Senior Project Manager, Data Center – Construction

Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

. Lead successful delivery of fast-track data center and mission-critical projects .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeBoston • Colorado • United StatesSenior💰 $139,260 - $175,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex data center construction projects, ensuring quality, compliance, and stakeholder satisfaction while managing financials and procurement. Proficient in mentoring teams and driving process improvements in fast-paced, mission-critical environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project Management ExperienceMission-Critical MEP Systems KnowledgeFinancial Management SkillsStakeholder ManagementProfessional Certifications (PE, PMP, CCM)

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementFinancial ManagementProcurement ManagementCommissioning PracticesConstruction ManagementRisk ManagementQuality AssuranceSchedulingTechnical LeadershipProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

CommunicationCoordinationProblem-SolvingMentorshipPeople Management

Tools & Technologies

Project Management ToolsScheduling ToolsFinancial Management ToolsBuilding Management SystemsMEP Infrastructure

Certifications & Qualifications

PEPMPCCMCDCP®DCDC®

Industry Keywords

Data Center ConstructionInfrastructure ProjectsMission-Critical OperationsElectrical SystemsMechanical SystemsDesign-BuildEPCFast-Track DeliveryContract ExecutionSafety Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead successful delivery of fast-track data center and mission-critical projects
Oversee scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction across assigned projects
Generate solutions for project risks, escalations, and execution challenges
Manage project planning, procurement, financials, and contract execution across fast-track or phased delivery models
Provide mentorship, technical leadership, process improvement, and knowledge sharing
Coordinate and support PMs, APMs, and Project Coordinators to maintain delivery consistency and execution standards
Provide people management including coaching, performance management, workload coordination, and professional development as needed
Build relationships with clients, contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders
Drive stakeholder alignment and resolve complex project coordination, communication, escalation, and execution challenges
Promote and enforce site safety requirements and safe work practices
Ensure quality, compliance, and execution standards across projects and staff
Lead technical execution and operational planning, including commissioning, shutdown planning, MOP development, and energized work coordination

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Experience leading complex infrastructure or capital projects, including 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
Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
Professional certifications such as PE, PMP, CCM, CDCP®, or DCDC® (preferred)
Experience with design-build, EPC, or accelerated/parallelized schedule delivery models on large-scale projects (preferred)
Familiarity with mission-critical infrastructure systems including UPS, generators, switchgear, chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, and building management systems (preferred)
Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems, testing, and commissioning protocols for 24/7 mission-critical operations (preferred)
Experience managing multiple concurrent or geographically distributed sites with notable complexity and financial exposure (preferred)
Demonstrated ability to recover or stabilize projects facing schedule, technical, or execution challenges (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package prioritizing mental, physical and emotional health
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities