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Senior Transaction Manager

Work Dynamics

What this job involves

The position will be part of the team that manages the real estate portfolio of leading clients in India. The key goals, duties and responsibilities of the resource are listed below.

• To deliver the highest engineering standards in the client’s real estate portfolio.
• Control and drive the entire site evaluation process for all new acquisitions across the country, working with JLL’s city transaction, PDS and WD teams in coordinating client site inspections, summarizing & circulating inspection reports to all stakeholders and actively participating in all technical discussions with developers.
• Rank shortlisted buildings based on technical parameters and share critical noncompliance points with mitigation to the stakeholders.
• Coordination to closure of all technical discussions i.e. technical annexures that form part of lease contracts with developers and client’s technical stakeholders.
• Be an advocate for sustainability and support discussions regarding Green lease for all new acquisitions.
• Review key MEP & design parameters and conduct preliminary checks to assess if the specifications provided by the developer are in line with Client’s standards.
• Assist transaction teams in drafting technical sections of all lease and related contracts in consultation with client’s technical teams.
• Ratify Leasable and Carpet areas as provided by the developers through AutoCAD and on-site measurements.
• For under construction buildings, review status of work on site Vs. key milestone dates provided by the developer. Prepare and share progress reports with the client as per the agreed frequency.
• Support the transition from Real Estate to the Projects teams, including any support during the fitout stage.
• Prepare project trackers for weekly RE – Projects integration reviews, track and report on action points.
• Prepare a close-out report of contractual commitments of a developer and actual deliveries on site, identify gaps and proactively work towards closure, including ongoing issues during occupancy.
• Maintain all infrastructure documentation for each building, including up-to-date building drawings.
• Collect the applicable statutory documents-based client’s recommendation during the initial take up e.g. Fire NOCs and Occupancy Certificates etc.
• Assist in Seismic Surveys conducted by 3rd parties and client’s internal building safety and security approvals.
• Jointly review and update clients building design, MEP specifications with the latest market norms.
• Provide training, knowledge-sharing, conduct periodic workshops on technical matters of real estate to the client Account and Transaction teams

As a fully dedicated position, it will aim to not just bring efficiencies in life cycle of transactions, but also provide effective planning and control for an optimized portfolio and support the client in resolution of any potential conflicts with landlords with support from the larger JLL team.

Teamwork

The role will require a large amount of coordination with the different teams within JLL as well as working with the different teams of the client to coordinate and deliver together. It will also at times, leading and leveraging JLL India’s 3X platforms to deliver client’s requirements with the other members of the larger JLL platform that services the client.

Research and Analytics:

You will also support the team to deliver on related goals aimed at improving the overall approach in financial reporting and market analysis, by conceptualizing best-in-class frameworks and analytics for the client. This will include, though not limited to, the following:

• Provide portfolio optimization strategies to the client.
• Update the client on the real estate market (e.g. supply-demand) changes impacting its portfolio.
• Highlight real estate benchmarking data/analysis that could impact the risk profile of the client.
• TM wide research and analytics
• Business Development
• Technology Development

Client and Competitor Intelligence

Periodically as part of the reporting carried out for the client, you will be expected to leverage off the JLL system to educate the client on the latest information regarding the client’s competitors as well as the new and recent trends in the industry

Sound like you? Here is what we’re looking for:

Being Analytical

Along with the transactions, the role will have the responsibility for providing advisory driven support to the client as well. This will include, though not limited to, the following:

• Analyze and implement the use of technology and automation for portfolio performance.
• Proactively engage with various client teams for risk mitigation & resolution of operational & strategic issues.

Meticulous

You must pay attention to detail and have excellent problem solving skills. We are the delivery arm for the client, and they depend on us ensuring we are infallible.

Qualifications

An ideal candidate would have the following:

• Degree in Project Management, Civil Engineering, Building Surveying / Building services engineering, Interior Design, Architecture.
• Strong understanding of fit-out management and delivery, technical aspects of real estate. Familiar with the operations and maintenance of both base building and tenanted premises.
• Ability to bring experience in the real estate industry’s best practices to improve the performance of the portfolio.
• Minimum 5 years’ on-the-job experience in this field.
• Excellent planning and coordination skills among various parties, responding to requests and delivering results within tight schedules.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proven experience in report writing and making presentations.
• Self-motivated and a team player, as well as effective Leader with strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience in dealing with tenants, landlords / developers with the ability to effectively manage expectations.
• Excellent computer skills – Including MS Project, CAD, MS office etc.

The role is based in the client’s office in Bangalore, and the resource will have to visit JLL office in Bangalore to be able to create strong engagement with the wider JLL platforms.

What we can do for you:

At JLL, we make sure that you become the best version of yourself by helping you realise your full potential in an entrepreneurial and inclusive work environment. We will empower your ambitions through our dedicated Total Rewards Program, competitive pay and benefits package.

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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!

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