Senior Project Manager - Owners Rep
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Illinois, United States · Posted November 5, 2026
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Senior Project Manager – Data Center Development
Location: Chicago, IL
We are partnering with a growing organization in the data center industry seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex development and construction projects from design through commissioning and turnover.
This individual will serve as the primary owner representative, overseeing project budgets, schedules, consultants, contractors, procurement, design coordination, and executive reporting. The role will also provide leadership to junior project team members and help establish project management best practices across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Lead multiple data center development and construction projects from inception through completion
Serve as the primary point of contact for contractors, consultants, customers, and internal stakeholders
Manage project budgets, forecasts, schedules, cash flow, and financial reporting
Oversee design development, construction progress, quality, safety, and commissioning
Lead procurement, contract negotiations, change orders, and vendor/consultant selection
Identify project risks and develop recovery plans to maintain schedule and budget
Provide executive-level reporting on project financials, schedule, risks, and overall performance
Partner cross-functionally with Construction, Operations, Finance, Legal, and Procurement
Mentor Project Managers, Coordinators, and other project team members
Support continuous improvement of project management processes and standards
Ideal Background
8+ years of construction, development, or mission-critical project management experience
Background with a general contractor, developer, or owner’s representative
Experience managing large, complex construction projects and cross-functional teams
Data center or other mission-critical construction experience strongly preferred
Strong experience with budgeting, scheduling, contracts, procurement, and project controls
Comfortable presenting to senior and executive leadership
Experience with tools such as Procore, Yardi, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, and Excel preferred
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Ability to travel as project needs require