Vice President/Project Executive, JLL Build

Integral Ltd.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 192,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL is seeking a Vice President/Project Executive for JLL Build in San Francisco. You will lead a regional self-perform general contracting business, owning P&L for projects ranging from $100–200 million, and build a capable team to scale operations.

The role blends hands-on project leadership with strategic oversight as the platform grows. You will drive preconstruction, estimating, procurement, and risk management while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in design and construction.
• Proven record of leading self-perform GC operations at scale.
• Experience with lump-sum and GMP delivery models.
• Experience on occupied or mission-critical sites.
• Proficiency with construction management technology (INGENIOUS.BUILD, e-Builder, Procore).

Responsibilities

• Lead a regional or named-account self-perform GC operation with $100–200M book of work.
• Own full lifecycle delivery from preconstruction to closeout and P&L accountability.
• Build and scale a team of PMs, preconstruction and construction managers, superintendents.
• Drive preconstruction, estimating, and Target Value Design with cost modeling.
• Oversee procurement, buyout, and long-lead scheduling; manage RFI/PCO/PCCO processes.
• Ensure safety, quality, and risk management standards on all sites.

Skills

P&L management

Self-perform GC operations

Preconstruction & estimating

Project leadership

Budgeting & cost control

Change management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

INGENIOUS.BUILD

e-Builder

Procore

COSTX

Job description

Vice President/Project Executive, JLL Build### Vice President/Project Executive, JLL BuildApply: On-site: San Francisco, CA: Full time: Posted Today: REQ546438**JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way**.Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.# **What this job involves**As the Vice President / Project Executive at JLL Build, you lead a regional or named-account self-perform general contracting business with a book of work in the $100–200 million range. You own the full lifecycle of delivery, from preconstruction and buyout through closeout, and you are accountable for the P&L for each individual project in your portfolio. You support building the team from the ground up, set the operating rhythm, and take on broader regional leadership as the platform scales. This is a player-coach role: hands-on during early projects and increasingly strategic as the organization grows. # **What your day-to-day will look like**• Lead P&L performance across assigned projects and clients.• Conduct Go/No-Go decisions with leadership and present compliance review, withcommercial backup from Preconstruction and client-ready deliverables.• Drive preconstruction and estimating, including Target Value Design with an architected cost model and the lump-sum vs. GMP recommendation on each pursuit.• Set the standard for the Move-to-Construction handoff: scopes, vendor coverage, long-lead list, exclusions, and schedule assumptions.• Lead procurement and trade buyout, including buyout authority, vendor coverage, and long-lead release.• Own change control across RFI, PCO, and PCCO processes, and hold document controlstandards across every project.• Oversee pay application, cost reconciliation, and vendor invoicing, so installed quantities and billings agree.• Oversee permitting and AHJ coordination, commissioning, punchlist, and closeout through Final Certificate of Occupancy.• Review the weekly report and risk feed for each project, and escalate risk early.• Build, mentor, and scale a team of Project Managers, Preconstruction Managers,Construction Managers, Superintendents, and Project Engineers.• Establish and enforce safety, quality, and risk management standards across all sites,including occupied, landlord-controlled, and mission-critical environments.• Manage subcontractor relationships and protect margin through disciplined execution.• Set the standard for construction management, project financials, and estimating technology, using platforms such as INGENIOUS.BUILD, e-Builder, Procore, and COSTX or equivalent.• Serve as the primary client-facing leader for the GC function.• Partner with senior leadership to shape processes, technology, and best practices.• Integrate with existing project management and account teams.• Contribute to account, regional, and portfolio-level business leadership and reporting. # **Required qualifications**• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.• 15+ years of progressive experience in design and construction.• Proven record of leading self-perform GC operations at scale.• Deep expertise in labor strategy, insurance and bonding, and conflict resolution.• Experience with Target Value Design, buyout authority, and document control.• Experience contracting and delivering work on both lump-sum and GMP bases.• Experience delivering on occupied, landlord-controlled, or mission-critical sites.• Working fluency in construction management and project financials technology, such asINGENIOUS.BUILD, e-Builder, or Procore.# # **Preferred qualifications**• OSHA 30 certification.• PMP or equivalent project management certification. JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory, and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers, and find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate,skilled trades, or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. **Expected compensation for this position:** 192,300.00 – 278,700.00 USD per year *Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.* **Location:**On-site –San Francisco, CA**Job Tags:**Client Relationship Building, Construction Industry Knowledge, Hospitality Real Estate Management, Project Resource Management, Service Delivery, Team Management If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. 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