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Head of Design Build

Jones Lang LaSalle

Head of Design Build

full-timePosted: Jan 24, 2026

Job Description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.  

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people  and empowering them to  thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.   

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Overview

Be responsible for handling all aspects of the Design Build function under PDS Thailand interior fit-out Design & Build offering

Take full responsibility for the effective management of all site-based activities throughout the construction and defects phases of Build projects including the management of Safety, Environmental, Programme, Quality, Materials Handling and Overall Site Coordination Activities

Be the leader of Safety and manage compliance with local Health & Safety legislation, codes of practice and site-specific requirements. Work closely with TH HSE Manager to ensure compliance

Support the PDS MD and Business Development Manager in business development activities including client engagement and selling of PDS Design Build services

Support the TH growth strategy for Design Build while working in partnership with the various business groups and sales leaders as required

 

Client Engagement

Meet potential clients with the Sales and Business Development Managers or leasing team as required to secure new Design Build opportunities

Explain to clients the JLL various Design Build product offerings and help to find suitable solutions for their specific project needs

Engage with existing clients to discuss future opportunities within TH and share this intelligence

 

Planning, Proposing, Winning Work

Work with the sales and design team when receiving RFPs for Design Build work to plan the preparation of proposals

Contribute to the preparation of bids and proposal documents. Plan the resourcing and related costs for the proposals and prepare a detailed financial model for MD or regional leadership approval prior to submission

Contribute to the preparation of presentations for the purpose of pitching with the MD, BD Manager and Design team to win Design Build work

Manage and direct the Commercial Manager in their duties in preparation of budgets and procurement of market pricing

Ensure there is detailed clarity in the proposed scope of works and work closely with the commercial manager to ensure the Bill of Quantities is detailed and reflective of the client requirements

Work closely with the Regional Creative Studio (RCS) and the assigned designers to ensure designs comply with the brief and are aligned with the budget pricing and proposal to the client

Understand the JLL internal commercial governance requirements and targets and ensure these terms are expressed and/or protected within the Design Build proposal

Be responsible for planning an efficient and appropriate level of resourcing required for each project considering the governance requirements and commercial impacts

Be responsible for the management and oversight of the procurement of JLL subcontractors always ensuring a rigorous, ethical and transparent process in compliance with JLL standards using the procurement platform where possible

Build relationships with multiple, qualified vendors in the market who adhere to JLL standards and provide high quality work product

Assist the MD, legal team and Operations manager with completion of subcontracts in a timely manner

 

Construction Delivery

Take responsibility for proper site establishment and work closely with the Operations and Finance Managers to ensure all insurances, deposits, permissions and subcontractor compliances are in place prior to entering the site

Work closely with the HSE Manager to ensure a safe working environment is established and that all method statements and mandatory documents have been provided in advance

Take inputs and direction from the HSE Manager to comply and rectify any non-compliances observed

Use of the JLL incident reporting tool is required and seek HSE Manager assistance as necessary  

Plan the necessary level of site supervision by subcontractors and the JLL team and ensure this is delivered on site. Set and oversee deliverables required of the Site Supervisors

Provide regular reporting and updates to the client per agreed cadence. Provide the client with accurate forecasting and risk management recommendations

Highlight early any necessary variations to the contract, scope, or pricing and formalise these with the client via Change Orders

Work closely with the commercial manager to ensure procurement is aligned with the budget and target margins planned

Be responsible for the quality of the finished Build product. Hold subcontractors accountable and ensure all defect work is completed in a timely manner

Oversee the close out of each project to ensure that all documentation, certifications and final commercial accounts are received and closed as required

 

Operations

Provide necessary progress reporting to the Operations Manager and finance team to ensure timely revenue recognition in accordance with financial forecasts

Connect with regional PDS Design Build teams to gather lessons learnt and supporting details from other opportunities

Engage with the TH base business teams to assist with their potential clients who may be requiring Design Build services

 

Qualifications

A degree in a relevant Project or Construction Management related discipline and fifteen (15+) years’ experience in Design, Construction, or Project Management

5 to 8 years’ experience in leading and delivering interior fit-out services for commercial office projects

Experience working with international companies and their business/department leaders

Fluent in written and spoken Thai and English

Location:

On-site –Bangkok, THA

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!

