Sr. Project Manager/Owner’s Rep, Development

T5 Properties LLC
Northlake, IL
On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward experienced construction professionals comfortable with data center development and stakeholder management, with a focus on cross-functional leadership and process improvement.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 8+ years of construction project management experience and a track record of managing complex data center projects.
    — “8+ years of project management experience in construction, development, or mission-critical environments.”
  • Individuals with a history of leading cross-functional teams and aligning project goals with customer and operational needs.
    — “Oversee consultants, contractors, and internal teams, ensuring projects meet customer commitments, operational requirements, and company objectives.”
  • Professionals who have demonstrated expertise in budgeting, scheduling, and contract administration, especially with tools like Yardi and Procore.
    — “Strong understanding of construction management, project controls, budgeting, scheduling, and contract administration.”

Things to consider

  • The role demands physical presence on active construction sites, including exposure to uneven surfaces and environmental conditions.
    — “Ability to walk, stand, and navigate active construction sites, including uneven surfaces and stairs.”
  • Travel is a significant component of the role, requiring on-site coordination with stakeholders and contractors.
    — “Travel as required.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience managing multiple projects and your ability to influence executive-level stakeholders.
    — “Prepare and present executive-level project reporting, including budget, schedule, and risk updates.”
  • Emphasize your hands-on experience with data center development and your alignment with lease commitments and operational standards.
    — “Oversee design development and ensure alignment with lease commitments, operational requirements, and project objectives.”
  • Showcase your proficiency with Yardi, Procore, and other relevant tools in your resume and interview responses.
    — “Proficiency in Yardi, Procore, Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Bluebeam, and related software.”
  • Demonstrate your ability to mentor and drive process improvements in project management practices.
    — “Mentor Project Managers, Coordinators, and other project team members.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • successful project completion
  • budget adherence
Typical background
8+ years of project management experiencedegree in engineering or related field

Skills & requirements

Required

Project ManagementConstruction ManagementBudgetingContract NegotiationStakeholder Management

Preferred

Data Center Experience

Stack & domain

Project ManagementConstructionDevelopmentMission-critical EnvironmentsContract NegotiationChange Order ManagementConsultant/vendor SelectionConstruction ProgressSafety PerformanceQuality StandardsCommissioning ActivitiesExecutive ReportingBudgetingSchedulingContract AdministrationYardiProcoreMicrosoft ProjectExcelPowerpointBluebeamLeadershipNegotiationCommunicationProblem SolvingData Center DevelopmentFacilities ManagementData Center Operations

About the role

Original posting from T5 Properties LLC via Lever

Company Description

Forever On! From the start in 2008, T5 has been focused on supporting enterprise and hyperscale customers with customized data center solutions. Today, we remain dedicated to an unrivaled level of quality that extends across the lifecycle of the core data center ranging from customized turnkey development, facilities management and data center operations to customized construction needs worldwide!

The world’s biggest companies trust T5 with their data center operations.

At T5, our success is fueled by our team. With over 400 engineers, technicians and professional staff, we’re proud to foster an inclusive culture of excellence and progression that’s dedicated to serving our customers

-Commitment to Diversity & Military Veterans

-Battle-Tested Leadership Experience

-100% Data Center Focused

-Owner-Operator Mindset

The Senior Project Manager leads the planning, execution, and delivery of complex data center development projects from design through commissioning and turnover. This role serves as the primary owner representative, accountable for project safety, quality, schedule, budget, and stakeholder management.

The Senior Project Manager oversees consultants, contractors, and internal teams, ensuring projects meet customer commitments, operational requirements, and company objectives. This individual proactively manages project risks, financial performance, and executive reporting while mentoring junior project team members and driving process improvements across the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead multiple concurrent development and construction projects from inception through completion.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
  • Manage project budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and financial reporting using Yardi, Procore, and related tools.
  • Develop and maintain project schedules, identify risks, and implement recovery plans when needed.
  • Oversee design development and ensure alignment with lease commitments, operational requirements, and project objectives.
  • Lead procurement efforts, contract negotiations, change order management, and consultant/vendor selection.
  • Monitor construction progress, safety performance, quality standards, and commissioning activities.
  • Prepare and present executive-level project reporting, including budget, schedule, and risk updates.
  • Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Procurement, Construction, and Operations teams to ensure project alignment.
  • Mentor Project Managers, Coordinators, and other project team members.
  • Support the development and implementation of project management best practices and standards.
  • Travel as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years of project management experience in construction, development, or mission-critical environments.
  • General contracting, owner's representative, or developer-side experience required.
  • Data center experience strongly preferred.
  • Experience managing large-scale, complex construction projects and cross-functional teams.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND COMPETENCIES:

  • Strong understanding of construction management, project controls, budgeting, scheduling, and contract administration.
  • Proficiency in Yardi, Procore, Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Bluebeam, and related software.
  • Demonstrated leadership, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Strong business acumen and experience presenting to executive leadership.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to sit for extended periods.
  • Regular computer use requiring hand, wrist, and visual focus.
  • Ability to read screens, plans, and detailed technical documents.
  • Occasional lifting of 10–20 lbs (plans, samples, field gear).
  • Ability to move through office spaces for meetings and collaboration.
  • Clear verbal communication for in‑person, virtual, and on‑site coordination.
  • Ability to walk, stand, and navigate active construction sites, including uneven surfaces and stairs.
  • Ability to wear required PPE during site visits.
  • Tolerance for varying site conditions (heat, cold, noise, dust).
  • Ability to visually assess construction progress and installations.

Source: T5 Properties LLC careers (Lever)

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