Senior Project Manager – Mission-Critical Data Centers

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a Senior Project Manager for mission-critical data center projects in the United States. The role leads planning, execution, and closeout, coordinating with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors to deliver on schedule and within budget.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in CM/Engineering and 7+ years in data center or mission-critical environments, with strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field is required.
• 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.
• Proficiency with project management, scheduling, and financial tracking tools.
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work across clients, contractors, vendors, and technical teams.

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

Project management

Stakeholder management

Construction management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelors in CM/Engineering

Tools

PM software

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a Senior Project Manager for mission-critical data center projects in the United States. The role leads planning, execution, and closeout, coordinating with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors to deliver on schedule and within budget.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in CM/Engineering and 7+ years in data center or mission-critical environments, with strong communication and leadership skills.