Global Project Delivery Director

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated seeks a seasoned Project Management Director to lead a US/global account team delivering interior fit-outs, capital improvements, and complex ground-up construction for a key client portfolio.

You will drive strategy, manage senior stakeholders, and mentor a dispersed PM team to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while upholding JLL standards of excellence across projects and geographies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years leading real estate project management
• Experience leading teams in corporate environment
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and complex projects

Responsibilities

• Provide full-service project management for the client across their national portfolio
• Grow and manage key client relationships; manage conflicts to amicable resolution
• Achieve required KPIs while meeting/exceeding high standards for delivery and communication
• Assist client in developing a project delivery strategy linked to their current business objectives
• Successfully interact with and influence at varying levels within JLL as well as the Client organization
• Attract, develop, retain, and fully manage a team of geographically dispersed PM professionals
• Provide thought leadership to improve consistency, speed, and cost effectiveness of project delivery
• Oversee project management team's implementation and execution throughout project lifecycle
• Manage vendor, consultant, and project team performance to ensure compliance with all contractual, jurisdictional, and client requirements
• Interface regularly with PMs, architects, client staff, property managers, and other vendors as needed to facilitate exceptional client experience
• Provide appropriate on-site supervision to ensure the account team's performance criteria are met
• Craft, manage, and deliver against account's P&L statement. Leverage best practices, set appropriate goals, and manage the account effectively achieve or exceed corporate financial targets.
• Manage financials for the annual capital plan, including but not limited to regular year-end projections, variance management and reporting, and other reports as required by the client
• Demonstrate stewardship and ownership of the client's capital plan
• Exhibit proficiency with relevant project management software, including JLL's Adaptive Work
• Identify and address areas of concern regarding potential liabilities and risks (e.g. - fee, client or JLL reputation, errors and omissions, etc.)
• Ensure that Account Director and key platform executives are fully and accurately informed of all project, internal team, and client issues that could affect JLL's reputation
• Demonstrate visible commitment to creating a "one-firm firm" by utilizing cross-discipline teams as needed to meet client needs
• Demonstrate ability to envision opportunities and to introduce relevant JLL products and services
• Partner with direct manager and HR promptly to address team talent shortcomings when needed
• Any and all other duties and tasks as assigned

Skills

Client relationships

Team leadership

Project management

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Tools

Adaptive Work

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated seeks a seasoned Project Management Director to lead a US/global account team delivering interior fit-outs, capital improvements, and complex ground-up construction for a key client portfolio.

You will drive strategy, manage senior stakeholders, and mentor a dispersed PM team to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while upholding JLL standards of excellence across projects and geographies.