Project Manager – Mission Critical
Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Colorado • United States
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Salary
💰 $120,000 - $140,000 per year
About the role
- Lead the end-to-end execution of complex, fast-track mission‑critical and data‑center infrastructure projects
- Manage prime contractors and trades (electrical, mechanical, controls, fire protection, structural, and general trades)
- Oversee technical and strategic procurement, drafting and administering RFPs for construction, equipment, and professional services
- Develop and maintain project charters, logistics plans, and integrated schedules; monitor critical path, milestones, and recovery plans
- Own full‑cycle financial management, including ROM development, baseline budgets, change orders, forecasts, pay applications, and variance analysis
- Ensure quality assurance and commissioning of critical systems within active environments
- Enforce site safety protocols
- Serve as the primary client and stakeholder interface, translating technical requirements into actionable plans
- Coordinate cross‑functional teams to align design, construction, and commissioning activities
- Manage contract administration, compliance, and governance of scopes, insurance documentation, and approvals
- Implement risk identification and mitigation strategies
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related technical field
- 4-6 years of construction project management experience in data center, industrial, or other mission‑critical environments
- Direct oversight of trade contractors (electrical, mechanical, generator, controls, structural) in active construction settings
- Advanced proficiency with project management, scheduling software, and financial management tools
- Expertise in technical RFP development, procurement, and contract administration
- Working knowledge of MEP systems, critical power/cooling infrastructure, and commissioning standards (NFPA, ASHRAE)
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and reporting skills, including executive‑level status presentation
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, priorities, and fast‑track deadlines
- Availability to travel up to 25% to project sites
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
- 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
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Hard skills
construction project managementfinancial managementtechnical RFP developmentprocurementcontract administrationscheduling softwarevariance analysisquality assurancecommissioningrisk identification
Soft skills
communicationnegotiationreportingstakeholder managementprioritizationtime managementteam coordinationclient interfaceproblem-solvingleadership
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Construction ManagementBachelor’s degree in Engineeringrelated technical field certification