Senior Project Manager (Data Centres)

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JLL is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee complex data centre initiatives. In this pivotal position, you'll drive the development and execution of mission-critical projects, ensuring they meet stringent timelines, budgets, and client expectations. Your expertise will be crucial in navigating the unique challenges of data centre environments, from conceptual design to final implementation.

As the primary liaison between our prestigious clients and multidisciplinary teams, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of digital infrastructure. We will rely on your experience in strategic planning, risk mitigation, and client relationships in high-stakes technical settings to help JLL power the digital economy through state-of-the-art data centre solutions.

This role will be based at various client sites and require daily on-site presence.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

1. Project Management
   • Develop and execute project-specific and client-driven goals, schedules, budgets, strategy, and detailed assumptions with methodology for accomplishing and/or managing goals and objectives.
   • Establish and maintain project goals and success criteria that meet both JLL and Client needs.
   • Build and maintain confidence and rapport with client representatives and ensure that the scopes of project and outside business forces affecting the project are fully understood and that specific deliverables are fully understood with performance standards and other relevant criteria.
   • Coordinate any necessary due diligence efforts on behalf of the internal team, project partners, clients, and/or end users, maintaining and delivering all appropriate documentation.
   • Develop a detailed project budget based on historical and market data and clearly defined set of budget assumptions.
   • Act as the primary senior-level contact with the client throughout the duration of the project.
   • Guide the client and team through the design implementation process including conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction documentation and signoff.
   • Develop and maintain Master Project Schedules and manage the successful execution of projects so that completion falls within intended time-frames.
   • Prepare various RFPs needed for vendor and contractor services as well as manage the contractor, vendor selection process.
   • Develop procedures for distribution, receipt, opening, levelling, and award of projects and services.
   • Interact face-to-face, telephonically, and online in the facilitation and initiation of all critical project meetings and coordination exercises with internal staff, key stakeholders, and external users to ensure responsibilities are efficiently, accurately, and effectively communicated and understood by all concerned.
   • Manage project performance against schedules, scheduled milestones, and critical path items on multiple projects.
   • Manage vendor and project team performance to ensure compliance with contractual requirements, all regulating entities, and client expectations.
   • Build and manage teams as applicable.
2. Growth of the Company
   • Identify, manage, and mitigate areas of concern regarding potential liabilities and risk (fee, our reputation, errors and omissions, etc.) to Management Committee and Region Manager.
   • Contribute where needed and/or requested by JLL Management Committee or Market Lead in the refinement of best practices of standards of excellence for the business unit and JLL overall.
   • Assist in training and developing team members in the skills and understanding of firm procedures, methodology, and practices expected for a successful project implementation.
   • Ensure that Team Lead is fully and accurately informed of all project, internal, and client issues affecting the perception of the local, national, and global reputation of the firm.
   • Assist Local PDS Team in meeting AGM numbers on a Regional and National level as determined on a yearly basis by the Management Executive Committee.
3. Business Development
   • Directly responsible for enhancing team revenues through the maintenance and expansion of existing client relationships and by deepening existing relationships and developing new relationships. Functions as a subject matter expert for a specific product or service. Able to communicate all available products and service offerings of the Firm. Contributes to the development of new product and service delivery ideas for the business unit.
4. Accounts Receivable
   • Ensure that all accounts receivables are maintained at a level not to exceed planned working capital charge as set by corporate finance, the project team, and/or the Regional Operations Manager.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• 10 + years of progressive experience with Tier 2, 3 or 4 Data Centre(s) or Critical manufacturing Operation(s).
• 10 + years of experience in project management or related activity
• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is preferred
• Additional certifications such as Uptime Institute: Accredited Tier Designer (ATD), Accredited Tier Specialist (ATS), and Accredited Operations Specialist (AOS) certifications, CDCP (Certified Data Centre Professional) or DCCA (Data Centre Certified Associate) would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of data centre infrastructure, including cooling systems, power distribution, network architecture, and security systems.
• Oversight Knowledge of white tile environment (Environment, contaminants (Zinc), cleanliness, migration strategies, cabling, fiber)
• Industry Awareness: Up-to-date knowledge of data centre trends, technologies, and best practices in energy efficiency and sustainability.
• Regulatory Compliance: Familiarity with relevant building codes, electrical standards, and data centre-specific regulations (e.g., ASHRAE guidelines).
• Sustainability: Understanding of green building practices and energy-efficient data centre design principles.
• Contract Management: Experience in negotiating and managing complex vendor and supplier contracts.
• Disaster Recovery: Knowledge of disaster recovery planning and business continuity strategies for data centres with emphasis on MOP disaster recovery during live-environment construction
• Continuous Improvement: Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with industry advancements.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Join an industry leader and shape the future of commercial real estate
• Deep investment in cutting-edge technology to power your work
• Comprehensive and competitive benefits plan
• A supportive, caring, and diverse work environment designed for your growth and well-being

Location:

On-site – Toronto, ON

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!