Project Manager, Construction
- Vancouver, BC, V5T 1M4, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
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.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Construction Project Manager will lead the operational and financial aspects of mission-critical data center developments, directing cross-functional teams and managing prime contractors. They are responsible for overseeing CAPEX budgets, project timelines, and ensuring all construction activities meet safety and quality standards.
Requirements
Candidates must have 5-8+ years of dedicated construction project management experience in mission-critical data center environments. A bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is required, with PMP certification considered a strong asset.
Skills
- Data Center Infrastructure
- CAPEX Budgeting
- Schedule Management
- Contract Negotiation
- MEP Systems
- Risk Mitigation
- Change Management
- Procurement
- Stakeholder Management
- Commissioning
- Financial Forecasting
- Site Coordination
- Compliance
- Infrastructure Planning
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Categories
- Construction
- Engineering
- Management & Leadership
- Technology
- Energy
Keywords
- Data Center
- CAPEX
- MEP
- UPS Systems
- Generators
- Chillers
- BMS
- EPMS
- Project Execution
- Master Schedule
- Change Orders
- Procurement
- Supply Chain
- Risk Register
- Basis of Design
- PMP
- Infrastructure
- Commissioning
- Financial Reporting
- Contractor Management
- Site Handover
- Greenfield Builds
- Mechanical Installation
- Electrical Installation
- Permitting
- Budget Accountability
- Cross-functional Leadership
- Mission-critical
- Colocation