Head of Project Delivery and Construction

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

33 vacation days

Pension plan

Lunch allowance

Health insurance

International environment

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a Head of Project Delivery and Construction to lead the Netherlands PDC business. You will set strategic direction, drive growth, and ensure safe, on-time and on-budget delivery while building a high-performing team.

You will own the P&L, develop the sales pipeline, lead bids, and maintain strong client relationships with Dutch and regional stakeholders. Fluency in Dutch and English is required.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in project delivery and construction management within real estate or construction.
• Proven track record of P&L ownership and driving growth, with pipeline development and bids/tenders leadership.
• Strong leadership with ability to develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent client relationships and senior-level contract negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the P&L for the Netherlands PDC business and drive revenue growth, margins and efficiency.
• Build and manage a sustainable project sales pipeline to support revenue growth.
• Lead bid, tender and solution presentations to win new work and expand accounts.
• Negotiate contracts and resolve commercial issues with clients, contractors and suppliers.
• Represent JLL PDC in the local market and build client relationships.

Skills

P&L ownership

Commercial growth

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Dutch market knowledge

Dutch & English

Education

Degree in construction/real estate/engineering

Tools

Project controls

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL 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 Purpose

The Head of Project Delivery and Construction is responsible for leading and growing Tétris/JLL’s Project Delivery and Construction (PDC) business in the Netherlands. The role holder will provide strategic and operational leadership across the project portfolio, build and manage a strong commercial pipeline, and ensure safe, high-quality, profitable delivery for clients while developing the team and JLL's reputation in the market.

Key Responsibilities

Business Leadership & Commercial Growth

• Own the P&L for the Netherlands PDC business, driving revenue growth, margin performance, and operational efficiency.
• Build and manage a sustainable, long-term project sales pipeline to support revenue growth across the business.
• Identify, develop, and convert new project opportunities, working closely with sales, account management, and broader JLL service lines.
• Lead bid, tender, and solution presentations to win new work and expand existing accounts.
• Negotiate contracts and resolve commercial issues, both upstream with clients and downstream with contractors and suppliers.
• Represent JLL PDC in the local market, building relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers, and industry bodies.

Project Delivery Oversight

• Provide leadership and governance across the project portfolio, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standard.
• Establish and maintain robust project controls, reporting, and risk management processes in line with agreed standards and governance guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with QHSE guidelines, relevant technical industry standards, and all applicable Dutch legal and regulatory requirements.
• Act as an escalation point for complex or high-risk projects, stepping in to resolve issues as needed.
• Promote sustainable delivery practices, including compliance with environmental legislation and relevant certifications (e.g. BREEAM), in line with JLL's ESG commitments.

Team Leadership

• Recruit, develop, and retain talent to support current and future project delivery needs.
• Lead, coach, and mentor the Netherlands PDC team, building capability and succession depth.
• Manage team performance, setting clear objectives and providing regular feedback to direct reports.
• Actively champion and embed JLL's values and culture within the team.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with key clients, acting as a senior point of contact.
• Ensure client satisfaction through consistent, high-quality service delivery.
• Collaborate with EMEA leadership to align local delivery with regional standards and best practice.

Key Requirements

• Significant experience in project delivery and construction management, ideally within real estate, fit-out, or construction consultancy.
• Proven track record of P&L ownership and commercial growth, including pipeline development and bid/tender leadership, in a professional services or construction environment.
• Strong leadership experience, with the ability to build, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent client relationship and contract negotiation skills, with credibility at a senior level.
• Solid understanding of the Dutch construction and real estate market, including relevant regulatory, QHSE, and sustainability requirements (e.g. BREEAM, environmental legislation).
• Fluency in Dutch and English (written and spoken).
• Degree in a relevant field (e.g. construction management, engineering, real estate) or equivalent professional experience.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to lead and shape a growing business within a global organisation.
• A collaborative, supportive culture with strong EMEA and global PDC networks.
• Competitive salary with bonus scheme.
• 33 vacation days.
• Pension plan, lunch allowance, collective health insurance, sports facilities.
• International work environment with direct impact on company strategy.

Location: On-site –Amsterdam, NLD

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 [e-mail]. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page. At JLL, we give you the opportunity, knowledge and tools to own your success, because we value what makes each of us unique. We help our people thrive, grow meaningful careers and find a place where they belong. Together, we strive to be exceptional and shape a better world. For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500® company with operations in over 80 countries around the world, our employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.