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.

JLL Privacy Notice

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.

For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement.

For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.

For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here.

Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process –  you may email us at HRSCLeaves@jll.com. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL.

Locations

  • Bangkok, Thailand

Salary

Estimated Salary Rangemedium confidence

80,000 - 150,000 USD / yearly

Source: AI Estimation

* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.

Skills Required

  • Project/Construction Managementintermediate
  • Design Build managementintermediate
  • Interior fit-out services for commercial office projectsintermediate
  • Safety and HSE complianceintermediate
  • Business development and client engagementintermediate
  • Proposal and bid preparationintermediate
  • Financial modelling and budgetingintermediate
  • Procurement managementintermediate
  • Site supervision and coordinationintermediate
  • Thai and English fluencyintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • A degree in a relevant Project or Construction Management related discipline and fifteen (15+) years’ experience in Design, Construction, or Project Management (experience)
  • 5 to 8 years’ experience in leading and delivering interior fit-out services for commercial office projects (experience)
  • Experience working with international companies and their business/department leaders (experience)
  • Fluent in written and spoken Thai and English (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Handle all aspects of the Design Build function under PDS Thailand interior fit-out Design & Build offering
  • Manage all site-based activities throughout construction and defects phases including Safety, Environmental, Programme, Quality, Materials Handling and Overall Site Coordination
  • Lead Safety management and ensure compliance with local Health & Safety legislation, codes of practice and site-specific requirements
  • Support PDS MD and Business Development Manager in business development activities including client engagement
  • Meet potential clients to secure new Design Build opportunities and explain JLL Design Build product offerings
  • Contribute to preparation of bids, proposals, presentations and financial models for Design Build work
  • Manage procurement of JLL subcontractors ensuring rigorous, ethical and transparent process
  • Oversee site establishment, insurances, permissions and subcontractor compliances
  • Provide regular reporting and updates to clients with accurate forecasting and risk management
  • Ensure quality of finished Build product and oversee project close out

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Head of Design Build

Jones Lang LaSalle

Head of Design Build

full-timePosted: Jan 24, 2026

Job Description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.  

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people  and empowering them to  thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.   

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Overview

Be responsible for handling all aspects of the Design Build function under PDS Thailand interior fit-out Design & Build offering

Take full responsibility for the effective management of all site-based activities throughout the construction and defects phases of Build projects including the management of Safety, Environmental, Programme, Quality, Materials Handling and Overall Site Coordination Activities

Be the leader of Safety and manage compliance with local Health & Safety legislation, codes of practice and site-specific requirements. Work closely with TH HSE Manager to ensure compliance

Support the PDS MD and Business Development Manager in business development activities including client engagement and selling of PDS Design Build services

Support the TH growth strategy for Design Build while working in partnership with the various business groups and sales leaders as required

 

Client Engagement

Meet potential clients with the Sales and Business Development Managers or leasing team as required to secure new Design Build opportunities

Explain to clients the JLL various Design Build product offerings and help to find suitable solutions for their specific project needs

Engage with existing clients to discuss future opportunities within TH and share this intelligence

 

Planning, Proposing, Winning Work

Work with the sales and design team when receiving RFPs for Design Build work to plan the preparation of proposals

Contribute to the preparation of bids and proposal documents. Plan the resourcing and related costs for the proposals and prepare a detailed financial model for MD or regional leadership approval prior to submission

Contribute to the preparation of presentations for the purpose of pitching with the MD, BD Manager and Design team to win Design Build work

Manage and direct the Commercial Manager in their duties in preparation of budgets and procurement of market pricing

Ensure there is detailed clarity in the proposed scope of works and work closely with the commercial manager to ensure the Bill of Quantities is detailed and reflective of the client requirements

Work closely with the Regional Creative Studio (RCS) and the assigned designers to ensure designs comply with the brief and are aligned with the budget pricing and proposal to the client

Understand the JLL internal commercial governance requirements and targets and ensure these terms are expressed and/or protected within the Design Build proposal

