Data Center Projects Lead - Critical Environments

US AMR-Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching company

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave at 100% of salary

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Daily Pay Early access to earned wages

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Critical Environments in Chicago to deliver complex capital projects in mission‑critical facilities. You will guide projects from planning through execution, balancing hands‑on delivery with leadership and mentoring of variable project managers to ensure safety, quality, budget and client satisfaction.

You will manage technical oversight of electrical, mechanical, fire, life safety, and building management systems, coordinate with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Construction management or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of project management experience in critical environments or data centers.
• Minimum 2 years leading project teams.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems and mission-critical facility infrastructure.
• Experience with design reviews, construction, commissioning and project controls.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and technical docs.
• Proficiency with project management software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead critical environment and data center projects from initiation through closeout.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk strategies.
• Identify and mitigate risks, manage forecasting, changes, and reporting.
• Ensure governance, documentation, and reporting standards are met.
• Provide client liaison, stakeholder communications, and leadership to project teams.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Budgeting & cost control

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Construction

Tools

MS Office

PM software

Smartsheet

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Critical Environments in Chicago to deliver complex capital projects in mission‑critical facilities. You will guide projects from planning through execution, balancing hands‑on delivery with leadership and mentoring of variable project managers to ensure safety, quality, budget and client satisfaction.

You will manage technical oversight of electrical, mechanical, fire, life safety, and building management systems, coordinate with