Senior Director of Projects-Design and Construction

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What this job involves:

As a Team Lead / Senior Director of Projects at JLL you will be a hands-on leader who delivers your own Corporate Interiors projects while overseeing a regional team of project managers and coordinators delivering a broader portfolio for a financial services client. Youll set delivery standards provide executive oversight champion team growth and build trusted client relationships.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Deliver best-in-class Corporate Interiors project management that elevates workplace experience aligns with brand standards and minimizes operational disruption
• Own full lifecycle delivery for interiors programs including planning budgeting scheduling procurement construction commissioning move-in and closeout with disciplined controls and transparent reporting
• Lead clients and project teams through interiors design implementation including programming test fits concept and schematic design design development construction documents permit submissions and sign-off
• Build integrated master schedules covering permitting long-lead procurement (systems furniture/AV/MEP equipment) phased construction inspections commissioning and move/activation while actively managing milestones and critical path across concurrent sites
• Develop detailed interiors budgets grounded in market pricing for TI/fit-out MEP upgrades IT/AV security signage/branding finishes and FF&E with clear assumptions alternates and value engineering options
• Orchestrate cross-functional delivery including Design General Contractor MEP engineers IT/Network AV Security Workplace Strategy Change Management Move Services and Facilities to ensure seamless operationally ready Day 1
• Ensure on-time on-budget completion via rigorous QA/QC on drawings submittals mockups finish installations MEP coordination punch lists and life-safety sign-offs while tracking performance via CPI/SPI change order rates safety and client satisfaction
• Provide decisive leadership coaching and oversight to PMs and coordinators while standardizing interiors playbooks procurement strategies and field protocols to drive consistent outcomes across portfolios

Required Qualifications:

• 10 years of progressive project management experience with focus on Corporate Interiors; financial services or highly regulated environments preferred
• 2 years leading teams of project managers delivering multi-site/multi-project portfolios
• Personally accountable for executing 3-5 concurrent projects with portfolio oversight of 15-25 active projects with budgets ranging in size from $1M to $100M
• Strong financial acumen including budgeting forecasting fee/pricing models and profitability management
• Proficiency with industry-standard tools (MS Project/Primavera Smartsheet Procore Bluebeam Power BI/Tableau)
• Excellent communication negotiation and client-facing presentation skills
• Bachelors degree in Construction Management Architecture Engineering or related field (Masters a plus)
• Relevant certifications: PE AIA PMP CCM LEED WELL or equivalent preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience cultivating trusted client partnerships by translating business goals (density hybrid work resilience ESG) into actionable interiors programs
• Understanding of space optimization wellness acoustics technology enablement and post-occupancy performance
• Experience with cross-functional coordination across multiple stakeholder groups
• Advanced knowledge of Corporate Interiors construction processes and industry best practices
• Leadership experience in team development mentoring and performance management
• Understanding of workplace strategy and change management principles
• Experience with multi-site portfolio management and concurrent project delivery

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

Estimated compensation for this position:

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications location market conditions and internal considerations.

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If this job description resonates with you we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet all the requirements. Were interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

• 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

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