Project Management Director

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JLL is seeking a Project Management Director to serve as the US/Global project management account leader for a dedicated account team managing a large portfolio on behalf of a key strategic client. The Project Director will lead a team responsible for planning and executing a variety of project types including but not limited to the following: interior fit-outs, facility-related capital improvements, site improvements, and new complex ground-up construction projects. A successful Project Director will exhibit the below critical traits:
Superior client relationship management skills
Proven team leadership skills
Extensive experience managing projects and programs as a 3rd party service provider
Progressive and client-centric approach, including a focus on bringing proactive thought leadership and leveraging JLL services to solve existing client challenges
Aptitude for self-direction and a willingness to navigate uncertainty
Strategic Objectives
Growth Assumes a lead role in the development and execution of the strategy for the Project Delivery platform and contributes to the development of the account’s overall strategy. Represents the platform and account in local, regional, and national industry/public forums and with clients as a senior representative of the Firm. Demonstrates highly visible commitment to creating a “one-team” mentality by utilizing a cross-disciplinary teams to meet client needs. Demonstrates high energy for the business, ability to energize others, and the willingness to take risks and make tough decisions
Values Communicates relevant company and client information to employees on a timely basis and conveys expectations to team members. Daily interactions with employees and clients while maintaining positive relations and favorable impressions. Verbal and written communications are clear, concise and professional in appearance. Influences clients to obtain new work. Celebrates the achievements of team members.
Brand Leads the platform in identifying and sourcing opportunities to meet future business development targets. Assists in sourcing new business for other business units within the company. Able to market all available products and service offerings. Contributes to the development of new product and service delivery ideas for the business unit and the company.
Client Provides critical insights and counsel for other professionals regarding key client issues. Active in the management of multi-discipline client relationships. Oversees and advises the development of real estate strategies for the client. Develops platform’s delivery strategy.
People Directly responsible for attracting, retaining, and managing a team to support the Project Delivery platform.
Digital Assumes a lead role in managing teams or client assignments that involve projects having a high degree of technical complexity. Demonstrates skills that enable the individual to successfully address issues of varying complexity with respect to client management, real estate or other specialized areas.
Position Expectations
Provide exceptional full-service project management for the client across their national portfolio; guide team members to provide elevated levels of service
Grow & manage key client and account relationships; manage conflicts to amicable resolution
Achieve required KPIs while meeting/exceeding high standards for delivery & communication
Actively cultivates new internal and external relationships that expand account capabilities and support cross‑platform growth opportunities.
Assist client in developing a project delivery strategy linked to their current business objectives
Successfully interact with and influence at varying levels within JLL as well as the Client organization
Attract, develop, retain, and fully manage a team of geographically dispersed PM professionals
Support organization’s goal of creating a diverse team at every level
Coach team members in JLL standard procedures, market best practices, and methodologies expected for successful project implementation.
Drive a “Trusted Advisor” culture throughout all levels of the team
Facilitate a forward-looking mindset; lean-in to streamline process and challenge status-quo beliefs
Embrace and model a mindset of “together we will find a way” to the entire team
Assume lead role in developing and executing on a strategy for the team and overall business unit
Ensure the team remains sized and staffed appropriately for the client’s expected workload
Provide thought leadership to improve consistency, speed, and cost effectiveness of project delivery
Oversee project management team’s implementation and execution throughout project lifecycle
Manage vendor, consultant, and project team performance to ensure compliance with all contractual, jurisdictional, and client requirements
Interface regularly with PMs, architects, client staff, property managers, and other vendors as needed to facilitate exceptional client experience
Provide appropriate on-site supervision to ensure the account team’s performance criteria are met
Craft, manage, and deliver against account’s P&L statement. Leverage best practices, set appropriate goals, and manage the account effectively achieve or exceed corporate financial targets.
Manage financials for the annual capital plan, including but not limited to regular year-end projections, variance management and reporting, and other reports as required by the client
Demonstrate stewardship and ownership of the client’s capital plan
Exhibit proficiency with relevant project management software, including JLL’s Adaptive Work
Identify and address areas of concern regarding potential liabilities and risks (e.g. - fee, client or JLL reputation, errors and omissions, etc.)
Ensure that Account Director and key platform executives are fully and accurately informed of all project, internal team, and client issues that could affect JLL’s reputation
Demonstrate visible commitment to creating a “one-firm firm” by utilizing cross-discipline teams as needed to meet client needs
Demonstrate ability to envision opportunities and to introduce relevant JLL products and services
Partner with direct manager and HR promptly to address team talent shortcomings when needed
Any and all other duties and tasks as assigned
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
10+ years of direct experience as a real estate project management leader
Proactive thinker and leader
Experience leading others w