Engineering Program Coordinator

JLL•Riverwoods, IL

4d•$46,000 - $56,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. What this job involves The Engineering Program Coordinator provides superior internal client support for program management and engineering teams across JLL's Engineering business unit. This role is part of a newly developed "Center of Excellence" organization focused on leading innovation, efficiency, and supporting the client's real estate strategy. The specialist will collaborate with IFM, Engineering Operations, and Business Services teams nationwide to develop solutions, build enterprise reporting and analytics capabilities, and reshape Commercial Real Estate through data-driven insights. This position involves supporting program development and implementation across data management, data governance, data quality, learning and development programs, strategy alignment, and reporting. The ideal candidate will work closely with internal teams, technology partners, cross-functional engineering groups, and stakeholders to maintain program documentation, manage project trackers, and ensure best practices are followed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, architecture/engineering, interior design, or construction management
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with executive level internal and external clients
Organizational and detail-oriented mindset with the ability to prioritize and manage differing needs of the business
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office products
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and organizations
Strong written and verbal communication skills for preparing reports and coordinating meetings

Nice To Haves

0-2 years of practical experience in program management, project coordination, or related fields
Accounting experience or previous real estate support roles for project managers
Familiarity with SharePoint for document management and collaboration
Experience with JIRA or similar project tracking and management tools
Knowledge of data management, data governance, or data quality principles
Understanding of program management methodologies and best practices
Exposure to Commercial Real Estate operations or engineering business units

Responsibilities

Managing program and owner's representative responsibilities including preparing program management reports, coordinating meetings, and facilitating program discussions
Managing all program and project documentation including contracts, budgets, schedules, and maintaining best practices templates on SharePoint sites
Maintaining program management status trackers and JIRA boards to ensure accurate project visibility and progress tracking across all initiatives
Proactively managing project-related issues on accounts or assignments, identifying potential roadblocks and coordinating resolution with appropriate stakeholders
Demonstrating proficiency in the use and application of all program management technology required for assigned projects
Supporting data management, data governance, and data quality initiatives that enable enterprise reporting and analytics capabilities
Collaborating with globally located organizations, product management, engineering teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to implement program solutions and roadmaps