Executive Program Director, Real Estate Capital Projects

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; California; Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching

Medical, Dental & Vision

Parental leave

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) is seeking an experienced Program Director to oversee high‑value capital portfolios. The role holds single‑point accountability for spend from $100M to $500M+ across regional markets, including core and shell developments and ground‑up projects from $30M to $100M+.

You will lead regional PM leads and day‑to‑day delivery teams. Responsibilities include strategic program execution, risk escalation, client relationship management, and governance across budgets,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or Business Administration
• 12–15+ years of experience leading large‑scale corporate real estate capital programs, ground‑up developments, and tenant improvement portfolios
• Demonstrated experience maintaining client executive relationships at the Director and senior program level
• Advanced expertise in master scheduling tools (Primavera P6 or MS Project)
• Experience with financial modeling and program‑wide budget/cost forecasting
• Proficiency in contract administration, including GPMA Exhibit E‑2 frameworks

Responsibilities

• Direct strategic program execution of major capital initiatives and ground‑up developments across regional portfolio hubs
• Serving as the primary point of escalation for complex project risks, schedule critical paths, municipal approvals, and contractor disputes across the portfolio
• Managing client executive relationships, portfolio fee structure alignment, and overall account governance
• Overseeing program‑wide budget forecasting, Monthly Cost Reports (MCR), Value of Work Done (VOWD) tracking, and financial baselines
• Establishing standardized playbooks for project intake, design reviews, Technical Due Diligence (TDD), and contractor procurement
• Enforcing risk mitigation guidelines and safety standards across all local delivery partners and general contractors
• Safeguarding key operational milestones, including the buffer between Contractor Handover and First Day of Business (FDOB)

Skills

Program governance

Financial modeling

Contract administration

Client relationships

Primavera P6

MS Project

Risk management

Two-tier delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

e-Builder

MS Project

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) is seeking an experienced Program Director to oversee high‑value capital portfolios. The role holds single‑point accountability for spend from $100M to $500M+ across regional markets, including core and shell developments and ground‑up projects from $30M to $100M+.

You will lead regional PM leads and day‑to‑day delivery teams. Responsibilities include strategic program execution, risk escalation, client relationship management, and governance across budgets,