Senior Director of Projects, Design & Construction

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way .

Our people at JLL 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 find a place where they belong. Whether you have 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.

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:

10–15+ 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 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 for this position:
120,000.00 – 160,000.00 USD per year

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

Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process—including the online application and/or overall selection process—you may email us at HRSCLeaves@jll.com. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page.

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