Development Project Manager

Title: Development Project ManagerLocation: Based in Chicago

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Our organization is a leading data center developer and owner-operator, delivering scalable, mission-critical infrastructure for enterprise and hyperscale customers. The properties platform focuses on site selection, development, and delivery of high-performance data center campuses in key markets.
The Project Manager will support Senior Project Managers and Directors by helping deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget. This role requires strong coordination with contractors, consultants, and internal teams, along with design oversight to ensure alignment with lease commitments, operational requirements, and cost controls.
This position will also manage project budgets and schedules using tools like Yardi and Procore, proactively tracking risks and exposures. The Project Manager will support the full project lifecycle—from design and construction through commissioning and tenant coordination—while maintaining accurate documentation and reporting.
RESPONSIBILITIESServe as point of contact for transfer of files, documents, records, and distribution with external vendorsCompile and maintain complex contract data to be routinely accessible and generate reports as requiredDraft, prepare, and proofread letters and documents to external partnersProperly create and maintain internal filing structuresAssist and oversee Development Coordinators by providing proper coding, routing, information, and coversheets as necessaryReview electronic document signature workflows (DocuSign)Create and maintain master schedules and hold all vendors accountable to project timelinesSet up initial project details, including budgets, vendors, and billingsTrack contractual agreements, oversee change orders, and prepare cash flow projectionsManage timely monthly invoicing and support submission of pay applications, schedules of values, lien waivers, etc.Manage vendor contracts in accordance with project budgets xzbcwsv and billing termsOversee project change management, filing, and record keepingPrepare and manage executive-level monthly project reportingAssist in procuring external consultants such as special inspectors, commissioning agents, and design teams, as well as supporting the procurement of general contractorsCollaborate with internal cross-functional team members including Procurement, Finance, Legal, and Accounting to maintain project alignmentTravel as needed based on project location
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEBachelor’s degree or equivalent experience4+ years of project management experience in construction