Senior Director, PDS Projects

Posted:
3/10/2025, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Florida, United States ⋅ Miami, Florida, United States ⋅ Deerfield Beach, Florida, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy

Workplace Type:
Remote

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.   

The Team Lead is a driven leader who can coach a team of professionals to exceed client’s expectations for all project management services. They are a pro-active leader who partners with our client to translate their business requirements into world class action plans to be executed by the team. They serve as the client’s trusted advisor to implement real estate and spatial planning strategies.  They are held to a high standard of risk mitigation and empowered to act on the client’s behalf engaging resources necessary to realize goals and create differentiating office environments.  This role requires exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to flourish in a team environment.   


Having a proven track record of leading high-performing teams, including virtual teams, will ensure that only the highest caliber talent is assigned to support the client’s business and employees.  Demonstrated experience being accountable for third-party contract resources and compliance with rigorous performance standards is fundamental.

The Team Lead has extensive knowledge of leading practices in the Project Management industry and can work collaboratively with the Account Project Management Platform (PMO) to drive innovative and best practice solutions that our client perceives as best in class. The Team Lead is also a proven leader and manager of people capable of developing talent into a high-performing, world class team.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
LEADERSHIP

  • Diverse remote / virtual team
  • Integration with Regional Leadership and other JLL Service Lines (Market Planning, Occupancy Planning, Facilities Management, Transactions, Engineering, etc.)
  • Liaise with the Project Management Platform on account
  • Demonstrated high energy positivity supporting a solution-oriented environment

RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT | CLIENT SERVICE

  • Maintain strong working relationships with key Real Estate Services (RES) clients
  • Drive the “Trusted Advisory” culture throughout all levels of the team 
  • Ensure your team is fully aligned and exceeds cascaded Client targets
  • Make certain your team fully supports RES programs and initiatives and proactively identify opportunities efficiency in process
  • Focus on full compliance with all applicable General Service Agreement requirements 
  • Build partnership and fellowship with JLL PDS platform and market teams

 
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

  • Responsible for employee management with support from HR delivering personal attention to; hiring, onboarding, development, and mentorship
  • Manage team of 3-5 employees
  • Ensure compliance with HR policies and talent practices such as midyear and year end reviews
  • Work to establish succession plans, career development plans, conduct regular one-on-one coaching meetings and lead weekly team meetings
  • In addition, ensure accurate data is provided to support resource models and align project manager skill sets with work assignments and balance project workload within team
  • Maintain Vacancy Time to Fill of < 45 Days.
  • 100% completion of performance evaluations.
  • Diversify and develop workforce by ensuring a diverse slate of candidates are considered for all open positions, retaining top talent and actively participate in a mentoring relationship.

 
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPI) | PRICE OF ADMISSION METRICS (POA)

  • Create an environment where direct reports are engaged, understand, and are committed to both JLL and client goals.
  • Manage project team scorecard to Green Status: Be familiar with JLL contract requirements and manage the project team to deliver an exceeding score on all contract KPI’s.  The metrics will change annually or more frequently and as such the team needs to be familiarized with new processes and approaches to deliver the required results.
  • Drive the achievement of the JLL initiatives and strategies designed to bring long terms benefit to the company and the account. 
  • Hold yourself and the team accountable to achieving the designated goals.

 
CONTRACT / BUDGET MANAGEMENT

  • Complete adherence to all contract related policies and procedures, approvals, and documentation.
  • Manage Project Capital and Expense plan for assigned team.
  • Provide accurate financial forecasting, variance explanations and commitment to annual spend goals.
  • Adherence to capital closeout goals and capital asset depreciation policy.
  • Manage Multi-Cultural Supplier Diversity (MSD) spend to a minimum 25%.

 
STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT | EXECUTION

  • Oversee the procurement and management all project related resources (A&E, GC's. client suppliers, etc.).
  • Assist Project Manager in development of timeline and subsequent management of risks to timeline.
  • Review Investment Calculation Sheets or Budget worksheet calculations.
  • Monitor Bid Tabulations, Purchase Orders, and Change Order proposals.
  • Ensure quality control standards for construction are met (client design standards / guidelines, standards, and specifications).

 
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s Degree preferred in construction management, architectural / engineering / interior design.
  • 5-7 years of documented, progressive experience in project management with knowledge around property and transaction management.
  • Extensive experience in a corporate client-focused, results/metrics-driven organization.
  • Must have experience leading high-performing teams both in local offices and remote locations.

 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Professional designations such as LEED and PMP preferred.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills via 1:1 and group interactions/routines, PowerPoint presentations and email.

Estimated total compensation for this position:

125,000.00 – 165,000.00 USD per year

The total compensation range is an estimate and not guaranteed. An employment offer is based on an applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data .

Location:

Remote –Deerfield Beach, FL, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Miami, FL

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

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