Senior Program Director, Real Estate Capital Projects

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching company

Medical, Dental & Vision Care

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in San Francisco seeks an experienced Program Director to oversee high-value capital project portfolios with single-point accountability for spend between $100M and $500M+. You will guide regional PM leads, manage client relationships at the executive level, and ensure strategic governance and budget integrity across multiple complex initiatives.

The role requires 12–15+ years in corporate real estate capital programs, strong scheduling and financial modeling

Qualifications

• 12–15+ years of experience leading large-scale corporate real estate capital programs
• Proven track record directing multi-disciplinary teams and managing sub-consultants
• Demonstrated experience maintaining client executive relationships at the Director/senior program level
• Advanced expertise in master scheduling tools (Primavera P6 or MS Project)
• Experience with financial modeling and program-wide budget/cost forecasting

Responsibilities

• Direct strategic program execution of major capital initiatives and ground-up developments across regional portfolio hubs
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex project risks, schedule critical paths, and approvals
• Manage client executive relationships, portfolio fee structure alignment, and overall account governance
• Oversee program-wide budget forecasting, MCR, VOWD tracking, and financial baselines
• Establish standardized playbooks for project intake, design reviews, and contractor procurement
• Enforce risk mitigation and safety standards across delivery partners and contractors
• Safeguard key milestones, including the buffer between Contractor Handover and First Day of Business

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Risk management

Strategic planning

Budget forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or Business Administration

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

e-Builder

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in San Francisco seeks an experienced Program Director to oversee high-value capital project portfolios with single-point accountability for spend between $100M and $500M+. You will guide regional PM leads, manage client relationships at the executive level, and ensure strategic governance and budget integrity across multiple complex initiatives.

The role requires 12–15+ years in corporate real estate capital programs, strong scheduling and financial modeling