Senior Data Center Project Lead – Mission Critical

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; New York (NY); On-site; USD 127,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching company

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Daily pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead fast-track data center and mission-critical projects in a complex client environment. You will drive planning, budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder management to ensure safe, on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role requires hands-on leadership with up to 80% onsite work and travel up to 50%, plus deep knowledge of critical power, cooling, and building systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of project management experience in data center, industrial, mission-critical, or equivalent construction environments.
• Experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, contractors, and stakeholder communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Working knowledge of mission-critical building systems including electrical, mechanical, cooling, and critical power infrastructure.
• Experience supporting construction, commissioning, testing, turnover, or related project activities within active operational environments.
• Proficiency with project management, scheduling, and financial tracking tools.
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively across clients, contractors, vendors, and technical teams.
• 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).

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through planning, execution, and closeout to deliver approved scope on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with client requirements and JLL standards.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, forecasts, and reporting to support effective project execution.
• Manage project financials, change orders, procurement, and contract deliverables throughout project execution.
• Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and engage senior leadership as needed to resolve issues impacting scope, schedule, budget, or client objectives.
• Support and guide less experienced project staff across assigned projects to maintain delivery consistency and project controls.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders throughout project execution.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with clients, vendors, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Lead project meetings, stakeholder coordination, and project communications to support project delivery.
• Coordinate project and site activities with subcontractors, service providers, equipment vendors, and suppliers.
• Collaborate with clients, engineering teams, contractors, and suppliers on constructability reviews, technical planning, shutdown coordination, and execution readiness.
• Oversee field progress, contractor activities, and technical execution to support quality, compliance, and project readiness.
• Drive resolution of technical and site-related issues impacting project execution.
• Promote and reinforce site safety requirements and safe work practices throughout the project.
• Lead MOP coordination, shutdown planning, and operational risk reviews for planned facility activities.
• Ensure quality control processes, compliance requirements, and inspections are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Strong communication

Coordination skills

Problem-solving

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Project management tools

Scheduling software

Financial tracking tools

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead fast-track data center and mission-critical projects in a complex client environment. You will drive planning, budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder management to ensure safe, on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role requires hands-on leadership with up to 80% onsite work and travel up to 50%, plus deep knowledge of critical power, cooling, and building systems.