East Africa Cluster Lead - Senior Project Manager

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way .   Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. Job Description — East Africa Cluster Lead / Senior Project Manager (Kenya) Job Title: East Africa Cluster Lead / Senior Project Manager Business Line: JLL Work Dynamics — Global Banking Client Account, PMO Location: Nairobi, Kenya (leading the Kenya portfolio and supporting the wider East Africa region, with travel as required) Reports to: PM Delivery Lead Role Purpose This role works for our multinational banking client across their commercial offices and retail branches in Kenya and the wider East Africa region. 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 the on-the-ground delivery anchor for Kenya and East Africa — flexing to meet whatever Kenya and regional project requirements arise. The role combines hands-on senior project delivery with leadership of a small delivery team and day-to-day client and stakeholder relationship management. What This Job Involves Project Delivery Be responsible for all aspects of project management (programme, budget, quality, scope, internal & external procurement & risk) for retail banking and commercial office projects, across planning, design, construction, occupancy and closeout. Lead the most complex projects in the Kenya / East Africa portfolio and remain adaptable to changing Kenya and regional project requirements. 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. 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 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. Monitor and report on the contractor's progress against the contract programme; ensure both the contractor's design and the built product comply with the contract. Steer and manage schedules, budgets and change orders, whether client or contractor driven. Deliver projects within the agreed framework of risk, sustainability and environmental considerations, while maintaining focus on time, cost and quality. Team & Stakeholder Leadership Lead and develop a small East Africa delivery team, including direct line management of one Project Manager, plus oversight of 3rd-party delivery resources/teams. Responsible for tracking performance, motivating the team and building delivery capability as the portfolio grows. Act as the primary point of contact for the client and stakeholders in Kenya and East Africa — owning relationship management, expectation setting and clear, proactive communication. Build and maintain the project picture for the region — keeping leadership and stakeholders informed of status, risks and decisions. Governance & Reporting Develop Weekly Project Status Reports and other deliverables required at relevant project stages. Strongly own the project management tools for assigned projects and maintain their completeness and accuracy;