JLL · 6 days ago
Project Manager - Mission Critical
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $140K/yr
4+ years expJLL is seeking a Project Manager for Mission Critical projects located in Englewood, CO. The role involves leading the execution of complex, fast-track data-center infrastructure projects, ensuring performance across cost, schedule, and client communication for tier-one clients.
CommercialReal Estate
Responsibilities
Lead pre‑design efforts, including due diligence, constructability reviews, and value engineering to optimize cost and schedule
Manage prime contractors and trades (electrical, mechanical, controls, fire protection, structural, and general trades) through complex, phased delivery
Oversee technical and strategic procurement, drafting and administering RFPs for construction, equipment, and professional services; manage vendor qualification, selection, negotiation, and contract execution
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 power, cooling, life‑safety, and control systems within active environments
Enforce site safety protocols, including lockout‑tagout (LOTO) procedures and safe work practices in energized facilities
Serve as the primary client and stakeholder interface, translating technical requirements into actionable plans, leading executive‑level meetings, and delivering data‑driven progress reports
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, tracking performance metrics and maintaining project delivery under aggressive timelines
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Professional certifications such as PMP, CCM, CDCP®, or DCDC®
Experience with design‑build or accelerated schedule delivery models
Familiarity with UPS systems, generators, chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, BMS networks, and alternative cooling technologies
Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems, testing, and commissioning protocols for 24/7 operations
Experience managing multiple concurrent or geographically distributed sites
Demonstrated risk‑management capabilities for complex technical and schedule challenges
Commitment to professional development and continuous improvement in mission‑critical construction
Company
JLL
We’re a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management.
10001+ employees
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