Project Director

JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.

What this job involves

Strategy and Business Leadership: Execute strategic initiatives within your the business line, aligning with JLL's overall objectives and market requirements; drive growth, innovation, and operational excellence while supporting regional transformation plans and technology implementations.

P&L Management: Assume full P&L responsibility for the business, overseeing the entire business cycle from RFP response to project closeout; ensure timely invoicing, efficient debt collection, and optimal resource deployment to maximize revenue and profitability.

Talent Pipeline and Capability Management: Proactively develop and maintain a robust talent pipeline across key capabilities, anticipating future business needs. Implement strategic workforce planning, including advance hiring and the option of platform teams to meet projected growth, while adhering to regional compensation and profitability parameters.

Client and Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for key clients and stakeholders; build and maintain strong relationships, lead project meetings, manage change effectively, and act as the first point of escalation to drive client satisfaction and loyalty.

Operational Excellence: Proactively identify and mitigate risks across operations; ensure compliance with regulations, industry standards, and JLL policies; maintain rigorous health, safety, and environmental standards; and drive continuous improvement through best practices and technology adoption.

Corporate Governance and Risk Management: Review bid documentation (RFPs) to identify commercial and contractual risks, collaborating with Head of Operation and Legal team. Lead bid presentations and post-bid actions. Ensure excellence in corporate governance, compliance, and ethics throughout the cluster teams.

Financial Stewardship: Develop strategic budgets, conduct monthly financial analyses, implement profitability improvement initiatives, and deliver comprehensive quarterly reports to senior leadership, maintaining a proactive approach to financial management and optimization.

People Management and Development: Lead and develop the team, manage recruitment, performance, career development, and retention strategies; implement upskilling initiatives; and foster a culture of inclusivity, innovation, and work-life balance aligned with JLL's values.

Project Oversight and Delivery: Provide strategic and technical leadership to project teams, ensuring successful delivery of projects by overseeing scope, resourcing, budget, schedule, quality, safety, and risk management while meeting client expectations and compliance requirements.

Business Development and Market Positioning: Drive new business acquisition through proposal development, client relationship cultivation, and cross-service line collaboration; represent JLL at industry events and develop targeted marketing strategies to enhance market presence and maintain competitive edge.

OneJLL Collaboration: Foster a culture of cross-functional cooperation by actively participating in both inbound and outbound lead sharing across JLL's service lines; collaborate seamlessly with other business units to deliver integrated solutions, maximize cross-selling opportunities, and enhance overall client value proposition.

Ethics and Compliance: Ensure excellence in corporate governance, compliance, and ethics throughout the reporting teams. Oversee the implementation of JLL's standards and policies, maintaining the highest levels of integrity in all business operations.

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

About JLL –

We're JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That's why we're committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We're using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we're honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we're headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.