Specialist, Engineering Services

Position Overview

Business Development and Design Manager - Projects

The Business Development Design Coordination Manager is a hybrid role that combines business development, bid management, architectural design coordination, and project support within JLLs Project Development Services. This multifaceted position requires a professionally qualified architect with commercial acumen who can drive revenue growth while ensuring seamless design coordination and delivery across complex development and construction projects.

This role bridges the gap between client-facing business development activities and technical design delivery, requiring both strategic thinking and hands-on coordination capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development Client Engagement

New Business Development

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in development consulting, project management, and program management services
• Develop and maintain relationships with key decision-makers at property developers, corporate occupiers, institutional investors, and public sector organizations
• Conduct market research to identify emerging opportunities, track competitor activities, and understand industry trends
• Position JLLs PDS capabilities effectively to address client project challenges
• Meet sales targets through development of new client relationships and expansion within existing accounts
• Attend industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to build JLLs market presence

Client Relationship Management

• Act as trusted advisor to clients, understanding their needs and translating them into service opportunities
• Maintain regular contact with existing and prospective clients
• Support account management activities and identify cross-selling opportunities
• Gather market intelligence and client feedback to inform service development
• Coordinate client presentations, capability sessions, and project pursuits

Bid Proposal Management

Bid Process Leadership

• Manage end-to-end bid and proposal process from opportunity qualification through submission
• Lead go/no-go decision processes and qualification assessments
• Establish bid timelines, coordinate internal resources, and ensure compliance with client requirements
• Track bid metrics, win rates, and performance indicators across the PDS portfolio

Content Development

• Create compelling proposal content that articulates JLLs value proposition and differentiated approach
• Coordinate input from technical specialists, project managers, and subject matter experts
• Develop win themes, competitive positioning, and client-focused value propositions
• Translate technical design and project management capabilities into clear client benefits
• Prepare case studies, project descriptions, and technical narratives

Proposal Coordination

• Act as central coordination point between business development, technical delivery, legal, finance, and leadership teams
• Manage quality control procedures and conduct comprehensive proposal reviews
• Ensure submissions meet client requirements and follow JLL brand standards
• Maintain proposal libraries including case studies, CVs, technical content, and standard responses
• Support commercial structuring and pricing strategy development with finance teams

Presentation Support

• Coordinate oral presentation preparation and support delivery teams
• Develop presentation materials, graphics, and visual content
• Facilitate bid kick-off meetings, strategy sessions, and review workshops

Architectural Design Coordination

Design Information Management

• Maintain design document registers, drawing schedules, and tracking systems
• Manage distribution of architectural drawings, specifications, and technical documents
• Implement document control procedures and version management protocols
• Ensure all project stakeholders have access to current design information
• Coordinate design submissions to clients, planning authorities, and approval bodies
• Maintain digital design repositories and file management systems (SharePoint, Aconex, Procore)

Multidisciplinary Coordination

• Organize and coordinate design coordination meetings between architectural, structural, MEP, and specialist consultants
• Prepare meeting agendas, record minutes, and track action items
• Identify design conflicts and coordination issues between disciplines
• Support clash detection processes using BIM coordination tools (Navisworks, BIM 360)
• Track resolution of design queries, RFIs, and technical issues
• Facilitate coordination between internal teams and external design consultants

Design Review Quality Support

• Assist with design reviews at key project stages (concept, scheme, detailed design)
• Review architectural drawings for compliance with client requirements and design standards
• Support preparation of design coordination drawings and schedules
• Maintain design issue logs and track resolution status
• Document design decisions, changes, and approval processes
• Support design quality checks and technical compliance reviews

Technical Input

• Provide architectural input during concept development and design strategy discussions
• Review design proposals for buildability, compliance, and alignment with project objectives
• Support value engineering sessions and design optimization workshops
• Advise on materials selection, construction methods, and technical solutions
• Assist with technical clarifications during tender and construction phases

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