Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

Senior Director – Projects, Construction

Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Chicago • Illinois • New York • United States

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Salary

💰 $140,000 - $200,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all program phases, including strategy development, scope definition, scheduling, design, procurement, execution, and closeout
  • Develop comprehensive business cases, program budgets, and schedules to be included in presentations of funding recommendations for program initiatives individually ranging from $20M to $150M+
  • Deliver executive-level dashboards and progress reports to senior leadership, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making
  • Foster alignment and drive successful program execution through collaboration with executives, clients, and cross-functional project teams
  • Serve as a player-coach, mentoring and developing junior Program Managers and Coordinators to build high-performing teams and ensure consistent program delivery
  • Serve as the primary contact throughout the program lifecycle, from strategic planning through construction closeout, ensuring seamless communication and accountability
  • Lead collaboration with key stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, and deliverables, aligning outcomes with client goals and organizational strategy
  • Direct the development of Master Program schedules and oversee project performance, proactively managing milestones and critical path activities to ensure timely delivery
  • Oversee the creation of comprehensive program budgets, leveraging historical benchmarks and market intelligence to establish clear, data-driven budget assumptions
  • Formulate and implement global procurement strategies, sourcing and partnering with consultants and vendors across multiple regions to drive consistency, cost efficiency, and superior service quality
  • Facilitate and lead all critical program meetings and coordination sessions with internal teams, stakeholders, and external partners

Requirements

  • 10–15+ years' experience leading real estate strategies, with a focus on Corporate Interior project types
  • Proven track record managing diverse Design and Construction programs individually ranging from $20M to $150M+
  • Experience collaborating with global teams and stakeholders across multiple time zones
  • Expertise in RFP management, phased scheduling, and innovative reporting to drive strategic outcomes
  • Strong leadership in mentoring high-performing project teams and delivering complex, large-scale initiatives across the real estate lifecycle
  • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives in a fast-paced, executive environment
Benefits
  • 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
  • Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
  • Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
  • Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
program managementbudget developmentschedulingprocurement strategiesRFP managementphased schedulingreportingproject performance managementdata-driven budgetingreal estate strategies
Soft Skills
strategic leadershipmentoringcollaborationcommunicationorganizational skillsdecision-makingteam buildingtransparencyaccountabilityexecutive presence