Sr. Project Manager - Belen, CRI

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Benefits to eligible employees, include:

· Life, health and dental insurance for you.

· Annual Performance Bonus.

· Online platform with certified courses for your professional development.

· Wellbeing platform with personalized programs (yoga, meditation, exercise, meal plans, among others).

· Assistance program for employee and immediate family members (psychological counseling, legal and financial assistance, nutritional guidance).

· Employee recognition program.

· Participation in BRG (Business Resource Groups): Be part of our BRG, which promotes diversity and inclusion within JLL.

· Additional vacation days.

· Among other corporate benefits.

We are currently seeking a dynamic individual for the role of Sr. Project Manager to join our team:

· Location: Belen Heredia, Costa Rica (availability to move around San Jose)

· Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

· Work model: On site

· Contract Type: Indefinite-term / fixed-term.

What is your day to day? ·

• Provide clear communication and coordination of the project in coordination and direction to directors and Client.
• Maintain strict control of the work, costs, and schedule of the project.
• Coordinate and lead all activities between client, IT, consultants, architects and other suppliers or Client Stakeholders.
• Carry out the Risk Assessment of the Client, to have a real diagnosis of the conditions of the project during all stages.
• Establish requirements to test and receive EHS committed systems prior to the corresponding delivery.
• Supervise and control builders and suppliers.
• Provides guide for the preparation of quotes and purchases.
• Supervise the construction work and integration of suppliers.
• Ensure uniformity of processes, high standards, quality, and general conduct.
• Take actions directly related to risks or technical difficulties.
• Act proactively to correct any deviation from the schedule to minimize impacts.
• Lead the risk management processes and mitigation strategies including the plan of Specific EHS designed by the Builder to ensure the planning and response of potential emergencies diagnosed in the project, including medical emergencies.
• Prepare and support weekly meetings with client, stakeholders and vendors.
• Ensure full compliance with the objectives, structuring and implementation of processes management, reports and adequate controls.
• Coordinate the hiring and commissioning processes of technical teams.
• Responsible for approving negotiations with suppliers and recommendations to the client.
• Guarantee compliance with the Client's Compliance policies.
• Carry out the value engineering processes to guarantee the highest cost benefit of the approved budget.
• Manage, coordinate and control the delivery of projects regarding technical installations from inception to completion.
• Support the project team, take control and manage through all stages of the project from initiation & planning, design, procurement, construction and completion & close-out stages of the project.
• Work with the constraints of the project and deliver to meet all time, cost, quality, health & safety requirements of the project.
• Communicate the needs requirements and constraints of the Client.
• Represent the Client throughout the duration of the project.
• Manage and coordinate the work of all consultants & contractors appointed to the project.
• Manage and liaison with the building landlord and all authorities’ agencies for matters related to the project.
• Represent and promote the company throughout all projects.
• Contribute to the achievement of the company and department’s profit targets.
• Contribute and support the regional project teams when needed.
• A good degree of experience and competence in the following areas will be required for this role: Programming and scheduling of work activities throughout all stages of the project. Budget and cost planning, cost management.
• Design management and coordination of all design phases as an integrator to the A&E Team.

Desired experience and technical skills

• Reside in Costa Rica and have their credentials approved by local institutions.
• Exclusive dedication to the Project.
• Engineering or architecture professional
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience as a Project Manager.
• PMP Certificate (not limited, however, it will have a higher score in the evaluation).
• 4th level studies (Postgraduate) related to Project Management is a plus.
• Experience with commercial/ office interiors fit-out and build to base projects.
• Experience with Corporate Clients is a plus.
• Educational qualifications in the field of Architecture or Engineering.
• Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, AutoCAD.
• Independent, resourceful, possess keen ability to learn and with excellent work ethics.
• Strong written & verbal communication skills
• Advanced level of English required.
• Sustainability Certifications and Knowledge is desirable.
• Industrial projects knowledge is a plus.

Location:

On-site –Belen, CRI

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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