Sr. Project Manager, Data Centers

JLL•Cedar Park, TX

7d•$115,000 - $150,000•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager leads end-to-end delivery of complex, high-value, high-profile mission-critical and data-center infrastructure projects. This senior role owns cost, schedule, scope, procurement, quality, and client outcomes for assigned engagements and serves as the primary point of accountability to clients and internal leadership. The role also directs PMs, APMs, and Project Coordinators supporting the projects. The position leads feasibility and pre-design work, accelerated delivery, procurement and commercial execution, contractor coordination, project financial management, client reporting, risk management, quality assurance, commissioning, field assessments, and contract administration. Work includes critical power, cooling, life-safety, and control systems in active, energized environments. The role enforces site safety requirements and may require travel up to 100% for specific projects. The position is remote, with listed locations in Austin, Cedar Park, Georgetown, and Round Rock, Texas. Expected compensation is $115,000–$150,000 per year. 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 is preferred.
At least 7 years of construction project management experience in data center, industrial, or other mission-critical environments, including ownership of full delivery on large, complex, high-value projects.
Track record delivering projects with total project costs of $50 million 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.
Commercial and contract leadership experience, including RFP development, negotiation, and administration of GMP, NTE, or similar contract structures on 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 NFPA and ASHRAE commissioning standards across data center system types.
Exceptional communication, negotiation, executive-level presentation, and reporting skills; ability to serve as the primary client-facing project representative.
Ability to work autonomously and exercise decisive judgment in ambiguous, high-pressure, fast-track environments where conventional sequencing does not apply.
Availability to travel up to 100% for specific projects 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.
Experience leading speed-to-market delivery for colocation operators or hyperscale clients.
Familiarity with UPS systems, generators, chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, BMS networks, and alternative cooling technologies across a broad range of capacity scales.
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 high complexity and financial exposure.
Ability to manage and recover projects under significant financial, schedule, or technical stress.
Commitment to professional development and continuous improvement in mission-critical construction delivery.

Responsibilities

Lead full project delivery for complex, high-value engagements, owning performance across cost, schedule, scope, weekly OAC meetings, quality, and client satisfaction.
Guide PMs, APMs, and Project Coordinators, maintaining delivery standards, documentation integrity, and workstream alignment.
Lead pre-design and feasibility work with engineering, including due diligence, constructability reviews, capacity validation, and value engineering; establish viable design paths and ROM estimates.
Drive compressed, parallelized delivery methods to meet speed-to-market commitments, adapting conventional planning and contractor coordination approaches.
Develop and review Method of Procedures (MOPs) for critical infrastructure, provide detailed status reports, and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
Execute procurement and commercial activities, 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 for complex, phased, 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, translating technical requirements into actionable plans and delivering data-driven reporting.
Identify, document, and escalate technical, schedule, and commercial risks; make decisions 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, onsite electrical equipment evaluations, operational testing, commissioning, and regular inspections of buildings and equipment.
Supervise electrical equipment maintenance, testing, and contractor work to ensure quality standards and regulatory compliance.
Collaborate on project plans, specifications, and engineering drawings using CAD software; ensure designs comply with applicable codes, regulations, and industry 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 lockout-tagout (LOTO) and safe work practices; lead safety stand-downs and corrective actions following incidents.
Support contract administration, compliance, insurance documentation, and governance for assigned engagements.