Program Manager

Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

. Serve as the dedicated regional program delivery lead governing capital investments across the Chicago campus, regional offices, and surrounding Midwest portfolio .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $115,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in capital project management, financial controls, and risk mitigation within commercial real estate. Proficient in coordinating multi-project portfolios and ensuring compliance with construction milestones and vendor closeout processes.

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Project ManagementFinancial Cost ModelingChange Order ManagementConstruction DeliveryVendor Compliance

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Hard Skills

Construction ManagementCivil EngineeringArchitectureProject Management ToolsMS ProjectPrimavera P6Budget Variance AnalysisValue of Work Done TrackingContingency Review ProcessesFinancial Reconciliation

Soft Skills

Stakeholder AlignmentTeam LeadershipCommunication

Industry Keywords

Commercial Real EstateCorporate InteriorsCapital InvestmentsMulti-Project PortfoliosTenant Improvement Allowance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the dedicated regional program delivery lead governing capital investments across the Chicago campus, regional offices, and surrounding Midwest portfolio
Drive high-quality construction delivery, financial controls, risk mitigation, and client stakeholder alignment
Direct site-based project management support teams, general contractors, A&E design consultants, and trade partners
Direct day-to-day capital project delivery across Chicago and Midwest locations
Maintain Monthly Cost Reports, Value of Work Done tracking, depreciation bucket management, and baseline budget variance analysis
Evaluate Potential Change Orders and contingency drawdowns and submit recommendations to Project Executives
Coordinate AV/IT installation, commissioning, and operational readiness between Contractor Handover and First Day of Business
Maintain Universal Risk Registers and CRAID logs
Align capital construction milestones with lease obligations, Landlord consent conditions, and Tenant Improvement Allowance drawdowns
Enforce vendor closeout compliance, financial reconciliation, O&M manual uploads, and punch-list resolution within 90 calendar days of project completion
Report directly to the Americas Regional Lead

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Business Administration
7 to 10+ years of progressive commercial real estate, corporate interiors, and construction project management experience
Advanced proficiency in project management tools, MS Project or Primavera P6, financial cost modeling, and contract management
Proven track record managing sub-consultants, general contractors, A&E design teams, and trade partners
Demonstrated experience governing multi-project capital portfolios with individual project spend ranging from $1M to $20M
Strong understanding of change order and contingency review processes, including commercial evaluation and client sign-off workflows
Experience enforcing financial closeout discipline, including reconciliation, documentation, and punch-list resolution within defined timelines
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 and comprehensive benefits package prioritizing mental, physical and emotional health