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Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.
Planning and Controls Lead – Data Center Construction
Lead project planning, scheduling, and controls functions for mission-critical data center construction projects, ensuring on-time delivery, budget compliance, and effective resource management throughout all project phases.
Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project, including baseline schedules, critical path analysis, look-ahead planning, and milestone tracking for design, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
Establish and monitor project controls framework including cost tracking, earned value management (EVM), change order management, cash flow forecasting, and variance analysis to ensure projects remain within approved budgets.
Coordinate schedule integration across multiple disciplines (electrical, mechanical, structural, architectural) and stakeholders including design teams, general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and commissioning agents.
Conduct regular schedule updates, progress assessments, and risk analysis to identify potential delays, resource conflicts, or critical path impacts, implementing recovery plans and mitigation strategies as needed.
Prepare and present comprehensive progress reports, S-curves, three-week look-aheads, and executive dashboards for project leadership, clients, and senior management stakeholders.
Lead project planning meetings, schedule reviews, and coordination sessions to align construction sequencing, material deliveries, equipment installations, and testing activities with overall project objectives.
Monitor contractor performance metrics, productivity rates, and milestone achievements, implementing corrective actions when performance deviates from baseline expectations.
Manage document control processes including RFIs, submittals, transmittals, and change management workflows to ensure timely approvals and minimize impact to construction progress.
Minimum 15 years of project controls experience in commercial or industrial construction with at least 3-5 years in data center, mission-critical facilities, or complex MEP-intensive projects. Primavera P6 proficiency and PSP/PMI-SP certification preferred.
If this job description 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.
