Senior Data Center Construction Project Lead

Spencer Ogden; Grayslake (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Ogden is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex data center development projects from design through turnover. You will act as the owner’s rep, safeguarding safety, quality, schedule, and budget while managing stakeholders across internal teams and external partners.

You will oversee consultants, contractors, and cross-functional teams, report to executives, and drive process improvements while mentoring junior PMs. Travel is required as projects demand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of project management experience in construction, development, or mission-critical environments.
• Data center experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple concurrent development and construction projects from inception through completion.
• Serve as primary point of contact for customers, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and financial reporting using Yardi, Procore, and related tools.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, identify risks, and implement recovery plans.
• Oversee design development and ensure alignment with lease commitments, operational requirements, and project objectives.
• Lead procurement, contract negotiations, change orders, and vendor selection.
• Monitor construction progress, safety, quality, and commissioning activities.
• Prepare and present executive-level project reporting, including budget, schedule, and risk updates.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Procurement, Construction, and Operations teams for alignment.
• Mentor Project Managers and coordinators; promote PM best practices.
• Travel as required.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Problem solving

Budgeting

Scheduling

Risk management

Executive reporting

Cross-functional

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Yardi

Procore

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Bluebeam

Job description

Spencer Ogden is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex data center development projects from design through turnover. You will act as the owner’s rep, safeguarding safety, quality, schedule, and budget while managing stakeholders across internal teams and external partners.

You will oversee consultants, contractors, and cross-functional teams, report to executives, and drive process improvements while mentoring junior PMs. Travel is required as projects demand.