Mission-Critical Project Leader (Data Center/Facilities)

Woolpert; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Freedom to Work program

Principal program: ownership

Flexible paid time off

Career development

Health, life, vision, dental insurance

Paid sick time

Retirement plan

Fitness reimbursement

Pet insurance

Identity protection

Technology stipend

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Woolpert is seeking a Project Manager for its Mission Critical Project Management team, aligned with offices in Chicago, IL, New York, NY and/or Pittsburgh, PA, with full-time in-person, hybrid, and remote arrangements.

The role focuses on managing cross-functional teams, ensuring deliverable quality, managing scope and budgets, and maintaining strong client relationships on large-scale, mission-critical projects. Travel to local and national clients is required.

Qualifications

• Active professional registration in architecture or engineering is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in architectural, engineering, or construction industries required.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Experience in mission-critical or data center environments (≈400,000 sq ft) strongly preferred.
• Experience with multi-disciplinary projects including mission-critical facilities (airports, hospitals, major terminals, semiconductor facilities).
• Willingness to travel for local, regional, and national clients/projects.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the overall cross-functional project team.
• Assist with the quality of deliverables (fee plans, work plans, risk mitigation plans, contracts).
• Resolve issues impacting project objectives.
• Support scope and budget/pricing development for proposals and dynamic project planning.
• Manage client relationships and support business development.
• Act as key internal contact for communication and track plan vs. actual performance.
• Promote Woolpert as an industry leader for mission-critical practice and services.
• Negotiate schedule, fee, scope and contract terms for complex projects.
• Identify and resolve project issues affecting client goals/satisfaction.
• Define and communicate client needs and expectations.
• Ensure continuous stakeholder communications with clients and managers.

Education

Active Professional Registration (Licensed Architect or Licensed Engineer) preferred

Job description

Woolpert is seeking a Project Manager for its Mission Critical Project Management team, aligned with offices in Chicago, IL, New York, NY and/or Pittsburgh, PA, with full-time in-person, hybrid, and remote arrangements.

The role focuses on managing cross-functional teams, ensuring deliverable quality, managing scope and budgets, and maintaining strong client relationships on large-scale, mission-critical projects. Travel to local and national clients is required.