Senior Project Manager - Critical Environments & Data Centers

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

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated seeks a Senior Project Manager for Critical Environments in the Chicago area to lead data center and mission-critical projects from initiation to closeout. You will drive schedules, budgets, and risk management while coordinating with clients, consultants, and contractors.

The role balances hands-on delivery with leadership of a team of project managers, leveraging deep knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and life-safety systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Construction-related field.
• Experience in project management for critical environments or data center infra.
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings and specs.
• Experience with project controls, budgeting, and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Lead critical environment and data center projects from initiation through closeout.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk management strategies.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, issues, and obstacles.
• Oversee financial performance, forecasting, change control, and reporting.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology

Tools

Smartsheet

AdaptiveWork

Ingenious

E1/Spend

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated seeks a Senior Project Manager for Critical Environments in the Chicago area to lead data center and mission-critical projects from initiation to closeout. You will drive schedules, budgets, and risk management while coordinating with clients, consultants, and contractors.

The role balances hands-on delivery with leadership of a team of project managers, leveraging deep knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and life-safety systems.