Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

Vice President, Area Project Manager

Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Los Angeles • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $205,840 - $257,300 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Team Leadership & Operations Management
  • Lead and manage team of project managers (direct and indirect reports) across geographically distributed locations
  • Provide direction, mentorship, and performance management to ensure team productivity and professional development
  • Monitor and ensure all KPIs related to project delivery, budget compliance, schedule adherence, quality standards, and client satisfaction across assigned portfolio are met
  • Portfolio & Project Oversight
  • Oversee simultaneous projects across multiple sites and regions, ensuring consistent delivery standards and operational execution
  • Manage project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to specified quality standards
  • Implement project management methodologies and develop innovative strategies to enhance efficiency across distributed teams
  • Full-Cycle Ground-Up Construction Management
  • Direct comprehensive oversight of ground-up construction projects across all phases: Due Diligence & Land Acquisition, Feasibility Studies, Design Development, Planning & Zoning Review, Pre-Construction, Construction Phase, Closeout
  • Client & Stakeholder Management
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, and deliverables aligned with client requirements
  • Build and maintain client relationships across multiple markets
  • Manage client communications and expectations throughout project lifecycles
  • Business Development
  • Identify new business opportunities and partner with business development teams to drive growth and expand client relationships
  • Lead sales initiatives within the project delivery team, including sales meetings and cross-selling activities
  • Develop client pursuit strategies, prepare and deliver pitches, secure new business, and execute projects across all platform elements

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., construction management, engineering, architecture)
  • 10+ years of experience in project management, with a strong track record of successfully delivering complex projects within the commercial real estate industry
  • Demonstrated experience managing distributed portfolios across multiple geographic locations simultaneously
  • Proven experience leading and managing large, high-performing teams (15+ direct and indirect reports) across geographically dispersed locations
  • Exceptional communication and leadership skills with ability to effectively manage remote and distributed teams
  • Proficient in project management methodologies and tools, with a demonstrated ability to drive process improvements across multiple sites
  • Strong financial acumen and experience in managing project budgets and financial reporting across wide-ranging portfolios
  • Excellent client management skills, with the ability to build and maintain long-term relationships across multiple markets
  • Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on delivering innovative solutions across diverse project types and locations
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
project managementconstruction managementbudget managementresource allocationKPI monitoringprocess improvementsfinancial reportingclient relationship managementsales initiativesground-up construction
Soft Skills
team leadershipmentorshipcommunicationproblem-solvingdecision-makingclient managementcollaborationperformance managementorganizational skillsinnovation
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in construction managementBachelor's degree in engineeringBachelor's degree in architecture