Sr. Project Manager (technical), Data Centers

JLL • Colorado Springs, CO

1d • Remote

About The Position

Lead end-to-end delivery of complex, high-value mission-critical and data-center infrastructure projects. The Senior Project Manager owns performance across cost, schedule, scope, procurement, quality, and client outcomes for assigned projects; directs supporting project managers, assistant project managers, and coordinators; and serves as the primary point of accountability to clients and internal leadership.

The role leads pre-design and feasibility work, including due diligence, constructability reviews, capacity validation, value engineering, and ROM estimates. It drives compressed, parallelized delivery, develops and reviews critical-infrastructure Methods of Procedure, manages procurement and commercial execution, and coordinates prime and trade contracts through phased and overlapping work. The position oversees budgets, forecasts, change orders, pay applications, variance analysis, risk, contract administration, and client reporting.

The role also provides field and technical oversight for critical power, cooling, life-safety, controls, and other building systems, including assessments, testing, commissioning, inspections, maintenance, and contractor supervision in active, energized environments. It supports project planning, specifications, and engineering drawings using CAD; ensures compliance with applicable codes and standards; and enforces site safety protocols, including lockout-tagout. Travel may be required up to 100% for specific projects. The position is remote, with locations listed as Colorado City, TX and Colorado Springs, CO. Visa sponsorship is not provided; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related technical field.
• At least 8 years of construction project management experience in data center, industrial, or other mission-critical environments.
• Demonstrated ownership of full delivery for large, complex, high-value projects, including projects with total costs of $50M or more, high schedule intensity, and technically complex MEP scopes.
• Direct oversight of electrical, mechanical, generator, controls, and structural trade contractors in active, energized construction settings.
• Proven commercial and contract leadership, including RFP development, negotiation, and administration of GMP, NTE, or similar contract structures for large project scopes.
• Advanced proficiency with project management, scheduling, and financial management software.
• Deep working knowledge of MEP systems, critical power and cooling infrastructure, and commissioning standards including NFPA and ASHRAE across data-center system types.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, executive-level presentation, and reporting skills; ability to serve as the primary project representative to demanding clients.
• Ability to operate with high autonomy and decisive judgment in ambiguous, high-pressure, fast-track environments.
• Availability to travel up to 100% for specific projects as needed.
• Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead full project delivery for complex, high-value engagements and own outcomes across cost, schedule, scope, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Lead weekly OAC meetings and provide rigorous, data-driven reporting to clients and internal leadership.
• Direct and guide PMs, APMs, and Project Coordinators; maintain delivery standards, documentation integrity, and workstream alignment.
• Lead pre-design and feasibility work with engineering, including due diligence, constructability review, capacity validation, value engineering, and ROM estimates.
• Drive compressed, parallelized delivery approaches and coordinate contractors for fast-track projects.
• Develop and review Methods of Procedure (MOPs) for critical infrastructure and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Execute procurement and commercial work, including RFP development, vendor qualification, negotiation, and direct contracting under NTE/GMP arrangements.
• Coordinate prime and trade contracts across electrical, mechanical, controls, fire protection, structural, and general trades through phased and overlapping delivery.
• Manage GMP/NTE budgets, ROM development, change orders, forecasts, pay applications, and variance analysis.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day client interface and translate technical requirements into actionable plans.
• Identify, document, and escalate technical, schedule, and commercial risks; exercise judgment within established guidelines and escalate high-stakes issues appropriately.
• Ensure quality assurance and commissioning of critical power, cooling, life-safety, and control systems in active, energized environments.
• Perform field assessments, including electrical equipment evaluations, operational testing, and commissioning activities.
• Inspect buildings and equipment to identify maintenance and repair needs and ensure regulatory and industry-standard compliance.
• Supervise electrical equipment maintenance, testing, and contractor work to ensure quality standards.
• Collaborate on project plans, specifications, and engineering drawings using CAD software, ensuring designs comply with applicable codes and standards.
• Provide technical expertise in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire safety, and reliable power systems, including UPS, batteries, emergency generators, transfer switches, switchgear, and distributed generation.
• Enforce site safety protocols, including LOTO and safe work practices; lead safety stand-downs and corrective actions when incidents occur.
• Support contract administration, compliance, insurance documentation, and governance on assigned engagements.

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 package focused on mental, physical, and emotional health

What This Job Offers

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