Project Management Director, Construction

JLL • Tampa, FL

3d • $160,000 - $230,000 • Remote

About The Position

JLL is seeking a Project Management Director to lead project management for a dedicated account team serving a key strategic client across a large US and global portfolio. The role oversees planning and execution of projects such as interior fit-outs, facility-related capital improvements, site improvements, and complex ground-up construction. It provides full-service project management, develops project delivery strategies aligned with client business objectives, and leads a geographically dispersed team of project management professionals.

The director manages client and account relationships, team performance, project delivery, vendors and consultants, risk, and account financials. Responsibilities include overseeing project lifecycles, maintaining compliance with contractual and jurisdictional requirements, managing the annual capital plan and account P&L, and ensuring delivery meets KPIs, quality, communication, and financial targets. The role also contributes to business development and platform strategy, supports cross-disciplinary growth, develops talent, and promotes a trusted-advisor and one-team culture. The position is remote, with listed locations across the United States, and requires 20% to 40% travel.

Requirements

• 10 or more years of direct experience as a real estate project management leader.
• Experience leading others in a corporate environment.
• Ability to build consensus, influence outcomes, and navigate complex stakeholder environments.
• Ability to simplify complex situations or data and present streamlined, convincing recommendations to clients.
• Strong working knowledge of architectural drawings and construction methods.
• Strong organization and analytical skills.
• Behavioral flexibility and agility in adapting leadership style to varied team and client needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with executive-level internal and external clients and external project team members.
• Ability to manage construction projects, including budgeting, scheduling, submittals, and change orders.
• Experience supervising, training, mentoring, and evaluating talent at various organizational or team levels.
• Ability to develop and cultivate business relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Working knowledge of accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and scheduling as they relate to corporate real estate.
• Ability to lead individuals across a national platform to deliver superior client service.
• Experience working with landlords and third-party developers.
• Working understanding of capital plan creation and management.
• Ability to travel 20% to 40%.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Advanced degree.
• LEED, AIA, PE, or PMP certification.
• Experience managing contracts and delivering projects for clients in a Principal capacity.
• Strong persuasive communication style supporting strategic influence and relationship management.
• Commitment to continuous learning and self-development, modeling growth for the team.
• Ability to balance detail orientation with big-picture vision and strategic risk-taking.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional full-service project management across the client’s national portfolio and guide team members in delivering high service levels.
• Grow and manage key client and account relationships, resolving conflicts amicably.
• Meet required KPIs and high standards for project delivery and communication.
• Cultivate internal and external relationships that expand account capabilities and support cross-platform growth.
• Help the client develop a project delivery strategy aligned with its business objectives.
• Interact with and influence stakeholders at varying levels within JLL and the client organization.
• Attract, develop, retain, and manage a geographically dispersed team of project management professionals; support diversity at every level.
• Coach team members on JLL procedures, market best practices, and project implementation methodologies.
• Promote a trusted-advisor culture, forward-looking thinking, process improvement, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Develop and execute strategies for the team and business unit, and ensure staffing is appropriate to expected client workload.
• Provide thought leadership to improve the consistency, speed, and cost-effectiveness of project delivery.
• Oversee project management team implementation and execution throughout project lifecycles.
• Manage vendor, consultant, and project team performance to ensure compliance with contractual, jurisdictional, and client requirements.
• Coordinate with project managers, architects, client staff, property managers, and vendors to support the client experience.
• Provide appropriate on-site supervision to meet account performance criteria.
• Develop, manage, and deliver the account P&L; set goals and manage the account to meet or exceed corporate financial targets.
• Manage annual capital plan financials, including year-end projections, variance management, and reporting; demonstrate stewardship of the client’s capital plan.
• Use relevant project management software, including JLL’s Adaptive Work.
• Identify and address potential liabilities and risks, including fee, client or JLL reputation, and errors and omissions.
• Keep the Account Director and key platform executives accurately informed of project, team, and client issues that could affect JLL’s reputation.
• Identify opportunities and introduce relevant JLL products and services.
• Partner with the direct manager and HR to address team talent shortcomings promptly.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• 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