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Position Summary The Principal Project Director – Data Center Delivery is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategic oversight and successful delivery of a portfolio of large-scale, mission-critical data center projects from a Project Management Consultancy (PMC) perspective.

The role focuses on client leadership, delivery governance, and the integration and coordination of multiple consultants, contractors, and stakeholders across the full project lifecycle. Acting as the client’s senior representative, the Principal Project Director ensures alignment between design intent, construction execution, commissioning, and operational readiness while maintaining delivery certainty, quality, safety, and compliance.

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Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery &

- Management

- Provide senior-level leadership and governance across a portfolio of concurrent data center projects.

Oversee the full project lifecycle from feasibility and design coordination through construction, commissioning, and handover.

Establish and manage integrated delivery strategies, master schedules, and milestone frameworks.

Ensure effective coordination between all project participants to achieve seamless execution across disciplines.

Identify and manage project and portfolio-level risks, driving proactive mitigation strategies.

Maintain oversight of quality assurance, technical compliance, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

Manage commissioning, integrated systems testing (IST), and readiness-for-operations processes.

Ensure adherence to contractual obligations, scope alignment, and change governance from a PMC standpoint.

Act as the independent delivery assurance function, protecting client interests at all stages.

Client Management &

- Stakeholder Leadership

Serve as the primary senior point of contact for client executives, steering committees, and key decision-makers.

Represent the client’s interests across all consultants, contractors, and third-party specialists.

Lead high-level coordination between client teams, designers, engineers, contractors, vendors, and authorities.

Provide strategic advisory support on data center delivery models, phasing strategies, risk allocation, and execution planning.

Facilitate clear, structured communication and decision-making across complex stakeholder environments.

Lead executive reporting, governance meetings, and issue resolution forums.

Manage expectations, resolve conflicts, and drive alignment between technical, operational, and commercial priorities.





Build trusted, long-term client relationships and support account growth through delivery excellence.

Consultant &

- Contractor Coordination

Lead and integrate multidisciplinary consultant teams including architects, engineers, planners, and specialists.

Oversee contractor coordination across enabling works, core & shell, MEP, IT, and specialist systems packages.

Drive collaboration and accountability across all delivery partners.

Ensure clarity of roles, responsibilities, interfaces, and information flows.

Manage design coordination, technical workshops, and constructability reviews.

Lead resolution of interface issues between trades, systems, and project phases.

Promote a “one-team” delivery mindset across all external partners.

Leadership &

- Team Management

Lead, mentor, and develop senior project managers and technical leads.

Foster a cooperative, high-performance culture focused on accountability, transparency, and delivery outcomes.

Oversee resource planning and deployment across the project portfolio.

Support capability building in mission-critical and data center delivery within the organization.

Contribute to succession planning and leadership development initiatives.

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Technical

Skills &

- Expertise

Data Center–Specific Expertise (Preferred)

Mission-critical infrastructure design, construction, and operational readiness.

Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) systems.

Uptime Institute Tier I–IV classification standards.

Electrical systems: utility coordination, UPS, generators, switchgear, PDUs, and redundancy architectures.

Mechanical and cooling systems: CRAC/CRAH, chilled water, hot/cold aisle containment, free cooling, and liquid cooling.

Fire detection, suppression, and life safety systems.

Structured cabling, network infrastructure, and connectivity pathways.

Physical security, monitoring, and access control systems.

Sustainability and energy efficiency standards (LEED, ASHRAE, regional regulations).

Project &

- Program Management

Advanced application of PMI, PgMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent methodologies.

Strong expertise in complex, multi-project and multi-stakeholder delivery environments.

Proficiency in project scheduling and controls tools such as Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.

Deep understanding of construction management, contract administration, and procurement strategies.

Experience leading commissioning, integrated testing, and handover processes.

Strong change control and delivery governance capability from a PMC perspective.

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Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related discipline.

Master’s degree in a technical, project management, or business field is advantageous.





Professional Certifications (Preferred not Mandatory)

PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, or equivalent.

Data center–specific certifications (e.g., Uptime Institute ATD, CDCP, CDFOM) preferred.

Experience

20-25 years of experience in project or program management of large-scale capital projects.

Direct experience delivering data center or mission-critical facilities, full life cycle of Data center projects

Proven track record of delivering multiple complex data center projects concurrently.

Extensive experience working within a PMC, consultancy, or professional services environment.

Demonstrated ability to lead complex stakeholder ecosystems across clients, consultants, and contractors.

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Performance

Metrics

Success in this role will be measured by:

Nil Lost Time Injuries or Fatalities

On-time and milestone-driven project delivery performance.

Effectiveness of consultant and contractor coordination.

Client satisfaction and strength of long-term client relationships.

Quality of communication, governance, and issue resolution.

Safety performance across the project portfolio.

On time monthly revenue recognition for JLL billing - bill submission and approvals

Accounts Receivable aging - not beyond contract payment terms

Project profitability - revenue and cost projections

Resource mobilisation in line with contract and approvals

Manage all JLL contract variations and change managment

Team engagement, capability development, and retention

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

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.

About JLL –

We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility.

That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.

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