Project Manager, Construction

Résumé du poste

The Construction Project Manager will serve as the operational and financial lead for mission-critical data center developments, directing cross-functional teams and managing prime contractors. They are responsible for overseeing CAPEX budgets, enforcing project schedules, and ensuring all construction activities meet safety and design specifications.

Détails du poste

Are you looking to join an innovative company where technology meets a dedicated team? eStruxture Data Centers is Canada’s largest Canadian-owned data center provider, operating 16 cloud-neutral facilities across Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary. Trusted by nearly 850 enterprise customers, we deliver high-performance colocation, connectivity, and security solutions. Why Join Us? Everything starts with our dedicated team. As an award-winning industry leader, our infrastructure helps customers maximize uptime, scale effortlessly, and boost security—results that are unachievable without the people of eStruxture. About the Role We are looking for a Construction Project Manager (CPM) to serve as the operational and financial lead for our mission-critical data center developments. You will direct cross-functional teams, manage prime contractors, oversee the CAPEX budget, and drive project timelines to deliver high-reliability greenfield builds and active site expansions safely, on time, and within budget. What you’ll do: Project Execution and Schedule Management End-to-End Ownership: Direct all project phases from initial planning and site preparation through mechanical/electrical installation, commissioning support, and final site handover. Master Schedule: Develop, maintain, and enforce integrated master project schedules , identifying critical paths and proactively mitigating delays. Site Coordination: Collaborate daily with the site Managers, design engineers, and general contractors to ensure field execution aligns with design intent and production milestones. Financial & CAPEX Control Budget Accountability: Own the project CAPEX budget, tracking real-time commitments, forecasting final costs, and coordination with the Procurement & Supply Chain team. Change Management: Review, negotiate, and process all contractor Change Orders, ensuring strict adherence to scope and cost justification before authorization. Stakeholder Management Equipment Supply Chain: Planning and tracking the delivery, staging, and installation of long-lead critical infrastructure equipment (e.g., chillers, generators, UPS systems, switchgear). Cross-Functional Liaison: Serve as the primary project point-of-contact for internal stakeholders (Finance, Operations, Security, Leadership) and external entities (local utilities, permitting authorities, municipal inspectors). Quality, Safety, and Risk Management Risk Mitigation: Maintain a project risk register, identifying potential cost, schedule, or safety risks and implementing proactive mitigation plans. Compliance: Ensure all construction activities conform to corporate safety standards, local building codes, environmental regulations, and data center Basis of Design (BOD) specs. Working Conditions The role requires being available on-call 24/7 to respond to critical incidents. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure and manage stress. What you'll bring Experience Experience: 5–8+ years of dedicated construction project management experience specifically focused on mission-critical data center construction (hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise). Education Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent. PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is a strong plus. Skills & Attributes Strong communication skills (written and verbal). Highly organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven. Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate cross-functional teams. Advanced proficiency with construction management platforms, scheduling software, and financial reporting tools. Strong expertise in CAPEX budgeting, financial forecasting, invoice processing, and contract negotiations. Technical Knowledge Deep understanding of data center MEP infrastructure (electrical power distribution, UPS systems, generators, chilled water/DX cooling, and BMS/EPMS automation). Strong expertise in CAPEX budgeting, financial forecasting, invoice processing, and contract negotiations. Ready to make an impact? If you’re looking for a role where your technical expertise and leadership will directly influence the growth of a fast-moving company — we’d love to hear from you.

Ce que vous ferez

The Construction Project Manager will serve as the operational and financial lead for mission-critical data center developments, directing cross-functional teams and managing prime contractors. They are responsible for overseeing CAPEX budgets, enforcing project schedules, and ensuring all construction activities meet safety and design specifications.

Exigences

Candidates must have 5–8+ years of dedicated construction project management experience, specifically within mission-critical data center environments. A bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering is required, with PMP certification considered a strong asset.

Compétences indiquées

• Change Management · Souhaitée
• Gestion de la chaîne d’approvisionnement · Souhaitée
• Compliance · Souhaitée
• Stakeholder Management · Souhaitée
• Contract Negotiation · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Construction project management
• Data center infrastructure
• CAPEX budgeting
• Schedule management
• Contract negotiation
• Change management
• Risk mitigation
• MEP systems
• Financial forecasting
• Stakeholder management
• Commissioning support
• Supply chain management
• Compliance
• Critical infrastructure
• Project planning
• Inventory Staging
• Influencing Skills
• Mechanical Electrical And Plumbing (MEP) Systems
• Project Schedules
• Change Orders
• Influencing Without Authority
• Supply Chain
• Security Solutions
• Accountability
• Construction Project Management
• Project Implementation
• Power Distribution
• Supply Chain Planning
• Risk Mitigation
• Planning
• Budgeting
• Electrical Engineering
• Automation
• Financial Forecasting
• Building Management System
• Building Codes
• Construction
• Management
• Change Management
• Chilled Water
• Communication
• Procurement
• Construction Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Data Centers
• Electric Power Distribution
• Environmental Laws
• Finance
• Financial Statements
• Forecasting

Domaines d’emploi

• Construction
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Technology
• Energy
• Project Manager/Construction Manager
• Construction Manager (General)
• Construction Managers