Cluster Lead- Construction Management/ Design & Build

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State Cluster Lead - Construction Management /Design & Build

What this job involves:

Join JLL as a State Cluster Lead within our Construction Management team, where you'll drive innovative project success through strategic leadership. At JLL, we foster collaboration and empowerment, allowing our teams to excel in dynamic environments. You'll lead efforts to create exceptional client experiences while promoting an inclusive workplace culture. Your leadership will connect strategic vision with operational excellence, ensuring our construction projects reflect JLL's commitment to creating value for our clients and building a stronger future together.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Strategy and Business Leadership: Execute PDS leadership's strategic initiatives, driving growth and innovation aligned with JLL's objectives in the construction management space. Expanding the existing CM business space into new geographies and sectors
• P&L Management: Manage the complete business cycle from proposal to project completion, ensuring efficient operations, timely billing and maintain target AR, and optimal resource allocation for maximum target CI. Prepare yearly business growth plan with agreed KPIs with state/ regional lead
• Team Structure and Capability Management: Build and maintain a balanced team that meets business and operational requirements, with proactive hiring and continuous team optimization and mentoring.
• Client and Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary escalation point of contact for key clients, leading stakeholder meetings and managing project changes to maintain high client satisfaction. Also work closely with internal central teams like procurement and costing, legal , Insurance, taxation teams
• Develop and nurture new supplier base for project deliveries along with procurement team
• Operational Excellence: Identify risks and rewards, maintain health and safety standards, and implement continuous improvements through best practices and technology integration.
• Corporate Governance and Risk Management: Work with Commercial Governance and Legal teams on bids, ensuring adherence to corporate governance and compliance standards.
• Financial Stewardship: Develop strategic budgets, analyze financial performance, and implement initiatives to enhance Productivity.
• People Management and Development: work closely with operations and delivery team for talent development, recruitment, and retention strategies, creating an innovative and balanced workplace in accordance with JLL behaviors as well as values.
• Should have worked on interior fit-out projects for commercial projects.
• Project Oversight and Delivery: Guide construction teams to deliver projects on schedule and within budget, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance.
• Business Development: Nurture client relationships and strengthen JLL's market presence through strategic marketing and business acquisition.
• OneJLL Collaboration: Encourage cross-functional collaboration to deliver comprehensive solutions and enhance client value.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
• Minimum 15 years of construction management experience, with emphasis on leadership roles
• Proven track record managing complex construction projects and diverse teams
• Strong business acumen and P&L management experience
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and strategic growth initiatives
• Thorough understanding of construction regulatory requirements and industry standards

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Business Administration or related discipline
• Professional certifications such as PMP, LEED, or similar credentials
• Experience with construction management software and digital tools
• Knowledge of sustainable construction practices and emerging industry trends
• Experience leading multi-state or large-scale construction projects
• Passion for fostering an inclusive and innovative team culture
• Commitment to professional growth and continuous learning

Join JLL, where we take the more inspiring path, empowering our team to shape the future of real estate with optimism and resilience.

Location:

–Mumbai, MH, Pune, MH

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

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!

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