Senior Vice President, Master Planning & Advisory

JLL; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL is seeking a Vice President to lead the Master Plan Advisory team, delivering master planning, feasibility, and due diligence engagements across the Americas. You will guide project teams, grow the national platform, and manage a portfolio of engagements with senior project managers.

This role emphasizes strategy, client leadership, and cross-market coordination. You will oversee budgeting, mentorship, and business development efforts, traveling nationwide to support projects and drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Master Planning, Urban Design, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in project management, master planning, or development, including leading teams across multi-market engagements.
• Strong understanding of master planning, infrastructure design, entitlements, and jurisdictional approval processes.
• Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing project teams.
• Demonstrated experience in business development, including pitching and securing new client engagements.
• Strong financial acumen, with experience managing budgets and financial reporting across a portfolio of projects.
• Excellent client management skills, with the ability to build and maintain long-term senior relationships.
• Availability to travel and support projects nationwide.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a national portfolio of master planning, feasibility, and due diligence engagements, overseeing site planning and entitlement approvals across multiple markets.
• Direct delivery of master plan projects from inception to completion across sectors including Mixed Use, Education, Healthcare, Institutional, Industrial, and Life Sciences.
• Oversee 2D/3D density studies, site test fits, and implementation plans, reflecting constructability realities and client objectives.
• Provide senior oversight of zoning analysis and entitlement processes, engaging with jurisdictions and stakeholders.
• Lead and mentor a team of project managers and senior project managers, fostering professional growth.
• Build and maintain senior client and stakeholder relationships, serving as a trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, partnering with business development to secure engagements, and drive cross-selling.
• Collaborate with design teams, master planners, and infrastructure specialists to align technical solutions with client and market needs.
• Oversee project financials across the portfolio, including budgets, cost forecasts, and adherence to targets.
• Develop and implement project management strategies and methodologies to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Champion a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and belonging, locally and globally, as we scale the business line.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Business development

Client management

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Master Planning, Urban Design, Civil Engineering

Job description

JLL is seeking a Vice President to lead the Master Plan Advisory team, delivering master planning, feasibility, and due diligence engagements across the Americas. You will guide project teams, grow the national platform, and manage a portfolio of engagements with senior project managers.

This role emphasizes strategy, client leadership, and cross-market coordination. You will oversee budgeting, mentorship, and business development efforts, traveling nationwide to support projects and drive