Data Center Construction Project Lead

JLL; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, Dental & Vision

Parental leave

Paid time off

Daily Pay

Job summary

JLL is seeking a Senior Project Manager for rapid data center construction projects in the United States. You will oversee scope, schedules, budgets, and client satisfaction while guiding PM teams and coordinating with contractors and vendors.

The role requires 7+ years in data center PM, leadership of large-scale ($50M+) projects, and deep MEP knowledge. Travel up to 50% is possible; visa sponsorship is not provided. On-site in San Jose/Sunnyvale, CA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 7+ years of project management experience in data center construction environments.
• Proven experience leading large-scale ($50M+), technically complex projects with demanding schedules and mission critical MEP infrastructure.
• Experience coordinating contractors, vendors, and technical stakeholders within active operational environments.
• Experience managing project financials, procurement activities, and contract execution across complex project delivery models.
• Strong working knowledge of mission-critical MEP systems, critical power/cooling infrastructure, and commissioning practices.
• Strong communication, coordination, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects within fast-track, high-pressure, or ambiguous delivery environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and successful execution across assigned projects, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Generate solutions for project risks, escalations, and execution challenges through effective coordination and engagement of the appropriate support resources.
• Manage project planning, procurement, financials, and contract execution across fast-track or phased delivery models.
• Maintain exemplary performance across all Project Manager responsibilities.
• Contribute to department growth through mentorship, technical leadership, process improvement, and knowledge sharing.
• Coordinate and support the work of PMs, APMs, and Project Coordinators across assigned engagements to maintain delivery consistency, project controls, and execution standards.
• May provide people management, including coaching, performance management, workload coordination, and professional development.
• Build and cultivate effective working relationships with clients, contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders that span multiple project engagements.
• Drive stakeholder alignment and resolution of complex project coordination, communication, escalation, and execution challenges.
• Promote and enforce site safety requirements and safe work practices across assigned projects and teams.
• Ensure quality, compliance, and execution standards are consistently maintained across assigned projects and staff.
• Lead coordination of complex technical execution and operational planning activities, including commissioning, shutdown planning, MOP development, and energized work coordination.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Planning & scheduling

Risk management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

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

Job description

JLL is seeking a Senior Project Manager for rapid data center construction projects in the United States. You will oversee scope, schedules, budgets, and client satisfaction while guiding PM teams and coordinating with contractors and vendors.

The role requires 7+ years in data center PM, leadership of large-scale ($50M+) projects, and deep MEP knowledge. Travel up to 50% is possible; visa sponsorship is not provided. On-site in San Jose/Sunnyvale, CA.