Campus Lead

JLL; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching company

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Daily Pay

Job summary

JLL is seeking a Campus Lead for the Mountain View, CA on-site location to drive end-to-end campus operations. You will lead a focused team, align with Space Team and other departments, and implement scalable processes for optimized facilities management.

The role requires 7+ years in design/construction project management, strong stakeholder skills, and a proactive, strategic mindset. Compensation ranges from 126,200 to 166,360 USD annually with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or Project Management preferred.
• 7 years of progressively responsible experience in managing design and construction of multiple projects across a broad geography in a remote and virtual environment.
• 2-3 years of experience leading a team, preferably in an operational or project-based environment.
• Good working knowledge of accounting and financial reporting, budgeting, scheduling and process as they relate to corporate real estate.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the desire to evolve from tactical execution to strategic leadership.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholder expectations and lead cross-functional partnerships with clarity.

Responsibilities

• Daily Operations: Oversee all campus-specific services, ensuring high-quality delivery and adherence to organizational standards.
• Crisis Management: Act as the primary lead for campus emergencies, moving beyond reactive troubleshooting to implement proactive recovery plans.
• Client Communication: Maintain a consistent communication cadence with clients, ensuring transparency regarding project outcomes and 'bad news' through solution-oriented reporting.
• Leadership: Directly manage and mentor a campus-focused team, fostering a culture of accountability and professional development.
• Strategy Cascading: Translate high-level organizational plans into actionable steps for the campus team, ensuring everyone understands their role in the broader mission.
• Fiscal & Inventory Strategy: Transition from basic tracking to strategic forecasting, identifying spend trends to optimize inventory budgets and mitigate financial risk.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with the Space Team and other departments to drive campus-wide improvements.
• Process Refinement: Identify opportunities to enhance business workflows, shifting from maintenance mode to proactive optimization.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or Project Management

Tools

PMP Certification

LEED Accreditation

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 peopleand empowering them tothrive, 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.

The Campus Lead is responsible for the end-to-end operational success of a specific campus location. This role serves as a strategic bridge, managing a smaller portfolio of buildings and a focused team to ensure operational excellence while preparing for broader regional leadership. The Campus Lead is the primary point of contact for campus stakeholders, responsible for transitioning day-to-day management into scalable, optimized business practices.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership & Execution

• Daily Operations: Oversee all campus-specific services, ensuring high-quality delivery and adherence to organizational standards.
• Crisis Management: Act as the primary lead for campus emergencies, moving beyond reactive troubleshooting to implement proactive recovery plans.
• Client Communication: Maintain a consistent communication cadence with clients, ensuring transparency regarding project outcomes and "bad news" through solution-oriented reporting.

Team Management & Alignment

• Leadership: Directly manage and mentor a campus-focused team, fostering a culture of accountability and professional development.
• Strategy Cascading: Effectively translate high-level organizational plans into actionable steps for the campus team, ensuring everyone understands their role in the broader mission.

Strategic Optimization & Partnership

• Fiscal & Inventory Strategy: Transition from basic tracking to strategic forecasting, identifying spend trends to optimize inventory budgets and mitigate financial risk.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner hand-in-hand with the Space Team and other departments, leveraging these alliances to drive innovative campus-wide improvements.
• Process Refinement: Identify opportunities to enhance business workflows, shifting from "maintenance mode" to proactive business optimization.

Education/training

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or Project Management preferred.
• Years of relevant experience
• Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in managing design and construction of multiple projects across a broad geography in a remote and virtual environment
• 7 years of progressively responsible experience in managing design and construction of multiple projects across a broad geography in a remote and virtual environment
• Skills and knowledge
• Experience leading and running numerous projects simultaneously
• A good working knowledge of accounting and financial reporting, budgeting, scheduling and process as they relate to corporate real estate
• 2-3 years of experience leading a team, preferably in an operational or project-based environment.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the desire to evolve from tactical execution to strategic leadership.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholder expectations and lead cross-functional partnerships with clarity.

Other abilities

• Proactive and takes initiative
• Ability to multi-task and work both in a team and independently
• Able to maintain confidentiality, utilize judgment, and work with minimal supervision
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to successfully communicate with architects, contractors, client's representatives, and team members
• Able to adapt and prioritize, meeting deadlines, in a fast-paced environment
• Operates with a sense of urgency, quickly responding to Stakeholders
• Demonstrated responsiveness, and accountability
• Focus on sustainability programs is an asset
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the desire to evolve from tactical execution to strategic leadership.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholder expectations and lead cross-functional partnerships with clarity.

Certifications/Licenses

PMP Certification, LEED Accreditation, or other specialty accreditation is an asset

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Expected compensation for this position

126,200.00 - 166,360.00 USD per year

Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location

On-site -Mountain View, CA

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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