Senior Project Manager - Mission Critical

Location: Aurora, IL 60504

Reference: JNL-DCSPM-AUR-102226

The western suburbs of Chicago have become one of the busiest data center corridors in the Midwest, and Aurora is right at the center of it with large campuses expanding along I-88. A well-regarded general contractor is looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead mission-critical work here. If you like being trusted with big, technical projects and working with a team that has your back, we'd love to talk.

What You'll Do

- Lead data center projects from early preconstruction and buyout through commissioning, turnover and closeout

- Take full ownership of budgets, schedules, forecasts, change orders and owner reporting

- Build strong relationships with owners, design teams and key electrical and mechanical partners

- Plan procurement for long-lead equipment like switchgear, generators, UPS systems and cooling plants

- Work side by side with superintendents on safety, quality, phasing and integrated systems testing

- Mentor project managers, assistant project managers and project engineers

What You Bring

- Senior-level project management experience with a general contractor, including data center or mission-critical projects (required)

- Deep knowledge of critical power and cooling systems, MEP coordination and commissioning

- A track record of delivering large, complex projects safely, on time and on budget

- A friendly, steady leadership style and clear communication with owners and field teams

- A degree in construction management, engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience

What We Offer

$150,000–$200,000 base salary plus bonus and benefits, a strong pipeline of mission-critical work in the Chicago suburbs, and real room to grow.

Let's Talk

Advance your career in construction. Apply today and send your resume to Jenn LaQua, your construction recruiter at GPAC.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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