Program Manager, Data Centre Design & Construction

Bold infrastructure doesn’t build itself. It takes people who understand how to take complex, high-stakes projects from concept to reality—without losing control of cost, schedule, or quality.

We’re looking for a Program Manager to lead the design and construction of high-density, mission-critical data center infrastructure across multiple sites in Canada on behalf of our client. This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who thrives in complex build environments and knows how to bring together engineering, construction, vendors, and utilities to deliver at scale.

• Lead full‑lifecycle delivery of data center builds—from design through construction, commissioning, and handover
• Drive program execution across multiple sites, ensuring alignment on scope, schedule, budget, and risk
• Partner with engineering teams on MEP systems, power distribution, and cooling strategies (including high‑density and liquid cooling environments)
• Manage contractors, consultants, and vendors to ensure quality, accountability, and performance
• Coordinate with utilities on capacity planning, infrastructure upgrades, and expansion requests
• Build and maintain detailed project schedules (MS Project) tied to construction milestones
• Own capex forecasting, including cost tracking, cash flow alignment, and variance reporting
• Develop clear, executive-level reporting on project status, risks, and performance

• 10+ years of experience in construction or program management within data centers or similar critical infrastructure/mission critical facilities and environments
• Strong understanding of power, cooling, and MEP systems in complex builds
• Proven ability to manage large‑scale, design‑build projects with multiple stakeholders
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project for scheduling, tracking, and reporting
• Hands‑on experience with capex budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
• Experience working with utilities and infrastructure planning (power, upgrades, capacity requests)
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage complex information without losing accuracy
• Strong communicator who can translate technical detail into clear executive updates

• You take ownership and operate with a high level of autonomy
• You’re proactive; you don’t wait for problems to surface
• You’re comfortable in fast‑paced, evolving environments with multiple priorities
• You influence across teams without relying on formal authority
• You bring structure, clarity, and discipline to complex programs
• Primary focus on projects in Ontario (Toronto & London), with visibility across Alberta
• Location flexibility may be considered for the right candidate
• This is a senior‑level, individual contributor role reporting into the executive level, with significant cross‑functional leadership

If you’ve led complex infrastructure builds and know how to manage both the technical and commercial sides of delivery, this is an opportunity to take ownership of high-impact projects in a rapidly growing environment.