Project Manager, Data Centers

About the role

Manage the successful delivery of complex, fast-track data center and mission-critical projects. The PM is responsible for day-to-day project execution under the direction of the senior PM. This role will work closely with team leadership, clients, contractors, vendors and project stakeholders to deliver projects on-time, on-budget, safely, efficiently and in alignment with JLL standards.

Responsibilities

• Project Coordination & Documentation: Execute project delivery activities through planning, execution and closeout phases in accordance with approved project plans and senior leadership direction; maintain project plans, logistics coordination, and integrated schedules; track milestones and escalate schedule or budget risks to senior project leadership; manage project meetings, milestone events, and site visits; track action items and support communication across clients, vendors, and internal teams; coordinate closeout deliverables including as-builts, O&M manuals, and warranties; identify project risks and support mitigation planning and issue resolution with senior project leadership.
• Financial & Procurement Support: Track and manage project financials, change orders, and contract deliverables to support financial performance, contract compliance, and successful project delivery; coordinate vendor onboarding, purchase orders, contract records, and compliance documentation; support RFP and procurement activities including bid coordination, bid leveling, and vendor documentation.
• Project Execution & Field Support: Facilitate schedule execution through milestone tracking and coordination across project teams and vendors; support field QA/QC, commissioning coordination, and contractor activities for key project milestones.
• Client Communication & Safety Participation: Promote site safety requirements and safe work practices throughout the project; serve as day-to-day point of contact for client, contractor, vendor and project stakeholder communication on behalf of the senior PM; prepare progress reports, presentations, and briefing materials with project leadership; participate in site safety protocols, MOP reviews, shutdown planning, and LOTO awareness during site visits; support safety, quality, and compliance standards throughout project lifecycles.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in construction, facilities, or project management; mission-critical or data center environment exposure preferred.
• Understanding of mechanical, electrical, and building systems fundamentals.
• Experience coordinating with contractors, vendors, and supporting procurement or RFP processes.
• Familiarity with construction documentation, scheduling, budgeting, and cost tracking.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and collaboration skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities across concurrent projects in fast-paced, geographically distributed team environments.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS PowerPoint, MS Office, MS Project, Procore, and similar project management and document-control tools.
• 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).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with projects involving significant mechanical/electrical or critical systems scopes.
• Exposure to data centers, hospitals, or other 24/7 operational environments with fast-track project delivery.
• Working knowledge of commissioning, testing, and quality control procedures.
• Experience supporting vendor selection, RFP/RFQ processes, and purchase order or contract administration.
• Interest in developing specialized expertise in mission-critical facility management.
• Pursuing or intending to pursue CAPM, PMP, or equivalent project management certification.