Senior Project Manager, Data Center – Construction

Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

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

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • United StatesSenior💰 $139,260 - $175,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading large-scale data center construction projects, managing project financials, procurement, and contract execution while ensuring compliance and quality standards. Proven ability to mentor project managers and coordinate teams to achieve successful project delivery in fast-track environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project Management ExperienceMission-Critical MEP Systems KnowledgeFinancial Management SkillsStakeholder ManagementTechnical Leadership

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementFinancial ManagementProcurement ManagementCommissioning PracticesConstruction ManagementRisk ManagementSchedulingContract ExecutionQuality AssuranceProblem Solving

Soft Skills

CommunicationCoordinationMentoringCoachingRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Project Management ToolsScheduling ToolsFinancial Management ToolsBuilding Management SystemsMEP Infrastructure

Certifications & Qualifications

PEPMPCCMCDCP®DCDC®

Industry Keywords

Data Center ConstructionInfrastructure ProjectsCritical Power InfrastructureCooling InfrastructureDesign-BuildEPCFast-Track Delivery24/7 OperationsElectrical SystemsMechanical Systems

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
Generate solutions for project risks, escalations, and execution challenges
Manage project planning, procurement, financials, and contract execution across fast-track or phased delivery models
Mentor and provide technical leadership to less experienced project managers
Coordinate PMs, APMs, and Project Coordinators to maintain delivery consistency, project controls, and execution standards
Provide people management, including coaching, performance management, workload coordination, and professional development
Build relationships with clients, contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders
Drive stakeholder alignment and resolve complex coordination, communication, escalation, and execution challenges
Promote 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
Proven experience leading 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
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
Preferred: 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 UPS, generators, switchgear, chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, and building management systems
Preferred: 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
Preferred: ability to recover or stabilize projects facing schedule, technical, or execution challenges

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