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Director, Cost Management

Jones Lang Lasalle

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Location
NEW YORK, NY
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Job overview

JLL’s Director of Project Controls is a senior leadership role overseeing project schedules, budgets, and risks across the project lifecycle. The role leads project controls for multiple engagements, including large and complex projects, and supports construction cost estimating, value engineering, and design reviews. It also involves team leadership, client relationships, business strategy, and representing JLL in industry events.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Project ControlsProject ManagementAnalytical SkillsAttention to DetailCommunicationConstruction TechniquesConstruction TechnologyReal Estate MarketsCost EstimatingMarket StudiesValue EngineeringDesign ReviewsRelationship ManagementTeam Leadership

Qualifications

Extensive Project Management ExperienceIndustry Credentials or Certifications

Full job description

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 peopleand empowering them tothrive, 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. Position Overview:The Director of Project Controls is a senior leadership role responsible, critical in managing andcontrolling project schedules, budgets, and risks throughout the project lifecycle. This role requires a proactiveapproach, extensive experience in project management, specifically in the area of controls, and a track record ofsuccessfully implementing strong analytical skills, attention to detail, strong communication skills and theability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. It is essential that this person has extensiveknowledge of construction techniques/technology and real estate marketsWhat This Job Involves:* Successfully performs leadership responsibilities, communication skills and relationship management.* Contribute to identifying and attracting top talent.* Management and strategy of one or more programs and/or complex projects and their Operations.* Mentor, develop and oversee team members and/or direct report(s), and serve as Team Lead.* Serve as Team Lead for complex projects, responsible for the successful implementation, as well asinnovation of new concepts and ideas to enhance and improve service quality.* Accountable for client service on their projects and the projects of their team and/or direct report(s) withability to navigate difficult and complex conversations.* Maintain and develop client relationships by being accountable for managing fiduciary responsibilities forJLL and client.* Accountable for the successful development and implementation of P&L team strategy, aligning with thestrategy of the PDS business.* Accountable for the development and implementation of best practices that enhance the Firm'scapabilities.* Attends and/or member of local and regional industry conferences to influence reputation and publicimage of business and personal brand.* Source new and cultivate existing client and business relationships, lead or support the pursuit strategyand secure new business.* Advanced SME level of knowledge on industry specific requirements and their impact to design andconstruction of work.* Obtain and maintain industry recognized credentials and/or certifications.* Represent JLL in industry specific events, conferences and media as a content contributor.* Effectively manage client and on-account teams' expectations and instils confidence with clear, concise,and proactive communication.* Effectively communicate to and engage with PDS leads, knows when to engage and/or escalate.* Stays informed on changes to the PDS processes, systems and reporting and contributes to strategicclient initiatives.* Adherence to the revenue generation requirements of the PDS business according to your role.* Travel requirement: approximately 25% though this may fluctuate both up and down.What Your Day-to-Day Will Look Like:* Lead project controls for engagements. This will include multiple projects at one time and large scalecomplex projects.* Partner with team members to execute complex projects through all stages.* Present to key stakeholders across the project team.* Prepare detailed and accurate construction cost and project cost estimates from conceptual designthrough final construction documents.* Understand and be able to relay local market pricing for material, labor, and equipment using publisheddocuments, historical data, and performing market studies.* Provide value engineering services and design option reviews.* Iden

How this job compares

Set against the 15,397 open Project Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • New York median$102–162K/yr627 salary ranges
  • New York median$24–29/hr53 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 931 open Project Management jobs in New York and 15,397 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
Project Management postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 4 to 8 years (12,345 postings).
Education
6,462 of the 15,397 open Project Management jobs (42%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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