Jll
Real Estate
SeniorProjectManager,TeamLead(AMER)
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“Senior Project Manager, Team Lead (AMER) at Jll. Skills: Project management, Client leadership, Team leadership. Serve as primary executive point of contact for. Build and maintain client relationships at C-suite levels”
Industry & Context.
Strategic problem-solving
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or related field, 12+ years of progressive project management experience, Demonstrated success delivering complex commercial real estate projects, Proven track record managing projects with budgets exceeding $25M across multiple markets
What You'll Do.
Serve as primary executive point of contact for
Build and maintain client relationships at C-suite levels
Translate business priorities into actionable project strategies
Develop delivery roadmaps
Lead strategic planning sessions
Deliver executive presentations
Conduct quarterly business reviews
Identify service expansion opportunities
Manage multi-stakeholder expectations
Ensure transparent communication of project status
Manage risks and escalations
Champion client satisfaction
Lead and deliver complex projects
Execute hands-on project management
Oversee project finances
Coordinate project stakeholders
Develop comprehensive project plans
Define project schedule
Define project budget
Define quality standards
Define resource requirements
Develop risk mitigation strategies
Coordinate cross-functional teams
Coordinate internal resources
Coordinate external vendors
Coordinate design professionals
Coordinate construction partners
Monitor project performance
Ensure adherence to timelines
Ensure adherence to budgets
Ensure adherence to quality standards
Identify and mitigate risks proactively
Drive innovative approaches to project challenges
Demonstrate thought leadership in methodology
Demonstrate thought leadership in technology adoption
Demonstrate thought leadership in delivery optimization
and develop Project Managers
Provide strategic guidance to team
Provide technical coaching to team
Support professional development for team
Assess project management talent capabilities
Match resources to project requirements
Develop solutions for diverse project needs
Provide real-time coaching on live projects
Model excellence in execution
Foster team growth through demonstration
Foster team growth through feedback
Foster team growth through collaborative problem-solving
Translate client priorities into clear assignments
Define success criteria for team members
Create development opportunities for team members
Review project methodologies
Review project deliverables
Ensure quality and consistency in deliverables
Ensure alignment with JLL standards
Ensure alignment with client expectations
Conduct performance discussions
Identify team skill gaps
Create team development plans
Build individual capability
Build team capability
Foster a culture of collaboration
Foster a culture of innovation
Foster a culture of inclusivity
Foster a culture of high performance
Collaborate with internal staffing teams on project scoping
Collaborate with internal staffing teams on resource planning
Collaborate with internal staffing teams on delivery approach
Implement project management strategies
Refine project management strategies
Implement project management methodologies
Refine project management methodologies
Implement project management tools
Refine project management tools
Enhance quality standards
Champion best practices
Drive continuous improvement in delivery methodologies
Leverage lessons learned
Leverage industry innovations
Ensure adherence to JLL PDS standards
Adapt approaches to meet diverse client needs
Adapt approaches to meet project contexts
Support business development activities
Support workload balancing decisions
Support resource allocation decisions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Geographically dispersed teams; Internal resources; External vendors; Design professionals; Construction partners; Variable staffing teams
Communication Scope
Executive presentations; Client communication
Process & Methodology
Scope definition, Risk management, Financial oversight, Stakeholder coordination, Project planning, Schedule management, Budget management, Quality standards, Resource management, Risk mitigation, Methodology development, Technology adoption, Delivery optimization
Full Job Description
**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. **Position Overview** We are seeking an exceptional Senior Director of Projects to lead strategic client relationships while building organizational capability through both direct project execution and team development. This high-impact role combines three critical dimensions: serving as the primary executive interface for key client accounts, delivering complex projects as a hands-on practitioner across multiple markets, and leading a team of Project Managers through coaching, mentorship, and strategic guidance. This is not a traditional oversight position. The successful candidate will be equally comfortable directing a $50M+ client project, coaching a Project Manager through a critical challenge, and partnering with our variable staffing team to architect the right solution for tomorrow's opportunity. You'll operate as the bridge between execution excellence and organizational capability building, demonstrating leadership through both strategic direction and hands-on excellence. **What Your Day-to-Day Will Look Like** **Strategic Client Leadership & Account Management** * Serve as the primary executive point of contact for assigned strategic clients across the Americas, building and maintaining relationships at C-suite and senior leadership levels * Translate complex business priorities, organizational objectives, and operational constraints into actionable project strategies and delivery roadmaps * Lead st
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