Manager, Strategic Sourcing - Construction & Project Management

Role Description

The Manager, Strategic Sourcing – Construction & Project Management leads construction and project-related category sourcing with deep technical expertise and strong stakeholder management capabilities, executing the strategic sourcing plan for Project Delivery Services (PDS) categories while managing a team of sourcing professionals to deliver cost optimization, quality control, and supplier performance excellence.

As the Manager of Strategic Sourcing, you'll serve as a subject matter expert for construction services including:

• General contracting
• Specialized trades
• Design-build
• Tenant improvements
• Capital projects

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading full-cycle RFx processes from initiation through contract award and project mobilization.
• Developing comprehensive scopes of work that align with program standards, industry best practices, and building codes.
• Translating operational and technical requirements into procurement specifications and contract language.
• Managing construction contract negotiations and ensuring alignment with risk management, insurance requirements, and compliance frameworks.
• Coaching and developing team members through regular feedback while modeling technical expertise, professionalism, and collaborative working style.
• Balancing hands-on execution with team leadership, providing technical guidance rooted in construction best practices.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of strategic sourcing or procurement experience with significant focus on construction, capital projects, or project-related services.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in construction operations, project management, general contracting, or facilities capital project delivery.
• 2+ years of people management experience, leading sourcing or procurement professionals.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction methods, building systems, trade coordination, project scheduling, cost estimating, and construction contract administration.
• Proven experience leading end-to-end construction RFx processes and developing construction scopes of work, technical specifications, and project delivery frameworks.
• Strong track record of execution excellence, taking initiative, and delivering results through effective team leadership.
• Strong understanding of construction contract types, risk allocation strategies, and experience in construction contract negotiation and commercial strategy.
• Excellent communication skills—oral and written—with ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from four-year college or university.
• Willingness to travel (10%) for site visits, project walks, contractor meetings, and program support.
• Must be consistently available during standard business hours with reliable access to desk, computer, phone, email, and video conferencing systems.

Requirements

• MBA or advanced credentials (preferred).
• Professional certifications in construction management, project management (PMP), procurement (CPSM, CSCP), or facilities management (preferred).
• Experience in commercial real estate, corporate facilities, or property management environments (preferred).
• Experience with JLL procurement systems (e.g., Jaggaer, Aravo, Ingenious, etc.) (preferred).
• Knowledge of sustainable construction practices, LEED, and green building standards (preferred).
• Experience developing and implementing construction quality standards and audit programs (preferred).
• Background in risk management, insurance requirements, and construction safety programs (preferred).

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.