JLL Spark is dedicated to transforming the real estate industry through technology-based innovation. JLL Spark provides the nimbleness of a startup backed by JLL’s expertise and resources.

Role Purpose

We are currently looking for a Project Manager (Fit-Out) for our team based in Nairobi, Kenya. This role will be working for our client on their commercial offices & retail branches.

What This Job Involves

• Accountable for day-to-day delivery of all project management tasks.
• Develop the client brief and Project Execution Plans to suit the specific requirements of the project.
• Manage design teams in the development of design solutions to meet the client’s expectations and budget.
• Fully manage and handle local government approvals process with consultants and Contractors.
• Administer complex contracts, proactively managing and confirming the compliance of contractors/consultants to the contract terms and conditions.
• Assist with the compilation of tender documents and critically reviewing tender returns, contract negotiations, award of contracts and client reporting.
• Develop project documentation, programs, master budget with cost management support.
• Produce reports to suit 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 program.
• 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 and manage client expectation.
• Steer and manage the schedules and budget and change orders, that are client or contractor driven.
• Travel as necessary for the delivery assurance of the projects.
• Strongly own the Project management tools (Clarizen) for assigned projects and manage these platforms completeness and accuracy .

Sounds like you? To apply you need to be / have

• Extensive experience in managing delivery of fit-out projects in the region.
• Excellent written and verbal skills with a fluent proficiency in English.
• International safety qualification / recognition an advantage but not essential.
• Degree Qualification is preferred but not essential.
• Professional Memberships are an advantage but not essential.