Senior Project Manager, Data Center Construction

JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle)

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Work type
On-site
Location
Boston, MAAshburn, VADenver, COSterling, VA
Salary
$139,260–$175,500 / yr
Posted
6 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Oct 2, 2026

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $157k
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This role pays less than 73% of similar roles. Most pay $154,437–$228,375 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $157k versus about $191k for comparable roles.

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About JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle)

JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle) is a global professional services firm specializing in real estate and investment management, providing services to buyers, sellers, tenants, landlords, investors, and developers. Industry: Commercial Real Estate Services

JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle) currently has 72 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Project Manager, Data Center Construction

Senior Project Manager, Data Center-Construction leads the successful delivery of fast-track data center and mission-critical projects while providing mentorship to less experienced project managers. The role involves overseeing project scope, schedule, budget, and quality while managing procurement, financials, and contract execution across phased delivery models. Key responsibilities include coordinating complex technical activities such as commissioning, shutdown planning, MOP development, and energized work coordination in active operational environments. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in mission-critical MEP systems, including critical power, cooling infrastructure, UPS, generators, switchgear, chillers, and building management systems. Required skills include proficiency in project management, scheduling, and financial tools to manage large-scale capital projects. This role solves the challenge of executing complex infrastructure projects under demanding schedules while ensuring site safety, quality compliance, and seamless stakeholder alignment across multiple concurrent sites.

What you'll do

  • Lead the delivery of fast-track data center projects including scope, schedule, budget, and quality management.
  • Resolve project risks, escalations, and execution challenges by coordinating with appropriate support resources.
  • Manage procurement, financial tracking, and contract execution for complex construction projects.
  • Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior project managers and coordinators to ensure consistent delivery standards.
  • Cultivate relationships with clients, contractors, and vendors while resolving complex coordination and communication issues.
  • Enforce site safety requirements and maintain quality compliance across all assigned projects.
  • Coordinate complex technical activities including commissioning, shutdown planning, MOP development, and energized work.

What we're looking for

  • 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 including complex infrastructure or capital projects.
  • Proven experience leading large-scale ($50M+), technically complex projects with mission-critical MEP infrastructure and demanding schedules.
  • Experience managing project financials, procurement activities, and contract execution across complex delivery models.
  • Strong working knowledge of mission-critical MEP systems, critical power/cooling infrastructure, and commissioning practices.
  • Advanced proficiency with project management, scheduling, and financial management tools.
  • Ability to travel up to 50% as needed.
  • Professional certifications such as PE, PMP, CCM, CDCP®, or DCDC® (preferred); experience with design-build or EPC models (preferred).

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