Director of Data Center/Mission Critical - Construction
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Colocation data center company providing the space, power, cooling and connectivity that businesses rely on to operate and grow. Our data centers bring dozens of organizations together under one roof, supporting the technology and services that keep our world connected. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, bringing the expertise, ideas and commitment that power our business and help our customers succeed. With a culture built on collaboration, ownership, and operational Excellence
Director of Construction As a member of the company’s Corporate Development team, the Director of Construction is responsible for leading a team of Construction Project Managers while directly managing assigned capital construction projects and a broader portfolio of strategic initiatives. The Director provides leadership, governance, oversight, and execution across development, expansion, redevelopment, and customer deployment initiatives while ensuring successful project delivery and team performance. What You’ll Do:
Lead, mentor, develop, and manage a team of Construction Project Managers.
Directly manage large-scale, high-value, and strategically significant construction projects.
Oversee project scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, commissioning, and turnover across assigned projects and portfolio activities.
Manage PM staffing, workload balancing, and resource allocation across multiple markets and projects.
Serve as the primary escalation point for project delivery risks, schedule impacts, budget variances, and contractor performance issues.
Establish project management standards, governance processes, reporting requirements, and stage-gate reviews.
Lead executive-level project reviews and portfolio reporting.
Support annual capital planning, forecasting, and long-range development initiatives.
Oversee all construction phases including pre-construction, bidding, contractor selection, construction oversight, commissioning, and closeout.
Collaborate with internal business groups to develop business cases and support project approvals.
Track portfolio KPIs including budget, schedule, safety, commissioning readiness, and customer delivery.
Develop succession plans and career development pathways for Project Managers.
Drive process improvements, lessons learned, and cost optimization initiatives.
Promote and demonstrate behaviors consistent with the firms culture and values.
Other projects and duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Proven experience leading and developing project management teams.
Strong understanding of mission-critical facilities and construction in live operating environments.
Extensive experience managing large-scale data center, infrastructure, or mission-critical projects.
Deep understanding of permitting, entitlement, design, procurement, and construction management processes.
Expertise in commercial construction contracts and equipment procurement agreements.
Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
Advanced knowledge of mechanical, electrical, structural, and architectural systems.
Ability to manage multiple complex projects and teams simultaneously.
Advanced proficiency in BlueBeam, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.
10+ years of progressively responsible construction management experience.
5+ years of experience managing project managers or construction professionals.
Experience managing CSA and MEP construction required.
Data center experience required.
Interview process i swift and very confidential
No sponsorships available
Relocation Package
Director of Construction As a member of the company’s Corporate Development team, the Director of Construction is responsible for leading a team of Construction Project Managers while directly managing assigned capital construction projects and a broader portfolio of strategic initiatives. The Director provides leadership, governance, oversight, and execution across development, expansion, redevelopment, and customer deployment initiatives while ensuring successful project delivery and team performance. What You’ll Do:
Lead, mentor, develop, and manage a team of Construction Project Managers.
Directly manage large-scale, high-value, and strategically significant construction projects.
Oversee project scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, commissioning, and turnover across assigned projects and portfolio activities.
Manage PM staffing, workload balancing, and resource allocation across multiple markets and projects.
Serve as the primary escalation point for project delivery risks, schedule impacts, budget variances, and contractor performance issues.
Establish project management standards, governance processes, reporting requirements, and stage-gate reviews.
Lead executive-level project reviews and portfolio reporting.
Support annual capital planning, forecasting, and long-range development initiatives.
Oversee all construction phases including pre-construction, bidding, contractor selection, construction oversight, commissioning, and closeout.
Collaborate with internal business groups to develop business cases and support project approvals.
Track portfolio KPIs including budget, schedule, safety, commissioning readiness, and customer delivery.
Develop succession plans and career development pathways for Project Managers.
Drive process improvements, lessons learned, and cost optimization initiatives.
Promote and demonstrate behaviors consistent with the firms culture and values.
Other projects and duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Proven experience leading and developing project management teams.
Strong understanding of mission-critical facilities and construction in live operating environments.
Extensive experience managing large-scale data center, infrastructure, or mission-critical projects.
Deep understanding of permitting, entitlement, design, procurement, and construction management processes.
Expertise in commercial construction contracts and equipment procurement agreements.
Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
Advanced knowledge of mechanical, electrical, structural, and architectural systems.
Ability to manage multiple complex projects and teams simultaneously.
Advanced proficiency in BlueBeam, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.
10+ years of progressively responsible construction management experience.
5+ years of experience managing project managers or construction professionals.
Experience managing CSA and MEP construction required.
Data center experience required.
Interview process i swift and very confidential
No sponsorships available
Relocation Package
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team of Construction Project Managers while directly managing major data center and mission-critical construction projects. Oversee project delivery and portfolio governance across scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, commissioning, and turnover, while supporting capital planning and continuous improvement.
Requirements
Requires 10+ years of progressively responsible construction management experience, including 5+ years managing project managers or construction professionals, plus data center and CSA/MEP construction experience. A bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field is preferred; strong mission-critical construction knowledge, leadership, contract expertise, and proficiency with Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office are also expected.
Skills
- Team Leadership And Development
- Data Center Construction
- Mission-Critical Facilities
- Capital Project Management
- Project Governance
- Budget And Schedule Management
- Commissioning And Turnover
- Contractor Selection And Management
- Construction Contracts
- Equipment Procurement
- Permitting And Entitlements
- Mechanical, Electrical, And Structural Systems
- Executive Communication
- Bluebeam
- Microsoft Project
Benefits
- Relocation Package
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Management & Leadership
- Engineering
Keywords
- Data Centers
- Mission-Critical Facilities
- Construction Management
- Capital Construction Projects
- Construction Project Managers
- Project Governance
- Portfolio Management
- Pre-Construction
- Permitting
- Entitlements
- Design
- Procurement
- Construction Contracts
- CSA Construction
- MEP Construction
- Mechanical Systems
- Electrical Systems
- Structural Systems
- Architectural Systems
- Commissioning
- Project Closeout
- Capital Planning
- Forecasting
- Project KPIs
- Safety Management
- Contractor Selection
- Bluebeam
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Office Suite