Job Description

Position: Senior Project Manager – Construction & Development (Data Centers)

Location: Chicago, Illinois

A leading infrastructure development firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex data center construction projects, with a strong focus on MEP systems. This role manages projects from early planning through commissioning, ensuring delivery on time, on budget, and to spec.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end project execution: planning, permitting, construction, and commissioning
• Support RFPs, vendor selection, and contract negotiations
• Oversee budgets, capital expenditures, and financial reporting
• Manage general contractors, subcontractors, and consultants
• Coordinate across stakeholders during design, build, and commissioning phases
• Ensure schedule, safety, sustainability, and quality standards are met
• Drive documentation workflows and manage project updates

Requirements:

• 5+ years in construction/project management, especially in mission-critical or data center builds
• Strong MEP and infrastructure experience
• Proven leadership across cross-functional teams and vendors
• Skilled in Procore, Microsoft Project, and budget management
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• PMP certification preferred
• Bachelor's in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field

Preferred:

• Experience with multi-megawatt data centers and phased deployments
• Familiarity with commissioning processes and infrastructure handover
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects across various locations

📩 Interested? Apply now or reach out to learn more!

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