Director, Technical Construction

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.    What this job involves The Director of Technical Infrastructure & Heavy Engineering Delivery serves as the primary Bay Area point of contact for all complex, high-density technical construction and heavy infrastructure projects for a leading global technology enterprise. Operating as a key technical authority within the Regional Program Management leadership structure, this executive leads a team of technical Program Directors, Associate Program Directors, and Cost Analysts. This leader drives critical infrastructure delivery—including data centers, central utility plants, and high-performance R&D facilities—while managing early-stage technical due diligence, pre-construction cost/schedule modeling, commissioning governance, and cross-functional integration with the client's engineering, R&D, and facilities management teams. Your day-to-day tasks will include: Direct end-to-end engineering and construction for high-density, mission-critical technical capital projects, including central utility plant overhauls, redundant power/HVAC systems, and liquid cooling loops. Serve as the executive technical authority and primary regional liaison for all non-standard, engineering-heavy capital projects, collaborating directly with client R&D and real estate executives. Direct rigorous pre-acquisition and pre-lease technical due diligence site evaluations, analyzing utility power capacities, structural load-bearing limits, and life-safety compliance. Partner with client stakeholders during concept framing to establish early-stage cost baselines, long-lead procurement schedules, and supply chain risk assessments. Enforce strict Level 1 through Level 5 commissioning protocols, integrated systems testing (IST), and environmental health and safety (EHS) gateway sign-offs prior to energization and occupancy. Partner directly with Facilities Management, Critical Engineering, and Technical Services teams early in pre-construction to ensure seamless operational handovers and zero downtime. Manage multi-year technical capital forecasts, prefunding drawdowns, monthly Value of Work Done (VOWD) audits, and contractor contingency usage.

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering, Building Services, or a related technical field. 15+ years of progressive leadership driving complex commercial construction, data centers, central utility plants, semiconductor labs, or heavy industrial infrastructure. Proven track record managing individual and aggregate project values ranging from $10M to $50M+. Deep expertise conducting technical due diligence for high-density power (10MW+ loads), chilled water/HVAC central plants, and backup systems. Expert-level understanding of commissioning phases (Level 1–5 IST), testing and balancing (TAB) standards, and maintenance accessibility. Demonstrated mastery of Cost-Plus, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), and Lump-Sum contracts, trade bid-leveling, and contingency governance. Advanced proficiency in enterprise platforms, including e-Builder, Oracle Primavera P6, AdaptiveWork, Revit/BIM 360, AutoDesk Navisworks, or TM1.

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) credential. Project Management Professional (PMP) or Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) certification. Direct experience managing turnkey design-build