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Ashburn, Virginia · USA job

Senior Project Manager, Data Center-Construction

Jones Lang LaSalle

Ashburn, Virginia

Job description

Overview

Senior Project Manager, Data Centers-Construction leads fast-track data center builds, coordinating scope, schedule, budget, and quality while ensuring client satisfaction. You'll mentor junior PMs and drive standardized delivery and risk resolution across engagements. The role involves technical coordination, safety, and compliance in mission-critical environments, with opportunities for people management. You'll work with cross-functional teams to deliver high-stakes infrastructure at scale and shape the client experience in a dynamic sector.

Compensation / Benefits
  • 401(k) plan with matching
  • 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
Responsibilities
  • Lead project delivery across assigned engagements, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction
  • Develop and implement solutions for risks, escalations, and execution challenges with the right resources
  • Manage project planning, procurement, financials, and contract execution in fast-track or phased delivery models
  • Maintain high performance across PM responsibilities
  • Mentor and coordinate PMs, APMs, and project coordinators to ensure delivery consistency
  • Possibly provide people management including coaching, performance management, and development
  • Build and nurture relationships with clients, contractors, vendors, and stakeholders across multiple projects
  • Drive alignment and resolve complex coordination, communication, escalation, and execution challenges
  • Promote site safety and enforce quality and compliance standards across projects and teams
  • Coordinate complex technical execution and planning activities including commissioning, shutdown planning, MOP development, and energized work
Key requirements
  • 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 large-scale ($50M+) technically complex projects with demanding schedules and mission-critical MEP infrastructure
  • Experience coordinating contractors, vendors, and technical stakeholders in active operational environments
  • Experience managing project financials, procurement activities, and contract execution across complex delivery models
  • Strong knowledge of mission-critical MEP systems, critical power/cooling infrastructure, and commissioning practices
  • Strong communication, coordination, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
  • Proven ability to lead projects in fast-track, high-pressure, or ambiguous environments
  • Advanced proficiency with project management, scheduling, and financial management tools
  • Ability to travel up to 50%
  • Preferred: Professional certifications such as PE, PMP, CCM, CDCP, or DCDC; experience with design-build, EPC, or accelerated/parallelized schedules; familiarity with UPS, generators, switchgear, chillers, CRAC/CRAH, and BMS; understanding of electrical/mechanical systems and commissioning for 24/7 operations
  • This position does not provide visa sponsorship
  • Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
  • Excellent communication
  • Stakeholder management
  • Problem-solving
  • Project management and scheduling tools
  • Financial management and procurement
  • MOP development and energized work coordination

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