Executive Vice President, PDS Hybrid

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 peopleand empowering them tothrive, 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.

Title: Executive Vice President

Job Profile: PDS Projects M3

Vertical: Interiors / Law Firm

What this job involves

As an Executive Vice President, Projects at JLL, you will play a vital role in shaping a brighter future for our clients, employees, and yourself. You will be empowered to thrive in a collaborative culture that embraces innovation and encourages career advancement. Together, we champion inclusivity, belonging, and the more inspiring, innovative, and optimistic path to success.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Lead and oversee all project management activities: Take ownership of project deliverables, ensure successful implementation of projects, and manage project budgets and timelines.
• Drive client satisfaction: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understand their needs, and exceed their expectations by providing unparalleled project management expertise.
• Foster collaboration: Collaborate with colleagues locally and globally to create effective teams, leveraging diverse perspectives and skills to deliver exceptional projects.
• Innovate and improve: Embrace innovative ways of working, identifying opportunities to streamline processes, improve project delivery, and stay ahead of industry trends.
• Mentor and develop talent: Support the growth and development of project management teams, providing guidance, coaching, and opportunities for career advancement.
• Champion JLL's values: Uphold JLL's commitment to teamwork, wellbeing, inclusivity, and belonging, both within the organization and in relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Drive business growth: Collaborate with business leaders to develop and execute strategies that drive revenue growth, enhance client retention, and expand the project management business.

Required qualifications:

• Extensive experience: Minimum of 10 years of project management experience, with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects within the commercial real estate industry.
• Responsible for generating and delivering a minimum of $8M of annual revenue
• Strategic mindset: Demonstrated ability to think strategically, develop innovative solutions, and drive business growth.
• Leadership excellence: Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate individuals and teams to achieve exceptional results.
• Client focus: Exceptional client relationship management skills, with a strong commitment to delivering outstanding customer service and exceeding client expectations.
• Communication and influence: Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to effectively influence and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to lead teams in developing timely and effective solutions to complex project challenges.
• Bachelor's degree: A bachelor's degree in business, engineering, construction management, or a related field is required.

Preferred qualifications:

• Professional certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or other relevant certifications (e.g., LEED, Six Sigma) is preferred.
• Global experience: Experience managing projects across different geographies and cultures is highly desirable.
• Real estate expertise: Knowledge of the commercial real estate industry, including lease agreements, construction practices, and building systems, is a plus.
• Financial acumen: Strong financial management skills, with the ability to develop and manage project budgets, financial forecasts, and financial models.
• Team leadership: Proven experience leading and managing high-performing project management teams.
• Technology proficiency: Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera, Procore) is an advantage.
• Advanced degree: A master's degree in business, engineering, construction management, or a related field is preferred.
• JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies 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.

Law firm responsibilities:

Law Firm Group Outline of Role:

JLL's Law Firm Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager to serve as a national resource embedded within one of the firm's most sophisticated and demanding client verticals. This role sits at the intersection of project delivery, market intelligence, and practice development.

This is not a traditional project management role. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable reviewing a construction schedule, presenting market benchmarking data to a Managing Partner or COO, and coaching a local PM on the nuances of law firm culture, decision-making, and workspace expectations. The connection between local execution and national strategy for our Law Firm Practice. Critical to success, understanding that small failures on any project management job reverberate through entire large portfolios with massive negative implications.

Expectations

Team Leadership & Local PM Oversight

• Serve as a senior resource and single point of contact for clients and local JLL project managers assigned to Law Firm Group accounts across the country
• Provide client construction playbook to local PM's to educate the local teams prior to client engagement.
• Present JLL capabilities and proprietary data to clients and prospects
• Aiding clients in procurement and JLL Synergy programs
• Conduct regular project reviews with local PMs to ensure consistency in delivery approach, reporting standards, and client communication
• Identify gaps in local team capability and develop targeted training, tools, or playbooks to close them
• Travel to key markets / deals to support project kick-offs, milestone reviews, owner-architect-contractor meetings, and client presentations as needed
• Review and comment on critical lease review related to base building delivery conditions and construction related documents

Law Firm Construction Data & Market Intelligence

• Own and continuously develop JLL's law firm construction benchmarking database across the top 20 +/- US markets and major international markets including London, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Singapore, and other key legal hubs
• Track and analyze key metrics including construction cost PSF by market and finish level, TI allowance trends, project timelines (construction, permit, etc)
• Produce quarterly and annual benchmarking reports that can be used by JLL brokerage, project management, and law firm clients to inform real estate decisions
• Monitor and interpret broader market trends including labor and materials cost escalation, supply chain conditions, and their specific impact on law firm project budgets and schedules
• Collaborate with JLL Research to integrate macro market data with project-level construction intelligence
• Create and maintain client best practices from job to job to insure projects become more efficient with continual JLL involvement.

Law Firm Practice Development & Expert Cultivation

• Identify high-potential JLL project managers in local markets who demonstrate aptitude and interest in law firm work and develop structured plans to deepen their expertise
• Create and maintain a law firm PM certification or competency framework within JLL PDS that defines what it means to be a law firm construction expert - covering technical knowledge, client management, and sector-specific delivery standards
• Build and steward a national community of practice among JLL's law firm PMs - facilitating knowledge sharing, lessons learned, and peer mentoring across markets
• Develop best practices with Law Firm Group clients for project management capabilities so these can be easily understood and consistently presented as a differentiator in law firm pitches and RFP responses

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.

Location:

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements. We're 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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