Director, Americas Regional Construction Delivery

Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

. Lead and govern capital project execution across North America and Latin America .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $250,000 - $275,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive leadership in commercial real estate program management and capital delivery, with a strong focus on strategic governance and operational excellence across North America and Latin America. Proficient in managing multi-market regional teams and aligning capital delivery with Facilities Management and Technical Operations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

15+ Years Leadership ExperienceCapital Project ExecutionMulti-Market Team ManagementBachelor's Degree in Construction ManagementAdvanced Proficiency in e-Builder

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Hard Skills

Commercial Real Estate Program ManagementCapital DeliveryConceptual EstimatingLease Work-Letter NegotiationsTenant Improvement Allowance StructuringPre-Funding Scope FramingCapital Expenditure TrackingPortfolio Performance ReviewsRisk ManagementCash Flow Projections

Soft Skills

Strategic LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationGovernanceProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

E-BuilderProcoreAdaptiveWorkTM1Google Workspace

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPMRICSCCM

Industry Keywords

Capital Project GovernanceFacilities ManagementTechnical OperationsTax StructuresPermitting ProcessesCurrency ControlsPMO Playbook StandardsDigital Tool AdoptionConstruction DeliveryHigh-Profile Global Technology Clients

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and govern capital project execution across North America and Latin America
Provide strategic leadership and operational governance over commercial capital projects to achieve on-time, on-budget completion
Partner with client real estate leads, design managers, and workplace strategists on conceptual phases, cost estimates, feasibility analyses, and target-value design baselines
Collaborate with transaction managers on site evaluation and due diligence, landlord work-letters, tenant improvement allowances, and base-building versus tenant-work boundaries
Manage regional capital outlay forecasting and multi-year cash flow projections
Partner with finance leads to track capital expenditure against quarterly budget targets
Oversee LATAM operations in São Paulo and Mexico City, including compliance, supply-chain logistics, tax/permitting regulations, and currency controls
Align capital delivery with Facilities Management, Technical Services, and Workplace Experience teams for building handover
Serve as primary regional contact for client executive leadership
Conduct quarterly portfolio performance reviews and manage high-level risk escalations
Lead Senior Program Directors, Regional Leads, and Program Managers

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of progressive senior leadership in commercial real estate program management, capital delivery, or regional operations
Proven track record of directing multi-market regional teams (US, Canada, and LATAM) managing aggregate spend exceeding $100M+
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or a related field
Deep expertise in early-stage conceptual estimating, lease work-letter negotiations, tenant improvement allowance (TIA) structuring, and pre-funding scope framing
Demonstrated ability to align capital delivery with Facilities Management and Technical Operations
Advanced proficiency in e-Builder, Procore, AdaptiveWork, TM1, and Google Workspace
Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
Preferred: Master's degree
Preferred: PMP, MRICS, or CCM credentials
Preferred: Working knowledge of tax structures, permitting processes, and currency controls in Brazil and Mexico
Preferred: Experience implementing PMO playbook standards and digital tool adoption across international teams
Preferred: Understanding of zero-balance escrow account management and trade procurement bidding rules for packages exceeding $50k
Preferred: Prior construction delivery program experience for high-profile global technology clients

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 and comprehensive benefits package prioritizing mental, physical and emotional health