COMPLETE Construction Lead - Bangkok, THA

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Lead the delivery of design build projects and manage the team to successfully deliver construction projects in the Bangkok market.

Duties & responsibilities

• As a Construction Lead, you will be expected to take a lead role in securing and delivering new interior projects with existing and new clients.
• To develop new business opportunities through a strong local network of contacts internally and externally. Leveraging business relationships in sectors such as Commercial Interior, contracting and design.
• When delivering projects, to accept total responsibility for the effective management of all phases of a project (or projects) from initial establishment to handover and project closure.
• The Leader role requires coordinating thought and leadership skills to encourage maximum contributions of all participants in the specific project and focus these to maximise outcomes for all stakeholders.
• As the Construction Lead, you have a responsibility to contribute to the development of less experienced colleagues through mentoring and coaching in all aspects of project management.
• Manage site safety in accordance with JLL’s certified safety system and legislative requirements.
• Manage site environmental matters in accordance with JLL’s certified environmental management system and legislative requirements.
• Ensure programmed dates for all construction and defect rectification activities are achieved.
• Manage the quality of the final product produced by trade contractors.
• Manage the coordination of all site activities including materials handling, trade contractors and suppliers.
• Participate in the establishment a detailed overall project programme that sets clear milestones and objectives to ensure successful project delivery.
• Chair weekly project site meetings as required
• Ensure timely issuance of meeting minutes and agendas for meetings chaired.
• Participate in Request for Proposal preparation, scope writing and tendering, as required.
• Participate in value engineering, buildability analysis, and assist in critically reviewing the design and documentation to minimize risk and maximize outcomes as required.
• Providing commentary on variations as required.
• Maintain site records as per JLL’s management systems and legislative requirements.
• Be the leader of Safety on site and manage compliance with Occupational Health & Safety legislation, codes of practice and site-specific requirements.

Key skills

• Negotiate skilfully in tough situations with both internal and external groups.
• Confidently manage design build project delivery from inception to closure.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Microsoft Project, and experienced in managing cost reporting systems.
• Understand the legal environment for each project in respect of planning, commercial aspects, and delivery constraints.
• Be able to carry out commercial negotiations with contractors, suppliers, consultants, and authorities within established limits of authority.
• Understand our obligations for complying with ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO9001 and Environmental Health and Safety legislation generally.
• Assist in maintaining accreditations where applicable.
• Ability to assess clients’ needs and project constraints.
• Ability to lead the commercial assessment of new projects.
• Have a detailed understanding of different delivery and contracting methods. i.e., Design Build, Lump Sum Turnkey delivery, Managing Contracting etc.
• Ability to assist in the preparation of project proposals and the delivery of presentations that may be required as part of securing new work.

Employee specification

• A degree in a relevant Project or Construction Management related discipline and fifteen (15) years’ experience in Design, Construction, Contracting or Project 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.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

About JLL –

For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500 company with annual revenue of $20.9 billion and operations in over 80 countries around the world, our more than 103,000 employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAY. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.

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