Capex Manager - Southgate, Melbourne

About the role

JLL is seeking an experienced Capex Manager to join its team at Southgate, an iconic 85,000 sqm mixed-use asset in Melbourne's Southbank precinct, comprising roughly 70,000 sqm of commercial space across the IBM and HWT Towers and 15,000 sqm of retail. Reporting to the Precinct General Manager, the role takes ownership of capital works projects from planning to completion in a live, tenanted environment, with a current focus on increasing occupancy in retail and commercial spaces.

Key responsibilities

• Translate Owner, Operations and facility management requirements into well-scoped project briefs, including feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses
• Create and manage capex budgets, track expenditure, implement cost controls and reforecast monthly to support Owner cash flow
• Oversee external project managers and consultants, or step into the lead PM role depending on project size and complexity
• Manage projects from planning through practical completion, defects close-out and handover, including site inspections, quality control and contractor coordination
• Prepare tender documentation, evaluate bids and administer contracts
• Plan and sequence works with Operations and Property to minimise disruption to tenants and building operations
• Maintain a project risk register and ensure compliance with health and safety, environmental and building code requirements
• Incorporate sustainable design and construction practices and deliver post-project evaluations and lessons learned

Required profile

• Proven record delivering complex capital projects in commercial and retail built environments, including live buildings with sitting tenants
• Tertiary qualification in Building & Construction, Engineering or a related discipline; project management experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing capex budgets, cost tracking and monthly reforecasting
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels

Required skills

• Strong technical and building operations knowledge
• Familiarity with authorities, statutory requirements and approval procedures
• Budget management and cost control

What we offer

• Employee discounts on fitness, wellbeing and other products
• 18 weeks paid maternity leave
• Private health insurance discounts and an active social club
• Novated lease for EV cars and paid time off for volunteer work
• Career opportunities with a leading commercial real estate firm and premium offices