Senior Director of Projects, Design & Construction

Team Lead / Senior Director of Projects JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. As a Team Lead / Senior Director of Projects at JLL, you will lead our Midwest Regional Team as a hands‑on player‑coach who personally delivers Corporate Interiors projects ($1M$50M) while overseeing project managers and coordinators managing a broader regional portfolio for a financial services client. You'll set delivery standards, provide executive oversight, champion team growth, and build trusted client relationships. What your day-to-day will look like: Deliver best‑in‑class Corporate Interiors project management as a player/coach by personally leading projects and overseeing a regional team, delivering $1M to $50M+ projects that elevate workplace experience, align with brand standards, and minimize operational disruption. Own full lifecycle delivery for interiors programs: planning, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, construction, commissioning, move‑in, and closeout; with disciplined controls and transparent reporting. Lead clients and project teams through interiors design implementation: programming, test fits, concept and schematic design, design development, construction documents, permit submissions, and sign‑off; ensuring alignment to workplace guidelines, risk, and budget. Build integrated master schedules covering permitting, long‑lead procurement (e.g., systems furniture/AV/MEP equipment), phased construction, inspections, commissioning, and move/activation; actively manage milestones and critical path across concurrent sites. Develop detailed interiors budgets grounded in market pricing for TI/fit‑out, MEP upgrades, IT/AV, security, signage/branding, finishes, and FF&E, with clear assumptions, alternates, and value engineering options. Orchestrate cross‑functional delivery: Design, General Contractor, MEP engineers, IT/Network, AV, Security, Workplace Strategy, Change Management, Move Services, and Facilities to ensure a seamless, operationally ready Day 1. Ensure on‑time, on‑budget completion via rigorous QA/QC on drawings, submittals, mockups, finish installations, MEP coordination, punch lists, and life‑safety sign‑offs; track performance via CPI/SPI, change order rates, safety, and client satisfaction. Provide decisive leadership, coaching, and oversight to PMs and coordinators; standardize interiors playbooks, procurement strategies, and field protocols to drive consistent outcomes across portfolios. Cultivate trusted client partnerships by translating business goals (density, hybrid work, resilience, ESG) into actionable interiors programs optimizing space, wellness, acoustics, technology enablement, and post‑occupancy performance. Required Qualifications 1015+ years of progressive project management experience with a focus on Corporate Interiors; financial services or highly regulated environments preferred. 2‑5+ years leading teams of project managers delivering multi‑site/multi‑project portfolios. Personally accountable for executing 3‑5 concurrent projects; portfolio oversight of 15‑25 active projects with budgets ranging in size from $1M to $50M+. Strong financial acumen: budgeting, forecasting, fee/pricing models, profitability management. Proficiency with industry‑standard tools (e.g., MS Project/Primavera, Smartsheet, Procore, Bluebeam, Power BI/Tableau). Excellent communication, negotiation, and client‑facing presentation skills. Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field (Master's a plus). This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Estimated Compensation 120,000.00 160,000.00 USD per year 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 On‑site Cleveland, OH, Columbus, OH, Detroit, MI 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr JLL