Program Manager of Construction

JLL•New York, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Program Lead - Hospitality Development – JLL What this job involves: We are seeking an experienced Program Lead to oversee a prestigious hospitality development program for a leading financial institution while this senior leadership role involves managing multiple high-value capital projects across the United States with future international expansion, working directly with executive leadership, and building world-class hospitality experiences within complex urban environments. You will lead and oversee multiple large-scale hospitality capital projects valued at $50M+ across the United States while providing strategic direction and ensuring timely, accurate execution of project deliverables. This position involves reporting directly to executive leadership on program status, milestones, and strategic initiatives while developing and refining best practices and standards of excellence for hospitality project delivery. What your day-to-day will look like: Lead and oversee multiple large-scale hospitality capital projects valued at $50M+ across the United States Provide strategic direction and ensure timely, accurate execution of project deliverables Report directly to executive leadership on program status, milestones, and strategic initiatives Develop and refine best practices and standards of excellence for hospitality project delivery Supervise and coordinate 3rd party project managers executing individual projects Attract, retain, develop, and manage a team of professionals across multiple regions Build high-performing teams while demonstrating energy for the business and decisive leadership Develop comprehensive budgets and project schedules for complex hospitality developments Monitor financial performance and ensure compliance with budgetary requirements Manage vendor and project team performance to meet contractual obligations and client expectations Oversee project implementation from inception through construction completion Collaborate with architects, engineers, cost managers, and specialized hospitality vendors Lead RFP development and contract negotiation processes

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field
10 to 15 years of leadership experience managing projects within complex high-rise/urban real estate assets
Proven track record managing teams executing projects valued at $50M or greater
Extensive knowledge of corporate interior scopes of work and project execution
Strong working knowledge of architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing drawings
Deep understanding of building components, infrastructure systems, and base building utilities
Comprehensive knowledge of project management methodologies, procedures, and practices
Solid understanding of accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and scheduling as applied to corporate real estate
Exceptional leadership abilities with experience managing and growing professional teams
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive client relationships
Strong negotiation and contract management capabilities
Ability to make independent judgments and decisions in complex situations
Extensive knowledge of MS Office applications and MS Project

Nice To Haves

Experience with hospitality development programs for financial institutions
Understanding of world-class hospitality experience development within complex urban environments
Knowledge of future international expansion planning and execution
Experience working directly with executive leadership on strategic initiatives
Understanding of 3rd party project manager supervision and coordination
Experience with specialized hospitality vendor collaboration and management
Knowledge of hospitality-specific project delivery best practices and standards of excellence
Experience with project management software and financial reporting systems
Understanding of complex hospitality development budgeting and scheduling
Knowledge of hospitality industry standards and compliance requirements

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee multiple large-scale hospitality capital projects valued at $50M+ across the United States
Provide strategic direction and ensure timely, accurate execution of project deliverables
Report directly to executive leadership on program status, milestones, and strategic initiatives
Develop and refine best practices and standards of excellence for hospitality project delivery
Supervise and coordinate 3rd party project managers executing individual projects
Attract, retain, develop, and manage a team of professionals across multiple regions
Build high-performing teams while demonstrating energy for the business and decisive leadership
Develop comprehensive budgets and project schedules for complex hospitality developments
Monitor financial performance and ensure compliance with budgetary requirements
Manage vendor and project team performance to meet contractual obligations and client expectations
Oversee project implementation from inception through construction completion
Collaborate with architects, engineers, cost managers, and specialized hospitality vendors
Lead RFP development and contract negotiation processes