Data Center Project Manager – Onsite Chicago

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

DailyPay early access

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in Chicago, IL seeks a Project Manager for Data Centers to lead complex, fast-track projects on-site. You will coordinate planning, execution and closeout, manage budgets and schedules, and work with clients, vendors and internal teams to achieve on-time, on-budget results.

The role requires 3–5 years in construction or facilities project management, a related technical degree, and strong communication and collaboration skills. Travel and on-site work are common.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field or equivalent.
• 3–5 years in construction, facilities, or project management; data center exposure preferred.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical and building systems fundamentals.
• Experience coordinating with contractors, vendors and RFP processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of complex, fast-track data center projects from planning through closeout.
• Maintain schedules, track milestones and escalate risks to leadership.
• Coordinate meetings, site visits, and communications with clients and vendors.
• Support procurement, change orders and contract deliverables to ensure on-time delivery.
• Promote site safety and prepare progress reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or related technical field

Tools

MS Project

Procore

MS Office

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in Chicago, IL seeks a Project Manager for Data Centers to lead complex, fast-track projects on-site. You will coordinate planning, execution and closeout, manage budgets and schedules, and work with clients, vendors and internal teams to achieve on-time, on-budget results.

The role requires 3–5 years in construction or facilities project management, a related technical degree, and strong communication and collaboration skills. Travel and on-site work are common.