Senior Project Manager, Data Centers

Leading the successful delivery of fast-track data center and mission-critical projects. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for project execution, scope, schedule, budget, technical coordination, and stakeholder management across assigned projects. This role works independently with clients, vendors, and cross-functional teams to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Project Delivery & Controls

• →Lead projects through planning, execution, and closeout to deliver approved scope on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with client requirements and JLL standards.
• →Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, forecasts, and reporting to support effective project execution.
• →Manage project financials, change orders, procurement, and contract deliverables throughout project execution.
• →Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and engage senior leadership as needed to resolve issues impacting scope, schedule, budget, or client objectives.
• →Support and guide less experienced project staff across assigned projects to maintain delivery consistency and project controls.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• →Act as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders throughout project execution.
• →Build and maintain effective working relationships with clients, vendors, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• →Lead project meetings, stakeholder coordination, and project communications to support project delivery.

Technical Coordination & Project Execution

• →Coordinate project and site activities with subcontractors, service providers, equipment vendors, and suppliers.
• →Collaborate with clients, engineering teams, contractors, and suppliers on constructability reviews, technical planning, shutdown coordination, and execution readiness. Align project execution with design requirements, operational constraints, shutdown requirements, and applicable client and industry standards.
• →Oversee field progress, contractor activities, and technical execution to support quality, compliance, and project readiness.
• →Drive resolution of technical and site-related issues impacting project execution.

Safety & Compliance

• →Promote and reinforce site safety requirements and safe work practices throughout the project.
• →Lead MOP coordination, shutdown planning, and operational risk reviews for planned facility activities.
• →Ensure quality control processes, compliance requirements, and inspections are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 7+ years of project management experience in data center, industrial, mission-critical, or equivalent construction environments.
• Experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, contractors, and stakeholder communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Working knowledge of mission-critical building systems including electrical, mechanical, cooling, and critical power infrastructure.
• Experience supporting construction, commissioning, testing, turnover, or related project activities within active operational environments.
• Proficiency with project management, scheduling, and financial tracking tools.
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively across clients, contractors, vendors, and technical teams.
• Willingness to work extensively in active construction site environments (up to 80% onsite as required) and travel for projects outside the local region (up to 50% as needed).

• Data center specific experience in construction and/or infrastructure projects, including familiarity with critical power, cooling systems, commissioning, and operational constraints within live environments.
• Experience with design-build, EPC, phased, or fast-track project delivery models where aggressive timelines are a core project requirement.
• Familiarity with mission-critical infrastructure systems including UPS, generators, switchgear, chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, and building management systems.
• Experience supporting commissioning activities, shutdown planning, and MOP development for mission-critical operations.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, CCM, PE, EIT, or other relevant industry credentials.
• Experience leading speed-to-market delivery for colocation operators or hyperscale clients where aggressive timelines are a core business requirement.

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

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!

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