Senior Data Center & Critical Environments Project Manager

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical/Dental/Vision

Parental leave

Paid time off

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in Chicago is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Critical Environments to lead complex data-center and mission-critical capital projects from planning through execution, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and client satisfaction.

You will balance hands-on delivery with leadership of a team, review designs, manage budgets, risk, and reporting, and coach project managers while building relationships with clients, consultants, and contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of project management experience supporting critical environments, mission‑critical facilities, or data center infrastructure projects.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience leading, supervising, or mentoring project teams.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems and mission‑critical facility infrastructure.
• Demonstrated expertise in engineering design reviews, construction management, commissioning, and project controls.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with project management software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in fast‑paced, client‑focused environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead critical environment and data center projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring successful delivery against scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk management strategies.
• Identify, evaluate, and proactively mitigate project risks, issues, and obstacles.
• Manage project financial performance, including forecasting, change management, budget controls, and reporting.
• Ensure project documentation, governance requirements, and reporting standards are consistently maintained.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for clients and key stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, vendors, and internal partners.
• Provide clear and concise project communications, executive updates, and decision support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitate meetings, presentations, and stakeholder engagement activities to drive alignment and project success.
• Provide technical leadership for critical infrastructure projects involving: Electrical systems, including switchgear, generators, UPS systems, and power distribution; Mechanical and cooling systems, including HVAC and mission‑critical cooling infrastructure; Fire and life safety systems; Building management and monitoring systems.
• Review engineering designs, technical specifications, and construction documents to ensure compliance with project objectives and industry standards.
• Oversee installation quality, commissioning activities, integrated systems testing, and operational readiness.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of complex technical issues throughout project execution.
• Provide oversight and coach assigned variable project managers supporting critical environment projects on the account.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional development.
• Conduct regular coaching and development discussions focused on project management best practices and technical proficiency.
• Share lessons learned and promote the adoption of standardized processes, tools, and methodologies.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Office

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Smartsheet

AdaptiveWork

Ingenious

E1/Spend

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in Chicago is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Critical Environments to lead complex data-center and mission-critical capital projects from planning through execution, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and client satisfaction.

You will balance hands-on delivery with leadership of a team, review designs, manage budgets, risk, and reporting, and coach project managers while building relationships with clients, consultants, and contractors.