Data Center Project Manager - Fast-Track Delivery

JLL; Dulles Town Center (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL is seeking a Project Manager to lead delivery of complex data center and mission-critical projects in the DC area. You will oversee day-to-day execution under senior PM guidance, coordinating with clients, contractors, vendors and internal teams to meet schedule, budget and safety standards.

The role requires a 3–5 year track record in construction or facilities, strong knowledge of mechanical/electrical systems, and proficiency with Procore and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3–5 years of experience in construction, facilities, or project management; mission-critical or data center 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 escalate 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.
• 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; prepare progress reports and presentations for project leadership.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Office

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

Procore

Job description

JLL is seeking a Project Manager to lead delivery of complex data center and mission-critical projects in the DC area. You will oversee day-to-day execution under senior PM guidance, coordinating with clients, contractors, vendors and internal teams to meet schedule, budget and safety standards.

The role requires a 3–5 year track record in construction or facilities, strong knowledge of mechanical/electrical systems, and proficiency with Procore and MS Office.