Senior Vice President, Data Centers

Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

. Lead and manage project managers executing large-scale data center campus builds .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $166,375 - $241,250 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage project managers executing large-scale data center campus builds
Mentor, guide, and support project managers' professional growth
Define project objectives, scope, deliverables, timelines, budgets, and resources for complex data center programs
Develop and implement project management strategies and methodologies for multi-phase data center construction
Oversee campus-scale project execution to ensure on-time, on-budget, high-quality delivery
Coordinate with clients and various stakeholders to align projects with client goals
Champion collaboration with cross-functional teams locally and globally across all phases of delivery
Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the data center sector with the business development team
Contribute to PDS team growth and client relationship development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field
15+ years of experience in project management
Strong track record delivering complex, large-scale data center campus builds or programs
Extensive hands-on experience managing data center campus builds, including multiple data halls, support buildings, and critical infrastructure across multi-phase development programs
Expertise coordinating utility infrastructure, power distribution systems, cooling plants, and site-wide MEP systems
Experience managing multi-building data center developments from design through commissioning and handover
Experience leading and managing high-performing teams
Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools
Experience driving process improvements on campus-scale developments
Strong financial acumen and experience managing large project budgets ($100M+) and financial reporting
Excellent client management skills with data center clients and hyperscalers
Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
Preferred: Master's degree in a relevant field
Preferred: Professional certifications such as PMP, LEED, Six Sigma, or CDCP
Preferred: Experience delivering hyperscale data center campuses exceeding 100MW
Preferred: Knowledge of Uptime Institute Tier Standards and Tier III/IV certifications
Preferred: Experience in global organizations and multicultural teams
Preferred: Knowledge of project management software and data center construction technologies
Preferred: Business development experience securing data center project opportunities
Preferred: Understanding of data center design standards, MEP systems, power distribution, cooling systems, and commissioning processes
Preferred: Familiarity with fast-track delivery, modular construction, and prefabrication strategies

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