Project Engineer

Overview

Join JLL's Project & Development Services team in Mumbai as a Project Engineer, supporting construction and fit-out projects for corporate occupiers, developers and investors while learning project management.

What you'll do

• Support day-to-day project coordination, track project milestones and ensure deliverables are completed on established timelines.
• Accompany senior team members on site visits, document site conditions through photographs, note work progress, identify quality issues and assist in punch list preparation.
• Assist in reviewing and managing architectural, MEP, structural and specification documents, coordinating drawing revisions, maintaining drawing and submittal registers and ensuring version control.
• Support preparation of meeting agendas, attend project meetings, record minutes and track action items.
• Help prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, presentations and status dashboards for internal and client stakeholders.
• Assist in coordinating with contractors, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers, tracking deliverables, obtaining quotations, maintaining vendor databases and processing material submittals.
• Assist in tracking costs against approved budgets, reviewing contractor payment applications, maintaining cost registers and supporting budget variance reports.
• Support updating project schedules, tracking critical path activities and identifying potential delays.
• Participate in site safety inductions and meetings, assist in safety inspections and ensure compliance with JLL's HSE policies.
• Under supervision, attend client meetings and deliver service aligned with JLL PDS standards.
• Participate in JLL training programs, technical workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from a recognized institution.
• Recent graduates (2023-2025 batches) or professionals with up to 1 year of relevant experience.
• Basic understanding of construction processes, building systems and engineering principles.
• Familiarity with reading technical drawings and engineering specifications.
• Basic proficiency in AutoCAD (ability to view and understand drawings).
• Competency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to learn project management software such as MS Project, Primavera or similar tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English and Hindi.
• Detail-oriented with good organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in team environments.
• Proactive attitude with a problem-solving mindset.
• Adaptability and willingness to take on diverse responsibilities.
• Professional demeanor suitable for client-facing interactions.
• Willingness to conduct frequent site visits across Mumbai and the MMR region.
• Flexibility to work on-site as required by project demands.
• Ability to work occasionally beyond standard hours to meet project deadlines.

Nice to have

• Strong desire to learn and grow within the project management profession.

Details

• Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (on-site).
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Scheduled weekly hours: 48.