This senior project management role involves leading the end-to-end delivery of complex, high-value, and high-profile mission-critical and data-center infrastructure projects. It is suited for a candidate with deep experience and commercial command in technically demanding engagements, where the technical scope, financial exposure, schedule risk, and client profile require a high level of expertise. The Senior Project Manager is accountable for performance across cost, schedule, scope, procurement, and client outcomes, and directs supporting project management staff.
Responsibilities
Lead full project delivery on complex and high-value engagements, owning all performance outcomes across cost, schedule, scope, weekly OAC meetings, quality, and client satisfaction
Provide guidance and direction to Project Managers (PMs), Assistant Project Managers (APMs), and Project Coordinators assigned to support projects, maintaining delivery standards, documentation integrity, and workstream alignment
Lead pre-design and feasibility efforts alongside engineering, including due diligence, constructability review, capacity validation, and value engineering, to establish viable design paths and ROM estimates
Drive compressed, parallelized delivery methodology required for speed-to-market commitments, adapting conventional pre-planning sequencing and contractor coordination norms for large-scale and technically complex projects
Develop and review Method of Procedures (MOPs) for critical infrastructure, providing detailed status reports and maintaining comprehensive project documentation
Execute procurement and commercial execution, including RFP development, vendor qualification, negotiation, and direct contracting of vendors and suppliers under NTE/GMP arrangements
Coordinate prime and trade contracts (electrical, mechanical, controls, fire protection, structural, and general trades) through complex, phased, and overlapping delivery
Manage project-level performance, including GMP/NTE budgets, ROM development, change orders, forecasts, pay applications, and variance analysis, exercising commercial discipline on projects where cost risk is highest
Serve as the primary day-to-day client interface on assigned projects, translating technical requirements into actionable plans and delivering rigorous, data-driven reporting
Identify, document, and escalate risk on projects with notable technical, schedule, and commercial exposure, exercising sound judgment on decisions within established guidelines and escalating high-stakes issues appropriately
Ensure quality assurance and commissioning of critical power, cooling, life-safety, and control systems within active, energized environments
Perform comprehensive field assessments including onsite electrical equipment evaluations, operational testing, and commissioning activities
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Conduct regular inspections of buildings and equipment to identify maintenance and repair needs, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices
Supervise electrical equipment maintenance, testing activities, and contractor work to ensure quality standards are met
Collaborate on designing project plans, specifications, and engineering drawings using CAD software
Ensure all designs comply with applicable codes, regulations, and industry standards
Provide technical expertise in building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire safety systems, and reliable power systems (UPS, batteries, emergency generators, transfer switches, switchgear, and distributed generation)
Enforce site safety protocols, including lockout-tagout (LOTO) and safe work practices; lead safety stand-downs and corrective actions when incidents occur on assigned projects
Support contract administration, compliance, insurance documentation, and governance on all assigned engagements
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or a related technical field
8+ years of construction project management experience in data center, industrial, or other mission-critical environments, with demonstrated ownership of full project delivery on large, complex, high-value projects
Proven track record delivering projects at scale: $50M+ total project cost, high schedule intensity, and technically complex MEP scopes
Direct oversight of trade contractors (electrical, mechanical, generator, controls, structural) in active, energized construction settings
Proven commercial and contract leadership, including RFP development, negotiation, and administration of GMP, NTE, or similar contract structures on large, consequential project scopes
Advanced proficiency with project management, scheduling, and financial management software
Deep working knowledge of MEP systems, critical power/cooling infrastructure, and commissioning standards (NFPA, ASHRAE) across the full range of data center system types
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and executive-level presentation and reporting skills; comfortable as the primary face of the project to demanding clients
Demonstrated ability to operate with high autonomy and decisive judgment in ambiguous, high-pressure, fast-track environments where conventional sequencing does not apply
Availability to travel up to 100% for specific projects as needed
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
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
Important Details
Work location: On-site
About the Company
Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, offering a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical, and emotional health. JLL harnesses the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities.
