Capital Planning Sr Project Manager

About the Role

JLL is seeking an experienced Capital Planning Senior Manager to join the Amgen account team within JLL's Project & Development Services (PDS) organization. This strategic, client-facing role supports the Project Management team responsible for capital planning and execution of small capital projects, operating at the intersection of life sciences facilities engineering, capital planning, and relationship management in a highly regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• ESRs & Business Cases: Lead Engineering Service Requests (ESRs) from concept through client-approved budget and schedule. Define scope, estimate budgets, develop schedules, and perform risk analysis. Build Business Case Reports with ROI analysis, present to client stakeholders, and drive approval and funding. Manage handoff of approved ESRs to the execution team through project initiation, ensuring clear documentation and expectations.
• Capital Planning & Financials: Support annual, 12-month, and 3-5-year rolling capital plans. Prioritize the ESR database using risk and business-driver data. Run ROI analysis, cash flow modeling, and feasibility studies. Support budgets and manage multiple vendors.
• Technical Scoping: Develop scope-of-work and budgets for infrastructure and lifecycle projects, including electrical (UPS, generators, switchgear), mechanical (air handlers, boilers, chillers), lab equipment, fire/life safety, and building envelope.
• Client Relationships: Act as the client's trusted strategic advisor. Build relationships across all levels, resolve conflicts proactively, and identify additional project opportunities to grow JLL's footprint.
• Reporting & Compliance: Deliver executive reporting and dashboards (Power BI, PowerPoint, Azara) on asset performance and capital investment needs. Ensure all activities meet GMP/FDA regulatory requirements and audit-readiness standards. Support the GLAM Program as needed.
• Manage a small team including a Capital Planning Manager, Estimator, and Reliability Engineer.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of project and facility experience in large engineering/architectural organizations.
• 5+ years in capital planning, lifecycle asset management, or a similar role.
• Experience with multi-site, multi-building campuses and complex building systems.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical distribution, compressed air/central plant, and lab/manufacturing equipment.
• Proficiency with Excel, Smartsheets, Maximo, VFA, Power BI, eBuilder, Adaptive Work, Ingenious Build, E1, and MS Office/Project.
• Strong financial analysis skills.
• People management experience, with the ability to lead and develop a small technical team.
• Strategic thinking and analytical rigor in translating technical detail into business recommendations.
• Client focus, with the ability to anticipate needs and manage expectations proactively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication across technical and executive audiences.
• Strong organizational skills for managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative approach across JLL and client teams, functions, and leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pharmaceutical/life sciences experience is strongly preferred, with knowledge of GMP and validation requirements.

Location

Thousand Oaks, CA (Hybrid)