Project Manager, Construction
Role Overview
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:
Key Skills for This Role
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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.
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).
- 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.
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- 5–8+ years of dedicated construction project management experience specifically focused on mission-critical data center construction (hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise).
About eStruxture Data Centers
Canadian-owned data center provider delivering carrier-neutral colocation, bandwidth, security, and support services to enterprise customers.
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