.
Monitor and report on the contractor's progress against the contract programme.
Manage consultant teams to ensure that the contractor's design is done in compliance with the contract.
Manage consultant teams to ensure that the built product is compliant with the contract.
Collaborate with and manage client expectations at a senior stakeholder level.
Steer and manage the schedules, budget and change orders that are client or contractor driven.
Travel as necessary for the delivery assurance of the projects, including occasional support to programmes outside Pakistan when called upon.
Strongly own the project management tools for assigned projects and manage these platforms' completeness and accuracy.
Project reporting on cloud-based project management software.
Participate in and contribute to PMO oversight of the cluster in terms of governance, assurance and performance trends.
Supervisory ResponsibilitiesNo formal supervisory responsibilities in this position.
Manages 3rd-party project delivery resources/team (typically smaller team). Responsible for tracking performance and motivating team members.
Required Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor's degree, preferably from an Architecture or Civil background, from a reputed local or international university.
Minimum 8+ years of relevant project management experience in fit-out, corporate interiors or commercial real estate delivery, with a strong track record of leading projects end-to-end.
Demonstrable experience delivering retail banking, financial services or similarly regulated corporate fit-out projects strongly preferred.
Experience managing consultants, contractors and complex contracts through the full project lifecycle.
PMP or LEED AP qualification preferred.
Key CompetenciesSenior delivery discipline and ownership — sees issues, owns them, solves them.
Strong client-facing stakeholder management; able to operate credibly with senior client representatives and business units.
Commercially astute — cost control, tendering, contract administration and change management.
Structured planner under pressure; able to run multiple concurrent projects and step in to support the wider region.
Precise, audit-ready documentation and reporting habits.
Fluent English required; Urdu fluency required for local stakeholder and contractor management.

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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!

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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.