Project Manager, Data Centers

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

What this job involves:

Manage the successful delivery of complex, fast-track data center and mission-critical projects. The PM is responsible for day-to-day project execution under the direction of the senior PM. This role will work closely with team leadership, clients, contractors, vendors and project stakeholders to deliver projects on-time, on-budget, safely, efficiently and in alignment with JLL standards.

What this job involves:

Manage the successful delivery of complex, fast-track data center and mission-critical projects. The PM is responsible for day-to-day project execution under the direction of the senior PM. This role will work closely with team leadership, clients, contractors, vendors and project stakeholders to deliver projects on-time, on-budget, safely, efficiently and in alignment with JLL standards.

What your day-to-day will look like:

Project Coordination & Documentation

• 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.

Financial & Procurement Support

• Track and manage project financials, change orders, and contract deliverables to support financial performance, contract compliance, and successful project delivery.
• Coordinate vendor onboarding, purchase orders, contract records, and compliance documentation.
• Support RFP and procurement activities including bid coordination, bid leveling, and vendor documentation.

Project Execution & Field Support

• 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.

Client Communication & Safety Participation

• Promote site safety requirements and safe work practices throughout the project.
• Serve as day-to-day point of contact for client, contractor, vendor and project stakeholder communication on behalf of the senior PM; and prepare progress reports, presentations, and briefing materials with project leadership.
• Participate in site safety protocols, MOP reviews, shutdown planning, and LOTO awareness during site visits; support safety, quality, and compliance standards throughout project lifecycles.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in construction, facilities, or project management; mission-critical or data center environment 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 as required) and travel for projects outside the local region (up to 50% as needed).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with projects involving significant mechanical/electrical or critical systems scopes.
• Exposure to data centers, hospitals, or other 24/7 operational environments with fast-track project delivery.
• Working knowledge of commissioning, testing, and quality control procedures.
• Experience supporting vendor selection, RFP/RFQ processes, and purchase order or contract administration.
• Interest in developing specialized expertise in mission-critical facility management.
• Pursuing or intending to pursue CAPM, PMP, or equivalent project management certification.