Project Manager - Data Center

Calgary, AB, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Apr 11, 2027
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 13, 2026

Original job description

Based in Calgary, and reporting to the Province Director, the Project Manager – Data Center is responsible for the origination, development, and management of complex data center projects, including site prospection, community engagement, and permitting. The primary duties involve planning, coordinating and overseeing all aspects of the project lifecycle to ensure successful delivery, on-time and within budget.

Key Tasks Include

Understanding the development of data center projects in the various Western Provinces of Canada from the initial concept through to construction readiness
Identifying and securing suitable sites (greenfield and brownfield) or evaluate pertinence of existing energy/storage sites already secured by Neoen
Analysis of site factors and constraints such as grid connection, land availability, cooling, topography, and permitting approval
Understanding of the permitting, and approval processes at the various administrative levels (municipality, county and Province)
Coordination of planners, consultants, grid operators, and authorities
Participation in the development of technical concepts and layouts for data centers
Close collaboration with Neoen development, construction and grid connection teams
Management of advisors
Support in land negotiations and in structuring complex projects, and
Engagement with local community and Rights Holders

The candidate will need the following skills/experiences to be successful in this role:- At least 5 years of experience in the project development of large-scale infrastructure projects in Canada, e.g.:- Experience in the data center sector is a plus, but not required- Basic technical understanding, ideally in:- Structured and independent work style

Bachelor’s or master’s degree, e.g., in:
Industrial, Mechanical, Civil Engineering or equivalent
Geography / Regional Planning / Urban Planning
Business or Commerce
Energy and Environmental Engineering
Real Estate Management or a related field
Data centers (ideally)
Substations / grid connections
Renewable energy (battery storage, wind, PV)
Hydrogen projects
Industrial and commercial real estate
Strong understanding of:
Site analysis and land evaluation
Geographic and spatial planning contexts (e.g., regional planning, land use, infrastructure corridors)
Community engagement
Building services engineering
Energy supply / high voltage
Industrial load connections / large power draw requirements
Layout and space concepts for data centers
Strong entrepreneurial mindset
Confidence in negotiations
Very good English language skills

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Responsibilities

Originate, develop, and manage complex data center projects in Western Canada from initial concept through construction readiness, ensuring delivery on time and within budget. Identify and assess sites, coordinate consultants and authorities, support permitting and land negotiations, develop technical concepts, and engage with local communities and rights holders.

Requirements

At least five years of experience developing large-scale infrastructure projects in Canada is required; data center experience is an advantage but not essential. Candidates should have a relevant bachelor's or master's degree, strong site and land evaluation knowledge, an understanding of energy and grid infrastructure, confidence in negotiations, an entrepreneurial mindset, and very good English skills.

Skills

Site Analysis and Land Evaluation
Permitting and Approvals
Community Engagement
Land Negotiations
Grid Connection
Energy Supply
High-Voltage Systems
Data Center Layout and Space Planning
Stakeholder Coordination
Negotiation
Project Planning
Budget and Schedule Management
Geographic and Regional Planning
Technical Concept Development

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Keywords

Data Centers
Large-Scale Infrastructure
Project Development
Project Lifecycle
Greenfield Sites
Brownfield Sites
Site Prospection
Site Analysis
Land Evaluation
Permitting
Community Engagement
Rights Holders
Grid Connection
Substations
High Voltage
Energy Supply
Battery Storage
Wind Energy
Photovoltaics
Hydrogen Projects
Renewable Energy
Industrial Real Estate
Commercial Real Estate
Regional Planning
Land Use Planning
Building Services Engineering
Industrial Load Connections
Cooling
Technical Concepts
Project Coordination

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