Vice President, Construction

Lead project management services for national/global client(s) portfolios while managing a geographically dispersed team of PM professionals. Drive exceptional client service, achieve financial targets, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients in their real estate project delivery.

• →Mentor and guide project managers to foster professional growth
• →Collaborate with stakeholders to align project objectives with client goals
• →Implement innovative project management strategies to enhance efficiency
• →Oversee project timelines, budgets, and resources
• →Engage with cross-functional teams to optimize project outcomes
• →Foster an inclusive workplace culture supporting diversity and wellbeing
• →Identify business opportunities and drive sales within the PDS team
• →Develop pursuit strategies, pitch to clients, and secure new business

JLL believes effective teams thrive when everyone is empowered, creating an environment where professionals can inspire and lead while ensuring exceptional project execution.

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

• Provide exceptional full-service project management across national client portfolios
• Develop and execute project delivery strategies aligned with client business objectives
• Build and manage key client relationships, resolving conflicts effectively
• Interface with executives at all levels within both JLL and client organizations
• Meet/exceed KPIs while maintaining high standards for delivery and communication

• Attract, develop, and retain a diverse, geographically dispersed team of PM professionals
• Coach team members on JLL procedures, market best practices, and methodologies
• Drive a "trusted advisor" culture throughout all levels of the team
• Ensure appropriate team sizing and staffing for client workload
• Partner with management and HR to address talent needs promptly

• Oversee implementation and execution throughout project lifecycle
• Manage vendor, consultant, and team performance to ensure compliance with all requirements
• Provide on-site supervision to ensure team meets performance criteria
• Deliver thought leadership to improve consistency, speed, and cost effectiveness
• Utilize cross-discipline teams to meet client needs in a "one-firm" approach

• Manage account P&L statement to achieve or exceed corporate financial targets
• Oversee financials for annual capital plans, including projections and variance reporting
• Demonstrate stewardship of client capital investments
• Identify and address potential liability and risk concerns

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management
• 10+ years of experience as a real estate project management leader
• Strong knowledge of architectural drawings and construction methods
• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to interact with executive-level stakeholders
• Proficiency in managing all aspects of construction projects including budgeting, scheduling, and change orders
• Experience in supervising, training, and evaluating talent at various levels
• Working knowledge of accounting, financial reporting, and capital plan management
• Travel expectations: 20% to 40%

• Advanced degree in relevant field (MBA, Project Management)
• Professional certifications (LEED, AIA, PE, PMP, Six Sigma)
• Experience managing contracts in a Principal capacity
• Knowledge of industry-leading project management software
• Experience working in global organizations with multicultural teams

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.