Associate Program Director

Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

. Oversee day-to-day capital project execution across assigned Americas sub-regions .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • United StatesLead💰 $140,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in capital project management, overseeing multiple concurrent projects while ensuring compliance with safety protocols and governance standards. Proficient in financial reporting and contract administration, with a strong focus on change order management and vendor closeout processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project Management ExperienceCapital Project OversightFinancial Cost ReportingChange Order ManagementE-Builder Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementFinancial ReportingContract AdministrationChange Order ManagementVendor Closeout ComplianceRisk ManagementCost TrackingO&M DocumentationPunch-List ManagementCapital Project Execution

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingEscalation Management

Tools & Technologies

E-BuilderMS ProjectPrimavera P6

Industry Keywords

Construction ManagementCorporate InteriorsCommercial Fit-OutsMulti-Site Capital ProgramsRisk RegistersCRAID LogsFinancial ReconciliationContingency DrawdownsProject DeliveryClient Sign-Off Workflows

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee day-to-day capital project execution across assigned Americas sub-regions
Enforce standardized playbooks, safety protocols, and governance guardrails
Serve as the primary operational escalation point for local site PMs, general contractors, and A&E consultants
Enforce data integrity across Monthly Cost Reports, Value of Work Done tracking, and depreciation bucket allocations
Review change orders, potential change orders, and contingency drawdowns before client Project Executive sign-off
Safeguard schedule dependencies between Contractor Handover and First Day of Business
Maintain Universal Risk Registers and CRAID logs to detect delays, permitting bottlenecks, and procurement risks
Drive vendor closeout compliance, including financial reconciliation, O&M manual uploads, and punch-list completion within 90 calendar days of Project Delivery Complete
Provide cluster program oversight for capital project portfolios across assigned Americas markets
Direct local project management support teams, general contractors, and technical consultants across 12 to 15 concurrent capital projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or Business Administration
5 to 8+ years of progressive project management experience in corporate interiors, commercial fit-outs, or multi-site capital programs (7 to 10+ years for P3-level consideration)
Proficiency in e-Builder, MS Project or Primavera P6, financial cost reporting, and contract administration
Demonstrated experience managing concurrent capital projects ranging from $250K to $10M in individual spend
Strong understanding of change order and contingency management processes, including client sign-off workflows
Experience partnering with general contractors, A&E consultants, and local on-the-ground project teams
Working knowledge of financial closeout processes, including reconciliation, O&M documentation, and punch-list management
This position does not provide visa sponsorship; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Supportive culture prioritizing mental, physical and emotional health
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities