Senior Project Manager, Data Center-Construction

JLL; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL Senior Project Manager, Data Centers-Construction is a leadership role overseeing fast-track data center programs, coordinating scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction. You will drive risk mitigation, procurement, and contract execution across complex deliveries.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in data center PM, strong leadership, and expertise in scheduling, budgets, and stakeholder engagement. Travel up to 50% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 7+ years of project management experience in data center construction environments, including leadership of complex infrastructure or capital projects.
• Proven experience leading large-scale ($50M+), technically complex projects with demanding schedules and mission critical MEP infrastructure.
• Experience coordinating contractors, vendors, and technical stakeholders within active operational environments.
• Experience managing project financials, procurement activities, and contract execution across complex project delivery models.
• Strong working knowledge of mission‑critical MEP systems, critical power/cooling infrastructure, and commissioning practices.
• Strong communication, coordination, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects within fast‑track, high‑pressure, or ambiguous delivery environments.
• Advanced proficiency with project management, scheduling, and financial management tools.
• Ability to travel up to 50%, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and successful execution across assigned projects, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Generate solutions for project risks, escalations, and execution challenges through effective coordination and engagement of the appropriate support resources.
• Manage project planning, procurement, financials, and contract execution across fast‑track or phased delivery models.
• Maintain exemplary performance across all Project Manager responsibilities.
• Mentor and coordinate PMs, APMs, and Project Coordinators to maintain delivery consistency.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Scheduling

Cost management

Communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Equivalent experience

Tools

Project management software

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way .

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Senior Project Manager, Data Centers-Construction

What this job involves:

Leading the successful delivery of fast-track data center and mission‑critical projects. The SPM is responsible for project oversight, technical coordination, stakeholder management, and delivery execution across assigned engagements. This role works independently and provides support and guidance to less experienced project managers across project teams to drive project performance, operational alignment, and consistent execution standards. This role may also include people management.

Your day‑to‑day tasks will include:

Project Delivery & Oversight

• Lead projects and successful execution across assigned projects, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Generate solutions for project risks, escalations, and execution challenges through effective coordination and engagement of the appropriate support resources.
• Manage project planning, procurement, financials, and contract execution across fast‑track or phased delivery models.
• Maintain exemplary performance across all Project Manager responsibilities.

Team Leadership & Development

• Contribute to department growth through mentorship, technical leadership, process improvement, and knowledge sharing.
• Coordinate and support the work of PMs, APMs, and Project Coordinators across assigned engagements to maintain delivery consistency, project controls, and execution standards.
• May provide people management, including coaching, performance management, workload coordination, and professional development.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Build and cultivate effective working relationships with clients, contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders that span multiple project engagements.
• Drive stakeholder alignment and resolution of complex project coordination, communication, escalation, and execution challenges.

Technical Coordination, Quality & Compliance

• Promote and enforce site safety requirements and safe work practices across assigned projects and teams.
• Ensure quality, compliance, and execution standards are consistently maintained across assigned projects and staff.
• Lead coordination of complex technical execution and operational planning activities, including commissioning, shutdown planning, MOP development, and energized work coordination.

Desired experience and technical skills: Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 7+ years of project management experience in data center construction environments, including leadership of complex infrastructure or capital projects.
• Proven experience leading large-scale ($50M+), technically complex projects with demanding schedules and mission critical MEP infrastructure.
• Experience coordinating contractors, vendors, and technical stakeholders within active operational environments.
• Experience managing project financials, procurement activities, and contract execution across complex project delivery models.
• Strong working knowledge of mission‑critical MEP systems, critical power/cooling infrastructure, and commissioning practices.
• Strong communication, coordination, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects within fast‑track, high‑pressure, or ambiguous delivery environments.
• Advanced proficiency with project management, scheduling, and financial management tools.
• Ability to travel up to 50%, as needed.

Preferred:

• Professional certifications such as PE, PMP, CCM, CDCP®, or DCDC®.
• Experience with design‑build, EPC, or accelerated/parallelized schedule delivery models on large‑scale projects.
• Familiarity with mission‑critical infrastructure systems including UPS, generators, switchgear, chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, and building management systems.
• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems, testing, and commissioning protocols for 24/7 mission‑critical operations.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent or geographically distributed sites with notable complexity and financial exposure.
• Demonstrated ability to recover or stabilize projects facing schedule, technical, or execution challenges.

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Expected compensation for this position:

139,260.00 - 175,500.0