Sr. Capital Planning Manager (PD, PE, QC), PDS Projects
Quick Summary
Database & Systems Management Oversee updates to the Smartsheet database across the PD, PE, and QC portfolio,
Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, construction management, or a related field 5+ years of relevant experience, including experience leading portfolios,
Nice to Have
~1 min readResponsibilities
~1 min readDatabase & Systems Management
- →Oversee updates to the Smartsheet database across the PD, PE, and QC portfolio, keeping information current as facility projects wrap up
- →Manage security access and permissions for the database system
- →Generate routine and ad-hoc reports from Smartsheet data analysis
Facility Assessments & Capital Planning
- →Create and manage the schedule for facility assessments across sites, and own the capital cost estimates that come out of them
- →Lead annual planning, 1-year rolling plans (PD, PE) and 2-year rolling plan (QC)
- →Ensure approved capital projects hand off successfully to the project execution team, with clear scope, schedule, budget, and site-specific documentation
Cross-Site Coordination & Stakeholder Management
- →Lead the information-gathering process across multiple sites, multi-building campuses, and multiple time zones.
- →Serve as the main point of contact for PD, PE, and QC stakeholders, working closely with engineering teams, facility managers, and site leadership across locations
Requirements
~2 min read- Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, construction management, or a related field
- 5+ years of relevant experience, including experience leading portfolios, programs and projects
- Skilled at project management, with the ability to juggle multiple projects and competing priorities
- Working knowledge of lab equipment and mechanical systems — HVAC, compressed air and gases, and electrical distribution — extending to PD, PE, and QC facility systems
- Proficiency with Excel, Smartsheet, Maximo, Power BI, eBuilder, Adaptive Work, Ingenious Build, E1, and MS Office/Project.
- Strong analytical skills, with clear written and verbal communication
- Collaborative approach across JLL and client teams, functions, and leadership.
Industry & Technical Knowledge
- Experience in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry, with knowledge of GMP and validation requirements
- Background in facility and/or construction management
- Advanced knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, etc.)
Project & Process Management
- Experience leading process improvement and efficiency initiatives
- Track record of recommending and implementing improvements to existing processes
- Experience developing capital cost estimates and transitioning approved projects to a project execution team
- Ability to build and understand detailed schedules with parallel activities
- Experience with capital planning processes
Financial & Analytical Skills
- Strong financial management skills
- Strategic thinking and analytical rigor in translating technical detail into business recommendations
Communication & Client Focus
- Comfortable presenting information to management teams
- Client focus, with the ability to anticipate needs and manage expectations proactively
This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
What We Offer
~3 min read115,000.00 – 160,000.00 USD per year
Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits include:
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
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Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- September 24, 2026
- First seen
- October 4, 2026
- Last seen
- October 4, 2026
Posting Health
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- 0
- Trust Level
- 27%
- Scored at
- October 4, 2026
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