Data Center Project Lead (Mission-Critical)

RiseMe; Palisades (NY); On-site; USD 103,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave at 100%

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Daily Pay

Job summary

JLL is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex, fast-track data center projects on-site across multiple U.S. locations. You will coordinate plans, schedules, budgets, safety, and communications with clients, vendors, and internal teams to ensure successful delivery.

The role requires 3–5 years in construction or facilities management, strong knowledge of mechanical/electrical systems, and proficiency with Procore and MS Project. Travel and on-site work are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 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.
• Familiarity with construction documentation, scheduling, budgeting, and cost tracking.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and collaboration skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities across concurrent projects in fast-paced, geographically distributed team environments.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS PowerPoint, MS Office, MS Project, Procore, and similar project management and document-control tools.
• Willingness to work extensively in active construction site environments (up to 80% onsite) and travel for projects outside the local region (up to 50% as needed).

Responsibilities

• Execute project delivery activities through planning, execution and closeout phases in accordance with approved project plans and senior leadership direction.
• Maintain project plans, logistics coordination, and integrated schedules; track milestones and elevate schedule or budget risks to senior project leadership.
• Manage project meetings, milestone events, and site visits; track action items and support communication across clients, vendors, and internal teams.
• Coordinate closeout deliverables including as-builts, O&M manuals, and warranties.
• Identify project risks and support mitigation planning and issue resolution with senior project leadership.
• Track and manage project financials, change orders, and contract deliverables to support financial performance, contract compliance, and successful project delivery.
• Coordinate vendor onboarding, purchase orders, contract records, and compliance documentation.
• Support RFP and procurement activities including bid coordination, bid leveling, and vendor documentation.
• Facilitate schedule execution through milestone tracking and coordination across project teams and vendors.
• Support field QA/QC, commissioning coordination, and contractor activities for key project milestones.
• Promote site safety requirements and safe work practices throughout the project.
• Serve as day-to-day point of contact for client, contractor, vendor and project stakeholder communication on behalf of the senior PM; and prepare progress reports, presentations, and briefing materials with project leadership.
• Participate in site safety protocols, MOP reviews, shutdown planning, and LOTO awareness during site visits; support safety, quality, and compliance standards throughout project lifecycles.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering

Tools

MS PowerPoint

MS Office

MS Project

Procore

Job description

JLL is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex, fast-track data center projects on-site across multiple U.S. locations. You will coordinate plans, schedules, budgets, safety, and communications with clients, vendors, and internal teams to ensure successful delivery.

The role requires 3–5 years in construction or facilities management, strong knowledge of mechanical/electrical systems, and proficiency with Procore and MS Project. Travel and on-site work are expected.