Project Manager (Data Centers Project Management Advisory)

About the role

Brailsford & Dunlavey (B&D), which now includes Project Management Advisors (PMA), is seeking a Project Manager to join our team in Chicago. This role is based in Chicago, IL. The Opportunity An opportunity for an experienced project management professional who enjoys leading complex, technically sophisticated projects and collaborating with clients, design teams, contractors, consultants, and other project stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. We are continuing to grow our capabilities in the data center space and are seeking a Project Manager to join our Chicago team. The ideal candidate will bring experience managing complex, technically sophisticated projects and will have an initial focus on supporting data center projects. At Brailsford & Dunlavey (B&D), we lead the planning, development, and management of the places that shape and strengthen communities—where people live, learn, work, and innovate. B&D partners with institutions, municipalities, and organizations to deliver complex real estate and capital projects through strategic advisory and program management services across the full project lifecycle. B&D recently joined forces with Project Management Advisors (PMA), bringing together two nationally recognized leaders in program management and real estate advisory services. Together, the combined firm offers expanded capabilities across industries and end-to-end project delivery—from early-stage strategy through design, construction, and occupancy.

Responsibilities

• Work on projects from early-stage planning through project completion, ensuring alignment with client goals, budgets, schedules, and quality expectations
• Establish strong partnerships with clients and serve as a key liaison between owners, architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants
• Review and evaluate project requirements, program goals, and design solutions to ensure alignment with owner objectives
• Initiate and manage procurement efforts for design, construction, and consultant services
• Draft, review, communicate, negotiate, and manage contractual documents for design, construction, and consultant professionals
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project budgets, schedules, and web-based