Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.

Target Resume Now

Tailor your resume to this Americas Technical Services Project Management Director role.

Rezi rewrites your resume against JLL's job description. Free.

Resume score gauge reading 58 out of 100

Don't guess if your resume is good enough.

See how it scores against the Americas Technical Services Project Management Director posting at JLL — free, in seconds.

About the Role

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 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. Join JLL as our Americas Technical Services Project Management Director and drive excellence in Technical Services and Strategic Initiatives development and delivery across our premier tech client portfolio. Supporting all Americas - AMER, CAN, and LATAM. This strategic leadership role is perfect for an engineering, project management, and facilities operations professional who excels at providing executive project management leadership, managing multiple concurrent high-profile strategic programs, deep diving into technical issues, building seamless client partnerships, and leading high-performing teams across multiple countries and cultures. You'll be the technical and project management authority ensuring world-class delivery in mechanical, electrical, IoT, critical environments, fire life safety, and asset lifecycle management while championing project management excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives that set new industry standards.

Responsibilities

Serve as senior technical and project management advisor to client leadership, directing high-profile strategic initiatives, capital delivery frameworks, and account plan initiatives aligned with business objectives, while anticipating needs and responding to client issues in an expedient and professional manner.
Develop and execute comprehensive technical services and project management strategies across all regional sub-accounts, ensuring consistent service delivery, governance, and operational standards.
Partner with regional account teams to identify growth opportunities and expand service offerings within existing portfolio.
Lead periodic business reviews and technical performance assessments with client stakeholders.
Oversee AMER BCP and HSSE programs, including MOP, Work Approval, and Incident Response (AAR/RCCA) frameworks, ensuring JLL Client Assurance Program and regulatory compliance to maintain a zero-harm workplace.
Drive continuous improvement through innovation, JLL technologies, vendor consolidation, process standardization, and expanded service scope.
Optimize asset management via CMMS implementation, predictive maintenance, and lifecycle planning.
Ensure technical and strategic delivery compliance with KPIs, milestones, performance metrics, and client SLAs.
Oversee Technical Services support for client Building Operating System (BOS) programs, including network security remediation, operational compliance, device connectivity, BMS remote monitoring, and Fault Detection and Diagnostics (FDD).
Direct technical support for establishing laboratory environments, including intake processes, asset infrastructure databases, and tiered operational support models.
Lead technical evaluations and reviews (Project Briefs, Designs, Commissioning Plans, and Handoffs) for facility builds, upgrades, system integrations, and compliance initiatives.
Foster an inclusive, highly collaborative culture centered on innovation, operational excellence, best-practice sharing, and continuous professional growth across all regional teams.
Establish clear KPI benchmarks, transparent governance, and robust accountability frameworks across all technical service functions.
Attract, hire, and retain top-tier technical and project management talent; drive team performance through continuous coaching, structured feedback, and active recognition.
Build, mentor, and empower resilient, high-performing cross-functional teams that remain engaged and motivated in mission-critical environments.
Align team goals directly with client business drivers to ensure execution consistently targets top-priority strategic objectives.
Embody JLL’s core values of integrity, collaboration, and excellence in all leadership interactions and operational decisions.
Champion firm culture and employee engagement by prioritizing talent mobility, career progression, and succession planning.
Identify and nurture high-potential leaders to maintain robust talent pipelines for key strategic and operational roles.

Requirements

Minimum 15 years progressive experience in facilities management and technical services, including 7+ years in senior leadership roles managing complex multi-regional accounts and directing strategic initiatives.
Proven track record in global account management with P&L responsibility.
Experience with enterprise-level CMMS platforms and asset management strategies.
Background in regulated environments (laboratories, healthcare, manufacturing, or data centers).
Large-Scale Project & Program Management: Proven leadership in directing complex, multi-million-dollar capital delivery frameworks and large-scale technical projects across international accounts.
MEP Design Review & Engineering Oversight: Deep technical expertise in evaluating MEP designs, commissioning plans, Project Briefs, and infrastructure handoffs for facility builds and upgrades.
Integrated Facilities Management (IFM): Extensive background in IFM delivery, service standardization, KPI/SLA achievement, and vendor performance optimization.
Network & Building Controls Systems: Advanced knowledge of Building Operating Systems (BOS), BMS remote monitoring, Building Automation/IoT, network security remediation, and Fault Detection and Diagnostics (FDD).
Lab & Critical Environment Operations: Specialized operational command of mission-critical facilities, technical laboratory environments, intake processes, and asset database development.
Business Continuity Planning (BCP): Comprehensive capability in developing, testing, and maintaining BCP and disaster recovery programs to ensure operational resilience.
Risk, Compliance & HSSE Management: Strong expertise in risk management frameworks, HSSE regulations across multiple jurisdictions, quality management (ISO 9001/Six Sigma), and client assurance compliance.
Data Analytics & Asset Optimization: Proficiency in data analytics, CMMS platforms, predictive maintenance, and performance measurement tools to drive asset lifecycle management.
Exceptional client relationship management and executive presence.
Strong financial acumen with experience managing multi-million dollar budgets.
Proven ability to influence and drive change across complex organizational structures.
Excellence in cross-cultural communication and global team leadership.
Ability to oversee multiple high-level projects and programs, see the big picture, provide effective summaries, and deep dive into technical issues as needed.
Client satisfaction scores and retention rates.
Safety performance indicators (incident rates, compliance scores).
Asset performance optimization and cost management.
Service delivery quality and SLA achievement.
Team engagement and development metrics.
Revenue growth and margin improvement within account portfolio.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Pursuant to the Arizona Civil Rights Act, criminal convictions are not an absolute bar to employment.
Pursuant to Illinois Law, applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest.
Pursuant to Columbia, SC ordinance, this position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, JLL will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Skills

Engineering
Project Management
Facilities Operations
Technical Services
Strategic Initiatives
Mechanical
Electrical
IoT
Critical Environments
Fire Life Safety
Asset Lifecycle Management
MEP
FLS
Building Automation
HSSE
Quality Management
Sustainability
Business Continuity Planning
CMMS
Predictive Maintenance
Building Operating System (BOS)
Network Security Remediation
BMS Remote Monitoring
Fault Detection and Diagnostics (FDD)
Data Analytics

Location

On-site – Chicago, IL
On-site – New York, NY

Work Type

On-site
Full-time

Experience Level

Senior leadership
Director

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related technical field
Master's degree preferred
Professional certifications such as FMP, CFM, CPE, OSHA, environmental, or safety management certifications strongly preferred

Salary/Compensations

240,375.00 – 318,750.00 USD per year

Benefits

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

About the Company

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 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.
Jones 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.
For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement.
For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.

Equal Opportunity

For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here.
Jones 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 HRSCLeaves@jll.com.
This email is only to request an accommodation.
Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL.
California Residents only If you are a California resident as defined in the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) please view our Supplemental Privacy Statement which describes your rights and disclosures about your personal information.
If you are viewing this on a mobile device you may want to view the CCPA version on a larger device.