Senior Project Manager - Data Centers

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

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Senior Project Manager - Specific to Confidential Project in Boyers, PA - Onsite 4-5 Days/Week

What this job involves:

Lead the end-to-end delivery of the program's most complex, highest-value, and highest-profile mission-critical and data-center infrastructure projects. This is a project-level leadership role for the largest and most technically demanding engagements - projects where the technical scope, financial exposure, schedule risk, and client profile demand the deepest level of experience and commercial command. The Senior Project Manager owns performance across cost, schedule, scope, procurement, and client outcomes for their assigned projects, directs PMs, APMs and Project Coordinators supporting those projects, and operates as the primary point of accountability to the client and internal leadership on every engagement they carry.

Your day-to-day tasks will include:

• Lead full project delivery on the program's most complex and highest-value engagements, owning all performance outcomes across cost, schedule, scope, weekly OAC meetings, quality, and client satisfaction.




• Coordinate and direct the work of APMs and Project Coordinators assigned to support their projects, maintaining delivery standards, documentation integrity, and workstream alignment.




• Lead pre-design and feasibility efforts alongside engineering, including due diligence, constructability review, capacity validation, and value engineering, to establish viable design paths and ROM estimates with the highest confidence possible given compressed timelines.




• Drive the compressed, parallelized delivery methodology required for speed-to-market commitments, adapting conventional pre-planning sequencing and contractor coordination norms for projects of the greatest scale and technical complexity.




• Developing and reviewing Method of Procedures (MOPs) for critical infrastructure, providing detailed status reports and maintaining comprehensive project documentation.




• Own strategic procurement and commercial execution, including RFP development, vendor qualification, negotiation, and direct contracting of vendors and suppliers under NTE/GMP arrangements.




• Administer prime and trade contracts (electrical, mechanical, controls, fire protection, structural, and general trades) through complex, phased, and overlapping delivery.




• Own full-cycle financial management at the project level, including GMP/NTE budgets, ROM development, change orders, forecasts, pay applications, and variance analysis, exercising the greatest degree of commercial discipline on projects where cost risk is highest.




• Serve as the primary client and executive-level stakeholder interface on assigned projects, translating complex technical requirements into actionable plans and delivering rigorous, data-driven reporting to demanding clients.




• Drive risk identification, mitigation, and recovery planning on projects with the greatest technical, schedule, and commercial risk exposure, exercising independent judgment on high-stakes decisions where ambiguity is high and consequences are significant.




• Ensure quality assurance and commissioning of critical power, cooling, life-safety, and control systems within active, energized environment.




• Perform comprehensive field assessments including onsite electrical equipment evaluations, operational testing, and commissioning activities. Conduct regular inspections of buildings and equipment to identify maintenance and repair needs, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices. Supervise electrical equipment maintenance, testing activities, and contractor work to ensure quality standards are met.




• Collaborate on designingprojectplans, specifications, and engineering drawings using CAD software. Ensure all designs comply with applicable codes, regulations, and industry standards. Provide technical expertise in building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire safety systems, and reliable power systems (UPS, batteries, emergency generators, transfer switches, switchgear, and distributed generation).




• Enforce site safety protocols, including lockout-tagout (LOTO) and safe work practices; lead safety stand-downs and corrective actions when incidents occur on assigned projects.




• Oversee contract administration, compliance, insurance documentation, and governance on all assigned engagements.

Desired experience and technical skills:

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or a related technical field.




• 8+ years of construction project management experience in data center, industrial, or other mission-critical environments, with demonstrated ownership of full project delivery on large, complex, high-value projects.




• 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) across the full range of data center system types.




• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and executive-level presentation and reporting skills; comfortable as the primary face of the project to the most demanding clients.




• Demonstrated ability to operate with high autonomy and decisive judgment in ambiguous, high-pressure, fast-track environments where conventional sequencing does not apply.




• Availability to travel up to 40% overall (approximately 20-25% per active project across up to two concurrent projects).

Location:

On-site -Pittsburgh, PA

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions




• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care




• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary




• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays




• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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