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Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.
Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.
B2BConsultingReal Estate
Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc. provides commercial real estate services to corporations and investors worldwide. Its work spans real estate strategy and operations, with a focus on helping clients manage costs, improve workplace and portfolio productivity, and advance sustainability goals. The company operates at the intersection of real estate, business consulting, and B2B services.
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Vice President, Data Center Cost Management at JLL

JLL is seeking a Vice President to oversee cost planning, estimating, and financial controls for large-scale data center infrastructure. The role leads value engineering, client advisory, cost governance, and development of cost management teams.

USUnited StatesLALouisianaMAMassachusettsTXTexas
$138,840 – $201,480 / year
RemoteFull-timeLeadEnglish RequiredVice President

Description

  • Direct cost management and financial oversight for mission-critical data center infrastructure projects
  • Prepare strategic cost plans, detailed estimates, feasibility analyses, cost models, and budget scenarios
  • Assess costs for electrical systems, mechanical cooling, fire suppression, building envelopes, and related infrastructure
  • Facilitate value engineering workshops and assess design, equipment, construction method, and lifecycle cost alternatives
  • Implement cost management frameworks, tracking tools, and reporting standards
  • Track budgets, cost trends, contingencies, change orders, payment applications, reconciliations, and variances
  • Partner with procurement teams on equipment pricing, delivery timelines, and vendor contract negotiations
  • Deliver market intelligence and counsel clients on procurement, phasing, schedule efficiency, labor, materials, and regional cost differences
  • Act as the primary cost advisor for clients, project teams, design consultants, and construction managers
  • Present cost reports, forecasts, and recommendations to executive stakeholders
  • Manage and mentor cost managers, estimators, and analysts
  • Create standardized procedures, estimating tools, and data center cost databases
  • Contribute to business development, client relationship management, and proposal preparation

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, quantity surveying, architecture, or a related discipline
  • At least 12 years of cost management or estimating experience, including substantial work with data centers or other mission-critical facilities
  • Advanced knowledge of data center construction costs, including electrical, mechanical cooling, fire suppression, and building envelope systems
  • Track record of managing costs for complex $100M-plus projects with significant MEP scope
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Uptime Institute Tier classifications, TIA-942, and ASHRAE TC 9.9
  • Proficiency with CostX, Bluebeam, RSMeans, or comparable estimating software and tools
  • Strong financial expertise covering budget development, cost forecasting, cash flow analysis, and financial reporting
  • Experience with design-build, construction management, and lump-sum delivery models in data center settings
  • Highly developed analytical capabilities, with the ability to communicate actionable conclusions
  • Excellent client relationship skills and executive-level communication ability
  • Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid parental leave at full salary
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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