SVP, Variable Technical Projects – Data Centers

Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

. Lead the Data Center Project Management team and oversee regional mission-critical project teams .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $250,000 - $275,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive project management expertise in data center construction, including P&L responsibility, financial management, and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to lead multi-project teams, drive business development, and ensure adherence to technical standards and safety protocols.

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Project Management ExperienceP&L ResponsibilityBusiness DevelopmentMission-Critical MEP Systems ExpertiseStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementFinancial ManagementSchedulingRisk ManagementProcurement ManagementContract ExecutionTechnical Standards ComplianceCommissioning PracticesOrganizational DesignCareer Development

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsNegotiation SkillsLeadership SkillsMentoring SkillsRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Project Management ToolsScheduling ToolsFinancial Management ToolsBuilding Management SystemsMEP Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

PEPMPCCMCDCP®DCDC®

Industry Keywords

Data Center ConstructionMission-Critical ProjectsColocation OperatorsHyperscale ClientsDesign-BuildEPCCritical Power InfrastructureCooling InfrastructureGeographically Distributed SitesChallenged Project Recovery

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Data Center Project Management team and oversee regional mission-critical project teams
Establish annual and midterm priorities, goals, and operational plans
Align organizational design, staffing levels, and delivery capacity with business strategies
Partner with senior leadership on priorities, growth targets, and resourcing
Monitor market trends and client needs to drive service innovation and team growth
Drive regional business development and client relationship networks
Lead budgets, schedules, proposals, pursuit strategies, and client presentations
Manage the region’s P&L, project financials, budgets, forecasts, risks, and resource utilization
Oversee performance, workload planning, career development, hiring, onboarding, and technical development
Train, mentor, and coach project management talent
Serve as Lead Technical Manager and senior escalation point for complex operational, technical, schedule, and commercial issues
Ensure technical standards, safety protocols, and quality control practices
Build relationships with clients, contractors, vendors, and stakeholders
Lead stakeholder alignment across concurrent projects and clarify technical information

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
12+ years of progressive project management experience in data center construction
Extensive management experience leading multi-project teams and complex programs
Experience managing multiple work groups or teams through subordinate managers/supervisors
Experience with organizational design, staffing, and career development
P&L responsibility and experience managing financial or external risks and department budgets
Business development experience, including proposals, budgets, and schedules
Experience leading or overseeing large-scale ($50M+), technically complex projects
Experience coordinating contractors, vendors, and technical stakeholders in active operational environments
Experience managing project financials, procurement activities, and contract execution
Expertise in mission-critical MEP systems, critical power/cooling infrastructure, and commissioning practices
Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to lead teams in fast-track, high-pressure, or ambiguous delivery environments
Advanced proficiency with project management, scheduling, and financial management tools
Willingness to travel across the region as needed, up to 50%
Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
Professional certifications such as PE, PMP, CCM, CDCP®, or DCDC® are preferred
Experience with design-build, EPC, or accelerated/parallelized schedule delivery models is preferred
Experience with colocation operators or hyperscale clients is preferred
Familiarity with UPS, generators, switchgear, chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, and building management systems is preferred
Understanding of electrical and mechanical systems, testing, and commissioning protocols is preferred
Experience managing geographically distributed sites is preferred
Experience recovering or redirecting challenged projects, programs, or teams is preferred
Experience building or scaling regional project management teams is 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