Hybrid Vice President, Area Project Manager

at Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

• Job title: Vice President, Area Project Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $205,840 - $257,300 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Los Angeles, United States

About the role

• Vice President, Area Project Manager at JLL overseeing project management operations across distributed locations. Delivering consistent results and managing large teams while driving business development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Operations Management
• Lead and manage team of project managers (direct and indirect reports) across geographically distributed locations
• Provide direction, mentorship, and performance management to ensure team productivity and professional development
• Monitor and ensure all KPIs related to project delivery, budget compliance, schedule adherence, quality standards, and client satisfaction across assigned portfolio are met
• Portfolio & Project Oversight
• Oversee simultaneous projects across multiple sites and regions, ensuring consistent delivery standards and operational execution
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to specified quality standards
• Implement project management methodologies and develop innovative strategies to enhance efficiency across distributed teams
• Full-Cycle Ground-Up Construction Management
• Direct comprehensive oversight of ground-up construction projects across all phases: Due Diligence & Land Acquisition, Feasibility Studies, Design Development, Planning & Zoning Review, Pre-Construction, Construction Phase, Closeout
• Client & Stakeholder Management
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, and deliverables aligned with client requirements
• Build and maintain client relationships across multiple markets
• Manage client communications and expectations throughout project lifecycles
• Business Development
• Identify new business opportunities and partner with business development teams to drive growth and expand client relationships
• Lead sales initiatives within the project delivery team, including sales meetings and cross-selling activities
• Develop client pursuit strategies, prepare and deliver pitches, secure new business, and execute projects across all platform elements

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., construction management, engineering, architecture)
• 10+ years of experience in project management, with a strong track record of successfully delivering complex projects within the commercial real estate industry
• Demonstrated experience managing distributed portfolios across multiple geographic locations simultaneously
• Proven experience leading and managing large, high-performing teams (15+ direct and indirect reports) across geographically dispersed locations
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills with ability to effectively manage remote and distributed teams
• Proficient in project management methodologies and tools, with a demonstrated ability to drive process improvements across multiple sites
• Strong financial acumen and experience in managing project budgets and financial reporting across wide-ranging portfolios
• Excellent client management skills, with the ability to build and maintain long-term relationships across multiple markets
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on delivering innovative solutions across diverse project types and locations

Benefits

• 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