Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager – Data Center ConstructionAbout the RoleJLH Consulting & Construction is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead delivery of a large-scale data center project in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area. You will own the project from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover, managing scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality for a mission-critical facility. You'll be the primary point of contact for the owner and will lead a team of project managers, engineers, superintendents, and trade partners.What You'll DoLead all phases of project delivery, including preconstruction, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout, for a 2.5M sq ft data center.Serve as the main client contact, building strong relationships with owner representatives, design teams, utilities, and local authorities having jurisdiction.Develop and manage project budgets, cost forecasts, and change orders, keeping financial performance on target.Build and maintain the master schedule, coordinating long-lead equipment such as generators, switchgear, UPS systems, transformers, and cooling infrastructure.Oversee subcontractor buyout, contract negotiation, and performance management.Drive a strong safety culture, with zero-incident goals and compliance with OSHA and site-specific requirements.Coordinate integrated systems testing and Level 1–5 commissioning with the commissioning agent and owner.Manage risk, resolve issues quickly, and escalate when needed.Mentor and develop project managers, project engineers, and field staff.Report regularly on project status to senior leadership and the client.What You BringRequired:Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.10+ years of commercial construction project management experience, including at least 5 years on mission-critical projects (data centers, hospitals, labs, or similar).A track record of delivering projects valued at $500M or more.Strong working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems typical of data centers, including medium-voltage distribution, redundancy configurations (N+1, 2N), and cooling systems.Experience managing budgets, schedules, and contracts in fast-paced environments.Proficiency with project management and scheduling tools such as Procore, Primavera P6, or Microsoft Project.Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills.Preferred:PMP, DBIA, or LEED AP certification.OSHA 30 certification.Experience with hyperscale or colocation clients.Familiarity with Wisconsin building codes and local permitting.Experience with design-build and fast-track delivery methods.