Senior Project Manager, Data Center-Construction

JLL • Boston, MA

7d • $139,260 - $175,500 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager leads the successful delivery of fast-track data center and mission-critical construction projects. The role oversees technical coordination, stakeholder management, and execution across assigned engagements, working independently while supporting and guiding less experienced project managers to promote project performance, operational alignment, and consistent execution standards. The position may include people management.

The Senior Project Manager leads delivery across scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction; manages project planning, procurement, financials, and contract execution; and addresses project risks and execution challenges. The role also mentors and coordinates project teams, cultivates client and stakeholder relationships, promotes site safety, and ensures quality and compliance standards. Technical coordination may include commissioning, shutdown planning, method of procedure (MOP) development, and energized work coordination.

The role is on-site in Ashburn, Virginia; Boston, Massachusetts; Denver, Colorado; or Sterling, Virginia, and may require travel up to 50% as needed. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. Compensation is $139,260–$175,500 per year. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until a candidate is identified.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field; equivalent experience is considered.
• At least 7 years of project management experience in data center construction, including leadership of complex infrastructure or capital projects.
• Experience leading large-scale projects valued at $50 million or more with demanding schedules and mission-critical MEP infrastructure.
• Experience coordinating contractors, vendors, and technical stakeholders in active operational environments.
• Experience managing project financials, procurement, and contract execution across complex delivery models.
• Strong working knowledge of mission-critical MEP systems, critical power and cooling infrastructure, and commissioning practices.
• Strong communication, coordination, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead projects in 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 visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certifications such as PE, PMP, CCM, CDCP®, or DCDC®.
• Experience with design-build, EPC, or accelerated/parallelized schedule delivery models on large-scale projects.
• Familiarity with mission-critical infrastructure systems such as UPS, generators, switchgear, chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, and building management systems.
• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems, testing, and commissioning protocols for 24/7 mission-critical operations.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent or geographically distributed sites with significant complexity and financial exposure.
• Demonstrated ability to recover or stabilize projects facing schedule, technical, or execution challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead project execution across scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Identify and resolve project risks, escalations, and execution challenges by coordinating appropriate support resources.
• Manage project planning, procurement, financials, and contract execution across fast-track or phased delivery models.
• Maintain strong performance across Project Manager responsibilities.
• Mentor project staff and contribute technical leadership, process improvement, and knowledge sharing.
• Coordinate and support Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and Project Coordinators to maintain consistent delivery, controls, and execution standards.
• Where applicable, coach employees, manage performance, coordinate workloads, and support professional development.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders across project engagements.
• Drive stakeholder alignment and resolve complex coordination, communication, escalation, and execution challenges.
• Promote and enforce site safety requirements and safe work practices.
• Ensure consistent quality, compliance, and execution standards across projects and staff.
• Lead coordination of complex technical execution and operational planning, including commissioning, shutdown planning, MOP development, and energized work coordination.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and 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 focused on mental, physical, and emotional health

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior