Capex Manager

JLL is seeking an experienced Capex Manager to join our team at Southgate, an iconic asset in Melbourne's Southbank precinct. Spanning 85,000 square metres, Southgate comprises approximately 70,000sqm of commercial space across the IBM and HWT Towers, plus approximately 15,000sqm of retail space. This is a hands-on role delivering the precinct's capital works program in a live, tenanted environment, with a current focus on increasing occupancy across both retail and commercial spaces.

Reporting to the Precinct General Manager, you will take ownership of capex projects from planning through to completion, managing budgets and forecasts on behalf of the Owners while working closely with Operations and Property teams to protect tenant comfort and building operations throughout the works program.

·       Translate Owner, Operations and FM requirements into clear, well-scoped project briefs, including feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses

·       Create and manage capex budgets, track expenditure, implement cost controls and undertake monthly reforecasting to support Owner cash flow management

·       Oversee external Project Managers and consultants where appointed, holding them accountable to scope, program, budget and quality outcomes — or step into the lead PM role directly where one is not appointed, subject to project size and complexity

·       Manage projects from planning through to practical completion, defects close-out and handover, including site inspections, quality control and contractor coordination

·       Prepare tender documentation, evaluate bids and administer contracts in line with JLL and Owner requirements

·       Work closely with the Operations and Property team to plan and sequence works that minimise disruption to tenants, customers and building operations

·       Maintain a project risk register and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, environmental standards and building codes

·       Incorporate sustainable design and construction practices, and evaluate innovative construction technologies

·       Deliver post-project evaluations, closure reports and lessons learned to drive continuous improvement

·       A proven record delivering complex capital projects within commercial and retail built environments, including live building experience managing sitting tenants

·       Strong technical and building operations knowledge, with familiarity with relevant authorities, statutory requirements and approval procedures

·       Tertiary qualifications in Building & Construction, Engineering or a related discipline, with proven project management experience preferred

·       Demonstrated experience managing capex budgets, cost tracking and monthly reforecasting

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholders at all levels

·       High resilience, professional composure and a genuine "can do" attitude

·       A collaborative, one-team mindset across all stakeholder groups

You’ll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where the best inspire the best. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things. Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. Keep those ambitions in sight and imagine where JLL can take you. 

As an organisation, we don’t just accept that we are a place of many different people, but we embrace it, we celebrate it, and we proactively support the needs that difference brings. JLL is committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation or disability, and that is why, for more than a decade, we continue to rank among the World’s Most Ethical Companies. We are dedicated to offering veterans from all ranks and services a successful civilian career as they transition out of the military. We recognise and appreciate the skills acquired in their service careers as vital and transferable to our workforce. 

Interested candidates, please apply following the link below quoting job reference number REQ546883

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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