Senior Real Estate Project Delivery Director

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) is seeking a Project Management Director to serve as the US/Global project management account leader for a dedicated client team managing a large national portfolio. You will lead a team responsible for planning and executing interior fit-outs, facility improvements, site upgrades, and complex ground-up construction projects.

The role requires exceptional client relationship management, proven leadership, and the ability to drive strategy, governance and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of direct experience as a real estate project management leader.
• Proactive thinker and leader.
• Experience guiding teams within a corporate environment.
• Ability to build consensus, influence outcomes and navigate complex stakeholder environments.
• Strong knowledge of architectural drawings and construction methods.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional full-service project management for the client across their national portfolio; guide team members to provide elevated levels of service.
• Grow & manage key client and account relationships; manage conflicts to amicable resolution.
• Achieve required KPIs while meeting/exceeding high standards for delivery & 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.
• Support organization's goal of creating a diverse team at every level.
• Coach team members in JLL standard procedures, market best practices, and methodologies expected for successful project implementation.
• Drive a "Trusted Advisor" culture throughout all levels of the team.
• Facilitate a forward-looking mindset; lean-in to streamline process and challenge status-quo beliefs.
• Embrace and model a mindset of "together we will find a way" to the entire team.
• Assume lead role in developing and executing on a strategy for the team and overall business unit
• Ensure the team remains sized and staffed appropriately for the client's expected workload
• 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
• 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

PM leadership

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Construction budgeting

Client relationships

Strategic thinking

Tools

Adaptive Work

MS Office

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) is seeking a Project Management Director to serve as the US/Global project management account leader for a dedicated client team managing a large national portfolio. You will lead a team responsible for planning and executing interior fit-outs, facility improvements, site upgrades, and complex ground-up construction projects.

The role requires exceptional client relationship management, proven leadership, and the ability to drive strategy, governance and