Principal Project Director

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Visakhapatnam; On-site; INR 6,500,000 - 10,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in Visakhapatnam is seeking a Principal Project Director for a data center program, leading delivery of large-scale hyperscale facilities, coordinating design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.

The role requires 15–20 years of experience in project delivery, with 3–5 years in data centers, strong leadership, risk management, and finance oversight; corporate culture emphasizes safety, quality, and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of experience in project leadership roles.
• BE/ BTech qualification required.
• 3–5 years of data center experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of large-scale hyperscale Data Centre projects from design to commissioning.
• Provide executive oversight of mission-critical MEP infrastructure (power, cooling, security, fire protection).
• Develop and manage integrated master schedule; align end-user and client targets with contractors and vendors.
• Coordinate commissioning lifecycle; validate systems meet client and end-user requirements.
• Manage interface risks across contractors and suppliers; ensure on-time procurement of long-lead equipment.
• Monitor budgets and commercial risks; manage variations and claims with client.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project delivery

MEP systems

Education

BE/ BTech

Job description

Job Description

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.

Role: Principal Project Director – Data center

Business Unit: Project and Development Services

Education: BE/ B Tech

Experience: 15-20 years

Minimum 3-5 years data center experience

Location: Vishakapatnam

Key Responsibilities

1. 1. Project Delivery & Execution Lead delivery of a large-scale hyperscale Data Centre Drive and deliver fast-track execution, including managing design, procurement, and construction phases Develop and manage an integrated master schedule, ensuring alignment between end user, and client targets, as well as base build civil contractors, mechanical, electrical high and low tension systems, extra low voltage, security and commissioning milestones. Identify and implement risk mitigation and recovery strategies to ensure the data center is delivered as per agreed timelines. Manage stakeholders and team a members act as the point of contact for project progress
2. 2. Technical & MEP Systems Leadership Provide executive oversight and guidance of mission-critical MEP infrastructure, including: HV/MV/LV power distribution Power redundancy systems such as Diesel generators, UPS systems Extra low voltage systems such as security and fire protections systems, PA, BMS Cooling systems for the data hall as well as direct to chip and/or immersion cooling systems Compliance client-specific uptime requirements and specifications
3. 4. Commissioning & Operational Readiness Lead full commissioning lifecycle including the development and validation of scripts Ensure systems are validated to meet client and enduser requirements Coordinate closely with client operations and IT teams
4. 5. Contractor, Vendor & Supply Chain Management Manage interface risks across multiple contractors and specialist vendors Guide procurement and delivery particularly of long-lead MEP equipment to ensure timelines are met Manage OEMs and ensure compliance with technical specifications and delivery timelines
5. 6. Commercial & Financial Management Identify and develop potential mitigation strategies for budgets Monitor commercial risks Work with client to manage Lead variation management, claims, and contract administration Where suitable guide value engineering initiatives
6. 7. Client & Stakeholder Management Act as the primary interface for end user, client, JLL team, vendors, contractors and suppliers at project level Ensure alignment on delivery milestones, phasing strategy, and commissioning readiness Coordinate with: Design consultants Contractors and vendors Provide clear, structured reporting on progress, risks, and mitigation plans Ensure all project plans are up-to-date and reflect the project progress
7. 8. Team Leadership Lead a multi-disciplinary project team including construction, MEP, commercial, and commissioning leads Mentor and development team members as well as client team members
8. 9. Safety, Quality & Compliance Nil Loss Time Incidents Ensure all activities design, delivery, installation and commissioning is safe and focused to identifying and mitigating safety risk Ensure the HSSE plan is update and compliant with enduser, client, and JLL standards. Ensure compliance with local regulatory and statutory approvals Ensure the QA/QC Plan is update and complies with local, JLL, client and enduser standards Maintain comprehensive documentation and lessons learned

Location: –Vizag, AP

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 48

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