Director, Solutions Management - Project and Development Services

JLL • Los Angeles, CA

6d • Remote

About The Position

This strategic role supports the Project Development Services (PDS) Sales and Solutions Development Teams. The Director develops and implements comprehensive project and program management solutions for design and construction initiatives across global geographies, asset classes, and industries. The position also manages pursuit and proposal processes, develops client-facing solutions, and advises clients on effective management approaches for construction projects and programs. The role requires 25% travel and is remote, with listed locations in Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland, San Francisco, and Seattle. This position does not provide visa sponsorship; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 10 years of experience in commercial construction and project management.
• At least 5 years of experience in corporate real estate.
• Expert knowledge of commercial and pricing frameworks relevant to the construction and project management industry.
• Excellent communication across mediums, including the ability to interact effectively with C-suite audiences.
• Experience in sales processes, articulating value propositions, and building trusted-advisor relationships.
• Adaptability, quick thinking, problem-solving ability, and entrepreneurial drive.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-up skills.
• Technology proficiency and business analytics knowledge.
• Cross-cultural competence and experience in global, matrix environments.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the PDS Sales and Solutions Development Teams.
• Implement end-to-end pursuit and proposal management strategies and ensure deliverables are high quality.
• Develop comprehensive project and program management solutions for clients’ design and construction initiatives.
• Create and pitch sales proposals for project and program management methodologies in the construction industry.
• Adapt management strategies to regional construction practices and regulations, and use market research on construction trends and client needs to inform solutions.
• Collaborate with global teams to ensure delivery approaches are consistent and locally relevant.
• Develop KPIs and metrics to measure management success in construction contexts.
• Facilitate client workshops to identify pain points in current management processes.
• Create case studies and ROI analyses to demonstrate the value of proposed approaches.
• Advise clients on change management strategies and improved management practices.
• Stay current on JLL construction technologies and integrate them into management solutions.
• Develop strategies for managing complex stakeholder relationships in multinational initiatives.
• Create risk management and quality assurance frameworks.
• Advise on commercial and contract structures that support efficient project and program delivery.
• Collaborate with legal teams to support compliance with international construction laws and standards.
• Develop methodologies for integrating sustainability practices into construction management.
• Create solutions for seamless communication between delivery and services teams in global initiatives.
• Analyze and optimize resource planning across global design and construction projects and programs.
• Develop strategies to align multiple projects within a program with client objectives.
• Create methodologies for portfolio management of construction projects and programs.
• Advise on governance structures for large-scale, multi-region construction programs.
• Develop frameworks for benefits realization and value management across projects and programs.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care.
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay.
• Supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package prioritizing mental, physical, and emotional health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director