Be responsible for planning an efficient and appropriate level of resourcing required for each project considering the governance requirements and commercial impacts

Be responsible for the management and oversight of the procurement of JLL subcontractors always ensuring a rigorous, ethical and transparent process in compliance with JLL standards using the procurement platform where possible

Build relationships with multiple, qualified vendors in the market who adhere to JLL standards and provide high quality work product

Assist the MD, legal team and Operations manager with completion of subcontracts in a timely manner

 

Construction Delivery

Take responsibility for proper site establishment and work closely with the Operations and Finance Managers to ensure all insurances, deposits, permissions and subcontractor compliances are in place prior to entering the site

Work closely with the HSE Manager to ensure a safe working environment is established and that all method statements and mandatory documents have been provided in advance

Take inputs and direction from the HSE Manager to comply and rectify any non-compliances observed

Use of the JLL incident reporting tool is required and seek HSE Manager assistance as necessary  

Plan the necessary level of site supervision by subcontractors and the JLL team and ensure this is delivered on site. Set and oversee deliverables required of the Site Supervisors

Provide regular reporting and updates to the client per agreed cadence. Provide the client with accurate forecasting and risk management recommendations

Highlight early any necessary variations to the contract, scope, or pricing and formalise these with the client via Change Orders

Work closely with the commercial manager to ensure procurement is aligned with the budget and target margins planned

Be responsible for the quality of the finished Build product. Hold subcontractors accountable and ensure all defect work is completed in a timely manner

Oversee the close out of each project to ensure that all documentation, certifications and final commercial accounts are received and closed as required

 

Operations

Provide necessary progress reporting to the Operations Manager and finance team to ensure timely revenue recognition in accordance with financial forecasts

Connect with regional PDS Design Build teams to gather lessons learnt and supporting details from other opportunities

Engage with the TH base business teams to assist with their potential clients who may be requiring Design Build services

 

Qualifications

A degree in a relevant Project or Construction Management related discipline and fifteen (15+) years’ experience in Design, Construction, or Project Management

5 to 8 years’ experience in leading and delivering interior fit-out services for commercial office projects

Experience working with international companies and their business/department leaders

Fluent in written and spoken Thai and English

Location:

On-site –Bangkok, THA

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!

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.

JLL Privacy Notice

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.

For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement.

For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.

For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here.

Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process –  you may email us at HRSCLeaves@jll.com. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL.

Locations

  • Bangkok, Thailand

Salary

Estimated Salary Rangemedium confidence

80,000 - 150,000 USD / yearly

Source: AI Estimation

* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.

Skills Required

  • Project/Construction Managementintermediate
  • Design Build managementintermediate
  • Interior fit-out services for commercial office projectsintermediate
  • Safety and HSE complianceintermediate
  • Business development and client engagementintermediate
  • Proposal and bid preparationintermediate
  • Financial modelling and budgetingintermediate
  • Procurement managementintermediate
  • Site supervision and coordinationintermediate
  • Thai and English fluencyintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • A degree in a relevant Project or Construction Management related discipline and fifteen (15+) years’ experience in Design, Construction, or Project Management (experience)
  • 5 to 8 years’ experience in leading and delivering interior fit-out services for commercial office projects (experience)
  • Experience working with international companies and their business/department leaders (experience)
  • Fluent in written and spoken Thai and English (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Handle all aspects of the Design Build function under PDS Thailand interior fit-out Design & Build offering
  • Manage all site-based activities throughout construction and defects phases including Safety, Environmental, Programme, Quality, Materials Handling and Overall Site Coordination
  • Lead Safety management and ensure compliance with local Health & Safety legislation, codes of practice and site-specific requirements
  • Support PDS MD and Business Development Manager in business development activities including client engagement
  • Meet potential clients to secure new Design Build opportunities and explain JLL Design Build product offerings
  • Contribute to preparation of bids, proposals, presentations and financial models for Design Build work
  • Manage procurement of JLL subcontractors ensuring rigorous, ethical and transparent process
  • Oversee site establishment, insurances, permissions and subcontractor compliances
  • Provide regular reporting and updates to clients with accurate forecasting and risk management
  • Ensure quality of finished Build product and oversee project close out

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