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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.\nOVERVIEW\nThe Program Controls Lead is a senior leadership role within the Center of Excellence (COE), responsible for integrating cost controls, estimating, scheduling, forecasting, and program-level financial visibility across the portfolio. This role leads both the Cost Controls and Scheduling functions and establishes the operational rigor, governance standards, and analytical frameworks required to support predictable program delivery and long-term capital planning alignment.\nReporting directly to the COE Lead, the Program Controls Lead drives consistency across estimating, schedule governance, forecasting, benchmarking, and portfolio analytics. The role partners closely with Project Delivery, Design Enablement, PMO, Innovation, and client stakeholders to improve program predictability, support financial stewardship objectives, and strengthen integration between cost, schedule, and capital planning activities.\nThe role operates as an enterprise enablement and governance function. It provides leadership oversight, portfolio-level visibility, and strategic controls integration while supporting early-phase planning, program forecasting, and continuous improvement initiatives.\nJob Summary/Goals\nThis role provides program-wide leadership for integrated controls functions within the COE. Key goals include:\nLead and integrate the Cost Controls and Scheduling teams under a unified program controls structure\nEstablish and enforce program-wide controls governance, estimating standards, scheduling discipline, and forecasting methodologies\nImprove cost and schedule predictability through benchmarking, analytics, and risk visibility\nSupport client financial stewardship objectives through disciplined controls processes and reporting alignment\nStrengthen integration between estimating, scheduling, constructability, and delivery planning\nSupport evolving capital planning and portfolio forecasting capabilities through program-level controls insights and analytics\nProvide leadership focus on recovery planning, forecasting accuracy, process efficiency, and continuous improvement\nPartner closely with COE functional leaders and client stakeholders to align priorities, staffing, reporting, and operational focus areas \nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nProgram Controls Leadership & GovernanceOwn program-wide controls governance frameworks across estimating, scheduling, forecasting, and reporting\nEstablish integrated controls standards, methodologies, and performance expectations across the portfolio\nEnsure alignment between cost, schedule, scope, and delivery assumptions at all major program milestones\nProvide leadership oversight for estimating rigor, schedule integrity, forecasting accuracy, and controls consistency\nServe as the senior escalation point for program controls risks, variances, recovery concerns, and confidence gaps\nDrive accountability for timely, defensible, and data-driven controls outputs\n\n Cost Controls & Estimating LeadershipLead program estimating functions across scoping, engineered drawing, and final pricing phases\nEnsure consistent application of estimating assumptions, exclusions, qualifications, and risk documentation\nOversee development and validation of scoping budgets, engineered drawing budgets, and final pricing estimates\nSupport bid review processes focused on pricing reasonableness, scope completeness, and benchmarking consistency\nLead portfolio-level benchmarking initiatives, market intelligence tracking, and pricing trend analysis\nIdentify recurring cost drivers, scope gaps, and estimating accuracy trends to improve predictability\nSupport future-state change order benchmarking and unit pricing analysis initiatives\n\nScheduling & Planning LeadershipLead program scheduling governance and standards across the portfolio\n\nEstablish consistent schedule development, milestone management, reporting, and forecasting practices\n\nEnsure alignment between schedule assumptions, procurement strategy, delivery sequencing, and cost forecasts\n\nPartner with Project Delivery and PMO teams to identify schedule risks, recovery opportunities, and resource impacts\n\nSupport integrated schedule analytics and portfolio reporting to improve program visibility and decision-making\n\nPromote proactive planning disciplines to reduce reactive execution and improve throughput capacity\n\nForecasting, Analytics & Capital Planning SupportLead portfolio-level forecasting and controls analytics efforts across cost and schedule performance\n\nDevelop standardized reporting and variance narratives for executive leadership and client stakeholders\n\nMaintain program-level controls dashboards, assumption logs, and risk registers\n\nSupport long-range planning efforts through integrated controls insights and trend analysis\n\nContribute controls expertise to evolving capital planning and financial stewardship initiatives\n\nProvide early warning indicators and scenario analysis to support strategic decision-making and recovery planning\n\nTeam Leadership & DevelopmentLead, mentor, and develop the Cost Controls and Scheduling teams\n\nEstablish performance expectations, workload prioritization, and quality standards across both functions\n\nCreate development pathways and succession planning for controls team members\n\nPromote collaboration between Estimators, Schedulers, Design, PMO, Delivery teams\n\nEnsure staffing models and resource allocation align with program priorities and workload demands\n\nProcess Improvement & InnovationLead controls process improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, consistency, and scalability\n\nSupport implementation of program controls innovation initiatives, analytics tools, and reporting enhancements\n\nIdentify opportunities to improve integration between systems, reporting structures, and benchmarking data\n\nPartner with leadership to evaluate future-state controls capabilities, automation opportunities, and operational improvements\n\nSupport innovation initiatives tied to estimating processes, scheduling methodologies, and portfolio analytics\n\nCross-Pillar COE IntegrationPartner closely with Project Delivery, PMO, Design Enablement, and Innovation teams\n\nAlign controls processes with constructability, delivery strategy, and program execution priorities\n\nSupport enterprise reporting alignment and operational governance across the COE\nServe as a strategic partner to the COE Lead on controls operations, staffing strategy, and program performance\n\nExperience\nBachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Finance, Business, or related field\n10+ years of experience in construction cost controls, estimating, scheduling, or program controls leadership\nDemonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary controls or program management teams\nStrong understanding of integrated cost and schedule controls methodologies\nExperience supporting portfolio-scale or prototype-driven programs preferred\nExperience with capital planning, forecasting, or enterprise program controls environments preferred\nKnowledge Skills and Abilities\nDeep expertise in construction estimating, scheduling, forecasting, and program controls governance\nStrong leadership and organizational management capabilities \nAbility to integrate cost, schedule, and operational data into executive-level insights and decision support \nStrong analytical rigor and financial acumen· \nAbility to influence strategic decisions through credible, data-driven recommendations \nStrong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills with both client and executive leadership teams \nWorking knowledge of architectural and engineering drawings \nProficiency with estimating and scheduling tools such as CostX, RSMeans, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, and PlanSwift\nAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, reporting tools, and data analytics platforms\nBeneficial Skills\nExperience operating within a Center of Excellence or enterprise program controls environment\nExperience leading integrated cost and schedule controls functions\nFamiliarity with portfolio benchmarking, capital forecasting, and financial stewardship initiatives\nFamiliarity with JLL PDS governance frameworks and controls standards\nExperience supporting innovation, industrialized construction, or operational transformation initiatives\nExposure to multi-site retail, restaurant, or prototype rollout programs preferred\nThis position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.\nExpected compensation for this position:\n150,000.00 - 190,000.00 USD per year\nFinal compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.\nLocation:\nRemote -Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX, Houston, TX, Miami, FL, New York, NY, Philadelphia, PAIf this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!\n Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:\nJLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits include:\n401(k) plan with matching company contributions\nComprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care\nPaid parental leave at 100% of salary \nPaid Time Off and Company Holidays\nEarly access to earned wages through Daily Pay\nAt JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.\nJLL Privacy Notice\nJones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.\nFor more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement.\nFor additional details please see our career site pages for each country.\nFor candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here.\nJones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process - including the online application and/or overall selection process - you may email us at . This email is only to request an accommodation. 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