Senior Project Manager- Critical Environments

• →Lead critical environment and data center projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring successful delivery against scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
• →Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk management strategies.
• →Identify, evaluate, and proactively mitigate project risks, issues, and obstacles.
• →Manage project financial performance, including forecasting, change management, budget controls, and reporting.
• →Ensure project documentation, governance requirements, and reporting standards are consistently maintained.

• Serve as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for clients and key stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, vendors, and internal partners.
• Provide clear and concise project communications, executive updates, and decision support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitate meetings, presentations, and stakeholder engagement activities to drive alignment and project success.

• Provide technical leadership for critical infrastructure projects involving:
  • Electrical systems, including switchgear, generators, UPS systems, and power distribution
  • Mechanical and cooling systems, including HVAC and mission-critical cooling infrastructure
  • Fire and life safety systems
  • Building management and monitoring systems
• Review engineering designs, technical specifications, and construction documents to ensure compliance with project objectives and industry standards.
• Oversee installation quality, commissioning activities, integrated systems testing, and operational readiness.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of complex technical issues throughout project execution.

• Provide oversight and coach assigned variable project managers supporting critical environment projects on the account.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional development.
• Conduct regular coaching and development discussions focused on project management best practices and technical proficiency.
• Share lessons learned and promote the adoption of standardized processes, tools, and methodologies.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of project management experience supporting critical environments, mission-critical facilities, or data center infrastructure projects.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience leading, supervising, or mentoring project teams.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems and mission-critical facility infrastructure.
• Demonstrated expertise in engineering design reviews, construction management, commissioning, and project controls.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with project management software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in fast-paced, client-focused environments.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license, Data Center Energy Practitioner (DCEP), Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP), or similar industry certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Lean Six Sigma, LEED Accreditation, or equivalent professional certification.
• Experience with JLL project delivery platforms, including AdaptiveWork, Ingenious, and E1/Spend.
• Advanced proficiency with Smartsheet, including dashboard development, reporting automation, and resource planning.
• Experience working within large corporate, matrixed, or global organizations.
• Knowledge of local building codes, permitting processes, and regulatory requirements affecting mission-critical facilities.
• Understanding of security, operational resiliency, and business continuity requirements in critical environments.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and decision-making capabilities.

Downtown Chicago or Naperville (regular on-site presence required with client and contractor interaction at critical facility locations)

If 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!

Regular business hours with availability for critical operations and after-hours support for mission-critical facilities

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.