Senior Data Center Program Lead — Onsite

JLL; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Job summary

JLL is seeking a Senior Project Manager for a confidential data-center project in Boyers/Pittsburgh area. You will lead end-to-end delivery of high-value, mission-critical infrastructure, directing PMs, coordinating with APMs and coordinators, and owning cost, schedule, and client outcomes.

Responsibilities include feasibility studies, ROM estimates, procurement, GMP/NTE contracting, and rigorous reporting to executives. Travel up to 40% may be required; on-site presence is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or related technical field.
• 8+ years of construction project management experience in data center, industrial, or other mission-critical environments.
• Proven track record delivering projects at scale: $50M+ total project cost, high schedule intensity, and technically complex MEP scopes.
• Direct oversight of trade contractors (electrical, mechanical, generator, controls, structural) in active, energized construction settings.
• Proven commercial and contract leadership, including RFP development, negotiation, and administration of GMP, NTE, or similar contract structures on large, consequential project scopes.
• Advanced proficiency with project management, scheduling, and financial management software.
• Deep working knowledge of MEP systems, critical power/cooling infrastructure, and commissioning standards (NFPA, ASHRAE).
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and executive-level presentation and reporting skills; comfortable as the primary face of the project to demanding clients.
• Availability to travel up to 40% overall (approx. 20-25% per active project).

Responsibilities

• Lead full project delivery on the program's most complex and highest-value engagements, owning performance across cost, schedule, scope, weekly OAC meetings, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Coordinate and direct the work of APMs and Project Coordinators, maintaining delivery standards and documentation integrity.
• Lead pre-design and feasibility efforts with engineering, including due diligence, constructability review, capacity validation, and ROM estimates.
• Drive the compressed delivery methodology for speed-to-market on large-scale, high-complexity projects.
• Develop and review Method of Procedures (MOPs) and provide status reports and project documentation.
• Own strategic procurement and commercial execution, including RFP development, vendor qualification, negotiation, and direct contracting under GMP/NTE.
• Administer prime and trade contracts (electrical, mechanical, controls, etc.) through complex, phased delivery.
• Own full-cycle financial management at the project level: budgets, ROM, change orders, forecasts, pay apps, variance analysis.
• Serve as primary client/executive interface with data-driven reporting for demanding clients.
• Drive risk identification, mitigation, and recovery planning for high-risk projects.
• Ensure QA and commissioning of critical power, cooling, life-safety, and control systems in energized environments.
• Perform field assessments, onsite equipment evaluations, testing, and commissioning; supervise maintenance and contractor work.
• Collaborate on design plans and engineering drawings using CAD; ensure compliance with codes and standards.
• Enforce site safety protocols, lead safety stand-downs, and manage corrective actions.
• Oversee contract administration, insurance, and governance on all engagements.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Contract management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Bachelors degree in construction management/engineering or related field

Tools

CAD software

Project management software

Financial management software

Job description

JLL is seeking a Senior Project Manager for a confidential data-center project in Boyers/Pittsburgh area. You will lead end-to-end delivery of high-value, mission-critical infrastructure, directing PMs, coordinating with APMs and coordinators, and owning cost, schedule, and client outcomes.

Responsibilities include feasibility studies, ROM estimates, procurement, GMP/NTE contracting, and rigorous reporting to executives. Travel up to 40% may be required; on-site presence is expected.