Technical Due Diligence Project Manager

 Req Id: 431800

Connection is everything. It drives us to innovate, explore, and stay close to what matters to us most. At Bell, we’re building a more connected future through world-class networks, AI-powered solutions, and digital experiences that elevate how people live, work, and play every day.

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On the Bell Business Markets team, you’ll be a vital part of making innovation happen for enterprise-scale customers. You’ll deliver advanced solutions in areas such as IoT, Mobility/5G, Cloud, Cyber Security, Voice, Collaboration & Contact Centre and Internet & Private Networks.

At Bell, your skills and expertise will help set us apart as we continue to be the leading provider of digital connections and next generation services to businesses and governments.

Summary

Bell is seeking a Technical Due Diligence Project Manager to lead the evaluation, assessment, and qualification of prospective data centre sites across Canada. This role is responsible for managing the end-to-end due diligence process to determine whether candidate properties meet Bell’s technical, operational, financial, environmental, permitting, utility, and strategic criteria for AI Fabric and mission-critical infrastructure deployments.

The successful candidate will coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, real estate, utility providers, environmental consultants, architects, permitting specialists, and construction partners to assess site suitability, identify risks, and provide executive recommendations for acquisition and development.

This role requires a unique combination of project management, engineering knowledge, commercial awareness, and data centre development expertise.

Key Responsibilities

Site Identification & Evaluation

• Lead comprehensive technical due diligence assessments for prospective data centre sites.
• Develop and maintain Bell's site evaluation framework, scoring matrix, and qualification criteria.
• Evaluate Greenfield and Brownfield opportunities for feasibility and suitability.
• Conduct desktop and on-site assessments of candidate locations.
• Assess site readiness for AI, HPC, and high-density data centre deployments.
• Prepare executive recommendations regarding site viability and investment decisions.

Utility & Infrastructure Assessment

• Coordinate utility engagement activities with electrical utilities and municipalities.
• Evaluate:
• Existing electrical service capacity
• Substation proximity
• Grid reliability and redundancy
• Expansion capability and timelines
• Utility costs and rate structures
• Assess fibre connectivity, carrier diversity, and network resiliency options.
• Validate water availability and cooling infrastructure requirements.

Technical Due Diligence

Lead reviews of:

• Electrical infrastructure
• Power availability and expansion capability
• Mechanical and cooling systems
• Structural integrity
• Building suitability for adaptive reuse
• Security requirements
• Fire protection systems
• Physical access and logistics
• Environmental constraints
• Natural hazard exposure

Develop technical risk registers and mitigation plans for each site.

Regulatory & Permitting Assessment

• Coordinate zoning, planning, and permitting reviews.
• Evaluate municipal development requirements.
• Identify environmental approvals required for development.
• Engage external consultants and regulators as required.
• Assess permitting schedules and potential approval risks.

Financial & Commercial Evaluation

• Support acquisition strategy and commercial negotiations.
• Compare costs associated with potential sites.
• Assess infrastructure upgrade requirements and associated investment risks.

Stakeholder Management

• Lead multidisciplinary due diligence teams.
• Coordinate:
• Engineering consultants
• Utility providers
• Environmental specialists
• Municipal authorities
• Real estate advisors
• Construction partners
• Present findings and recommendations to Bell leadership.

Reporting & Governance

• Maintain site evaluation dashboards, risk registers, and decision logs.
• Deliver:
• Site Assessment Reports
• Technical Due Diligence Reports
• Executive Briefings
• Comparative Site Rankings
• Investment Recommendations

Ensure all assessments are documented and auditable.

Critical Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Real Estate Development, Urban Planning, or related field.
• PMP designation or equivalent project management certification preferred.
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in:
• Data centre development
• Mission-critical facilities
• Infrastructure planning
• Technical due diligence
• Site selection
• Demonstrated experience evaluating Greenfield and Brownfield developments.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Utility infrastructure
• Electrical distribution systems
• Data centre design principles
• Permitting and planning processes
• Environmental assessments
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary consultant teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting hyperscale or AI data centre developments.
• Knowledge of utility interconnection processes across Canadian provinces.
• Familiarity with Uptime Institute, ASHRAE, CSA, and local building code requirements.
• Experience performing Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).
• Strong understanding of data centre power and cooling systems.
• Experience evaluating sites ranging from 5 MW to 100+ MW developments.
• Bilingual (French/English) considered an asset.

Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

Additional Information:

Position Type: Management

Job Status: Regular - Full Time

Job Location: Canada : Ontario : Toronto || Canada : Quebec : Montreal 
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Application Deadline: 09/17/2026

For work arrangements that are ‘Hybrid’, successful candidates must be based in Canada and report to a set Bell office for a minimum of 3 days a week. Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, Bell offers flexibility in work hours based on the business needs.

Please apply directly online to be considered for this role.  Applications through email will not be accepted.

We know that caring for our team members is at the heart of a healthy, positive and thriving workplace. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits to support the well-being of you and your family. As soon as you join us, you'll be eligible for medical, dental, vision and mental health benefits that you can tailor to your specific needs. Plus, as a Bell team member, you'll enjoy a 35% discount on our services and access exclusive offers from our partners.

At Bell, we are proud of our focus on fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace where all team members feel valued, respected, supported, and that they belong.

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