Associate Project Manager - Data Centers

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching company

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave at 100% of salary

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Daily Pay on earnings

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in New York is seeking an Associate Project Manager for data centers to support the delivery of fast-track, mission-critical projects. You'll help with coordination, documentation, scheduling, cost tracking, procurement, and stakeholder communication across up to three concurrent projects.

You will develop charters, schedules, and progress reports; attend meetings, capture minutes, and prepare briefs under PM direction, with occasional site work up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 2–4 years of experience in construction, facilities, or project management; mission-critical or data center environment exposure preferred.
• Understanding of mechanical, electrical, and building systems fundamentals.
• Experience coordinating with contractors, vendors, and supporting procurement or RFP processes.
• Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, Procore, and similar project management and document-control tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain complete project documentation and records across all assigned projects; ensure version control and team-wide accessibility.
• Track budgets, process invoices and change orders, and assist with financial forecasting, cost-variance reporting, and preparation of pay application backup.
• Coordinate vendor awards, purchase order execution, and contract records; track vendor insurance certificates and compliance documentation on behalf of the PM.
• Support RFP processes by coordinating bid packages, organizing bid-leveling data, and preparing recommendation summaries for PM review.
• Develop and update project charters, logistics plans, and integrated schedules; monitor milestones and flag critical-path or budget impacts to the PM early.
• Attend key project meetings, milestone events, and site visits as directed; prepare agendas, capture minutes, and distribute and follow up on action items across internal teams, vendors, and the client.
• Support client communications and prepare progress reports, presentations, and briefing materials under PM direction.
• Assist with field QA/QC documentation, commissioning tracking, and contractor coordination for key project milestones.
• Compile and coordinate delivery of closeout materials, including as-builts, O&M manuals, and warranties, in coordination with the project coordinator.
• Actively participate in site safety protocols and LOTO awareness during site visits; uphold safety, quality, and compliance standards across all project phases.

Skills

MS Office

MS Project

Procore

Communication

Multi-project coordination

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Procore

Job description

Associate Project Manager - Data Centers

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.

What this job involves

Support the successful delivery of complex, fast-track data-center and mission-critical projects by providing essential project management assistance across coordination, documentation, scheduling, cost tracking, procurement administration, and stakeholder communication. Working closely with project managers on up to three concurrent projects, this high-growth role contributes to the precise, compressed execution that defines our speed-to-market advantage — attending key site milestones as needed while managing the administrative and reporting infrastructure that keeps each project on track.

Your day-to-day tasks will include

• Manage and maintain complete project documentation and records across all assigned projects; ensure version control and team-wide accessibility.
• Track budgets, process invoices and change orders, and assist with financial forecasting, cost-variance reporting, and preparation of pay application backup.
• Coordinate vendor awards, purchase order execution, and contract records; track vendor insurance certificates and compliance documentation on behalf of the PM.
• Support RFP processes by coordinating bid packages, organizing bid-leveling data, and preparing recommendation summaries for PM review.
• Develop and update project charters, logistics plans, and integrated schedules; monitor milestones and flag critical-path or budget impacts to the PM early.
• Attend key project meetings, milestone events, and site visits as directed; prepare agendas, capture minutes, and distribute and follow up on action items across internal teams, vendors, and the client.
• Support client communications and prepare progress reports, presentations, and briefing materials under PM direction.
• Assist with field QA/QC documentation, commissioning tracking, and contractor coordination for key project milestones.
• Compile and coordinate delivery of closeout materials, including as-builts, O&M manuals, and warranties, in coordination with the project coordinator.
• Actively participate in site safety protocols and LOTO awareness during site visits; uphold safety, quality, and compliance standards across all project phases.

Desired experience and technical skills

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 2–4 years of experience in construction, facilities, or project management; mission-critical or data center environment exposure preferred.
• Understanding of mechanical, electrical, and building systems fundamentals.
• Experience coordinating with contractors, vendors, and supporting procurement or RFP processes.
• Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, Procore, and similar project management and document-control tools.
• Familiarity with construction documentation, scheduling, budgeting, and cost tracking.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities across multiple concurrent projects in fast-paced settings.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including reporting and meeting documentation.
• Willingness to travel occasionally and engage directly in active construction site environments for key milestones (up to 25% onsite as needed).

Preferred

• Experience with projects involving significant mechanical/electrical or critical systems scopes.
• Exposure to data centers, hospitals, or other 24/7 operational environments with fast-track project delivery.
• Working knowledge of commissioning, testing, and quality control procedures.
• Experience supporting vendor selection, RFP/RFQ processes, and purchase order or contract administration.
• Interest in developing specialized expertise in mission-critical facility management.
• Pursuing or intending to pursue CAPM, PMP, or equivalent project management certification.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and ability to collaborate across diverse, geographically distributed project teams.

Eligibility and Sponsorship

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

Compensation

Estimated compensation for this position: 75,000.00 – 96,900.00 USD per year. This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location

On-site – New York, NY, Washington, DC

Benefits

JLL recognises the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritises mental, physical and emotional health.

• 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

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at [e-mail]. This email is only to request an accommodation.

Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL.

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Pursuant to the Arizona Civil Rights Act, criminal convictions are not an absolute bar to employment.

Pursuant to Illinois Law, applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records.

Pursuant to Columbia, SC ordinance, this position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

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Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, JLL will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Corporate Information

For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500® company with operations in over 80 countries around the world, our employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM.

Brand & Trademark

JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated.

For further information, visit jll.com.