Data Center Project Lead: Fast-Track Delivery

JLL; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company matching

Medical, Dental & Vision care

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay

Job summary

JLL in the United States is seeking a Project Manager to lead fast-track data center and mission-critical projects. You will own day-to-day project execution, manage scope, schedule, budget, and coordinate with clients, vendors, and cross-functional teams to meet the highest standards of safety and quality.

Based in a multi-site environment including Phoenix, AZ, the role requires 4–6 years of PM experience in data centers or mission-critical construction, strong communication, and travel up to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (equivalent experience considered).
• 4–6 years of project management experience in data centers, industrial, mission-critical, or equivalent construction environments.
• Experience coordinating 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.
• Availability to travel up to 50% overall, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Execute project delivery activities through planning, execution, and closeout phases in accordance with approved project plans and senior PM direction to deliver scope on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with client requirements and JLL standards.
• Maintain and update project plans, schedules, budgets, and reporting under senior PM oversight to support accurate forecasting, milestone tracking, and effective project execution.
• Track and document project financials, change orders, and contract deliverables to support financial performance, contract compliance, and successful project delivery.
• Identify project risks to senior PM for mitigation strategy, development, and issue resolution to maintain project scope, schedule, and budget objectives.
• Serve as day-to-day point of contact for clients, contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders on behalf of the senior PM; maintain clear communication and alignment throughout project execution.
• Build and maintain effective client and stakeholder relationships to support collaboration, project execution, and client satisfaction.
• Facilitate project meetings, status updates, and stakeholder coordination to support timely decision-making and successful project delivery.
• Coordinate planned project and site activities with subcontractors, service providers, equipment vendors, and suppliers to support coordinated project execution.
• Collaborate with clients, engineering teams, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to support constructability reviews, technical planning, and execution readiness.
• Review field progress, contractor activities, and technical execution to support quality, compliance, project readiness, and successful project delivery.
• Coordinate resolution of technical and site-related issues impacting project execution.
• Promote and enforce site safety requirements and safe work practices throughout project.
• Support coordination of MOPs, shutdown planning, and operational risk reviews for planned facility activities.
• Ensure quality control processes, compliance requirements, and inspections are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

Data centers

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Travel flexibility

Education

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

Tools

MS Project

Scheduling tools

Financial tracking software

Job description

JLL in the United States is seeking a Project Manager to lead fast-track data center and mission-critical projects. You will own day-to-day project execution, manage scope, schedule, budget, and coordinate with clients, vendors, and cross-functional teams to meet the highest standards of safety and quality.

Based in a multi-site environment including Phoenix, AZ, the role requires 4–6 years of PM experience in data centers or mission-critical construction, strong communication, and travel up to