Senior Vice President, Team Lead Project Management

JLL•Los Angeles, CA

9d•$147,900 - $287,600•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior VP, Projects at JLL, you will play a crucial role in shaping a brighter future for our clients, our company, and our employees. Your leadership will empower teams to thrive, driving innovation, collaboration, and success across distributed portfolios and complex construction environments. You will lead and oversee the execution of strategic projects across a geographically distributed portfolio, ensuring the highest levels of quality and client satisfaction. You will manage large-scale teams operating across multiple locations and properties, coordinating resources and maintaining consistent standards throughout diverse markets. Foster a culture of collaboration, both within your distributed teams and across the global organization, enabling cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional results. You will navigate the complexities of managing personnel across different time zones, markets, and property types while maintaining cohesive team dynamics. Drive innovative ways of working, constantly seeking new approaches and technologies to enhance project management processes and outcomes. Oversee ground-up construction projects from conception through completion, ensuring seamless integration of design, construction, and operational phases. Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across your portfolio, working closely with clients to understand their objectives and deliver tailored solutions that exceed expectations. Your ability to manage multiple high-value client relationships simultaneously across various markets will be critical to success. Champion the career development of your large, distributed team, providing mentorship, guidance, and growth opportunities to support their professional advancement across different locations and specializations. Foster a sense of inclusivity and belonging, creating a diverse and supportive environment that celebrates different perspectives and enables everyone to thrive, regardless of their geographic location or role within the portfolio. Embrace an inspiring, innovative, and optimistic mindset, consistently seeking opportunities to push boundaries and drive impactful change across all aspects of portfolio management and construction delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field (such as Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management)
Proven experience in a senior leadership role, directing and managing intricate projects within the commercial real estate industry
Demonstrated experience managing geographically distributed portfolios across multiple markets, property types, and client accounts
Proven track record of successfully leading and developing large teams (20+ professionals) across diverse locations and functional areas
Extensive ground-up construction experience, including oversight of multiple new construction projects from pre-development through turnover and occupancy
Strong track record of delivering complex projects on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality
Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team across multiple locations
Strategic mindset, with the ability to translate business goals into action plans and manage competing priorities across a broad portfolio
Outstanding client relationship management abilities, with a focus on delivering exceptional client experiences across multiple accounts simultaneously
Demonstrated knowledge of industry best practices, regulations, and trends, including construction codes, permitting processes, and building systems
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in a related field
Professional certifications (such as PMP, CCM, LEED, or DBIA)
Experience in a global or multi-office environment with responsibility for coordinating across international boundaries
Knowledge of emerging technologies and their application in project management and construction delivery
Proven ability to drive business development and generate new opportunities across multiple markets
Experience with Design-Build, CM at Risk, or other alternative delivery methods
Track record of successfully scaling teams and operations across expanding portfolios

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee the execution of strategic projects across a geographically distributed portfolio, ensuring the highest levels of quality and client satisfaction.
Manage large-scale teams operating across multiple locations and properties, coordinating resources and maintaining consistent standards throughout diverse markets.
Foster a culture of collaboration, both within your distributed teams and across the global organization, enabling cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional results.
Navigate the complexities of managing personnel across different time zones, markets, and property types while maintaining cohesive team dynamics.
Drive innovative ways of working, constantly seeking new approaches and technologies to enhance project management processes and outcomes.
Oversee ground-up construction projects from conception through completion, ensuring seamless integration of design, construction, and operational phases.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across your portfolio, working closely with clients to understand their objectives and deliver tailored solutions that exceed expectations.
Champion the career development of your large, distributed team, providing mentorship, guidance, and growth opportunities to support their professional advancement across different locations and specializations.
Foster a sense of inclusivity and belonging, creating a diverse and supportive environment that celebrates different perspectives and enables everyone to thrive, regardless of their geographic location or role within the portfolio.
Embrace an inspiring, innovative, and optimistic mindset, consistently seeking opportunities to push boundaries and drive impactful change across all aspects of portfolio management and construction delivery.