Data Center Vendor Lead — Performance & Contracts

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching

Medical, Dental & Vision Care

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Early access to earned wages through a

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a Vendor Manager - Critical Environments to lead vendor relationships and performance across data center facilities. You will coordinate with client operations, manage warranties, and ensure timely billing and continuous improvement in service delivery.

The role emphasizes open communication, governance of contracts, and collaboration with engineering and facilities teams across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Seven to ten years of engineering experience or equivalent industry experience.
• Five to seven years supervisory experience.
• Hands‑on experience in data center/critical facility operations (UPS, generators, switchgears).
• Moderate knowledge of manual trades (carpentry, electromechanical repair).

Responsibilities

• Lead weekly meetings with the client’s Operations teams to review vendor performance and drive corrective actions.
• Maintain proactive communication to identify concerns and align vendor initiatives with operational priorities.
• Establish and optimize relationships with third‑party vendors across data center systems and critical environments.
• Serve as primary point of contact for vendors within assigned facilities; monitor compliance with SLAs.
• Verify billing, process payments, and manage warranty programs for vendor services.

Skills

Vendor management

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Microsoft Access

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a Vendor Manager - Critical Environments to lead vendor relationships and performance across data center facilities. You will coordinate with client operations, manage warranties, and ensure timely billing and continuous improvement in service delivery.

The role emphasizes open communication, governance of contracts, and collaboration with engineering and facilities teams across multiple sites.