Senior Capital Planning Manager, Life Sciences Construction

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) in Thousand Oaks, CA, seeks a Capital Planning Senior Manager to lead end-to-end ESR development, budget and schedule planning, and ROI-driven proposals within the Amgen account. You will guide a multi-disciplinary team and coordinate handoffs to execution, aligning with GMP/FDA requirements and audit readiness.

This client-facing role emphasizes strategic account management, risk assessment, and delivering executive dashboards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of project and facility experience in large engineering/architectural organizations.
• 5+ years in capital planning, lifecycle asset management, or a similar role.
• Experience with multi-site, multi-building campuses and complex building systems.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical distribution, compressed air/central plant, and lab/manufacturing equipment.
• Proficiency with Excel, Smartsheets, Maximo, VFA, Power BI, eBuilder, Adaptive Work, Ingenious Build, E1, and MS Office/Project.
• Strong financial analysis skills.
• People management experience, with the ability to lead and develop a small technical team.
• Strategic thinking and analytical rigor in translating technical detail into business recommendations.
• Client focus, with the ability to anticipate needs and manage expectations proactively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication across technical and executive audiences.
• Strong organizational skills for managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative approach across JLL and client teams, functions, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• ESRs & Business Cases - Lead ESR development end-to-end: scope definition, budget estimation, schedule development, and risk analysis.
• Build Business Case Reports with ROI analysis, present them to client stakeholders, and drive the approval and funding process.
• Manage handoff of approved ESRs to the execution team through project initiation, ensuring documentation and expectations are clear.
• Capital Planning & Financials - Support annual, 12-month, and 3-5-year rolling capital plans; prioritize the ESR database using risk and business-driver data.
• Run ROI analysis, cash flow modeling, and feasibility studies; support budgets and manage multiple vendors.
• Technical Scoping - Develop scope-of-work and budgets for infrastructure and lifecycle projects including, but not limited to: electrical (UPS, generators, switchgear), mechanical (air handlers, boilers, chillers), lab equipment, fire/life safety, and building envelope.
• Client Relationships - Act as the client's trusted strategic advisor; build relationships across all levels and resolve conflicts proactively.
• Identify additional project opportunities within the account to grow JLL's footprint.
• Reporting & Compliance - Deliver executive reporting and dashboards (Power BI, PowerPoint, Azara) on asset performance and capital investment needs.
• Ensure all activities meet GMP/FDA regulatory requirements and audit-readiness standards.
• Support the GLAM Program within the team as needed.
• Manage a small team include a Capital Planning Manager, Estimator and Reliability Estimate.

Skills

Financial analysis

People management

Client relationship

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Excel

Smartsheets

Maximo

VFA

Power BI

eBuilder

Adaptive Work

Ingenious Build

E1

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) in Thousand Oaks, CA, seeks a Capital Planning Senior Manager to lead end-to-end ESR development, budget and schedule planning, and ROI-driven proposals within the Amgen account. You will guide a multi-disciplinary team and coordinate handoffs to execution, aligning with GMP/FDA requirements and audit readiness.

This client-facing role emphasizes strategic account management, risk assessment, and delivering executive dashboards.