National PM Director for Strategic Accounts (Remote)

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; United States; On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching company

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) seeks an US/Global Project Management Account Leader to guide a dedicated team handling a major client portfolio, including interior fit-outs, capital improvements, site work and ground-up construction. You will own the account strategy, drive delivery excellence, and act as the primary relationship owner across JLL platforms.

This role requires 10+ years in real estate project management, a track record building teams, and travel of 20-40% to client sites

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field from an accredited institution.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in real estate project management leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams within a corporate or third-party service provider environment.
• Strong knowledge of architectural drawings, construction methods, and project financials including budgeting, scheduling, and change order management.
• Proven track record managing client relationships at the executive level and delivering successful outcomes across complex, multi-site portfolios.
• Ability to travel 20-40% to support client needs and team development across national locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a national team of project management professionals.
• Manage key client relationships across all organizational levels, proactively identifying opportunities to introduce relevant JLL services and solutions that address evolving business needs.
• Oversee the full project lifecycle for diverse project types including fit-outs, capital improvements, and new construction, ensuring compliance with contractual, jurisdictional, and client requirements.
• Drive account strategy development and execution, including managing the P&L to meet or exceed financial targets while maintaining appropriate team sizing and staffing levels.
• Interface regularly with project managers, architects, contractors, client stakeholders, and property managers to facilitate seamless project delivery and exceptional client experience.
• Manage the client’s annual capital plan including year-end projections, variance reporting, and stewardship of capital allocation decisions.
• Identify and mitigate project risks related to fees, reputation, and potential liabilities while keeping senior leadership informed of issues that could impact JLL’s standing.
• Champion process improvement initiatives that enhance consistency, speed, and cost-effectiveness of project delivery across the portfolio.

Skills

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Project management

Budgeting & P&L

Travel readiness

Construction knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management or related field

Tools

Adaptive Work platform

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) seeks an US/Global Project Management Account Leader to guide a dedicated team handling a major client portfolio, including interior fit-outs, capital improvements, site work and ground-up construction. You will own the account strategy, drive delivery excellence, and act as the primary relationship owner across JLL platforms.

This role requires 10+ years in real estate project management, a track record building teams, and travel of 20-40% to client sites