National Project Management Leader — Growth & Delivery

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health care (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Parental leave

Paid time off

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is seeking a US/Global Project Management Account Leader to guide a national team responsible for interior fit-outs, capital improvements, site work and complex ground-up construction, while serving as the primary relationship owner.

You will drive project delivery strategy, oversee the account P&L, and ensure delivery excellence across dispersed teams, balancing strategic vision with hands‑on execution.

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, providing coaching on JLL standards, market best practices, and client expectations while fostering their professional development.
• 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

Leadership

Client relationships

Project management

Budgeting / financials

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is seeking a US/Global Project Management Account Leader to guide a national team responsible for interior fit-outs, capital improvements, site work and complex ground-up construction, while serving as the primary relationship owner.

You will drive project delivery strategy, oversee the account P&L, and ensure delivery excellence across dispersed teams, balancing strategic vision with hands‑on execution.