Data Center Projects Director – Multi-Building Leader

SLB; Calgary; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

SLB New Energy & Industrial (NEI) seeks a Project Director to deliver a Data Center location consisting of multiple buildings and infrastructure. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and ensure safety, schedule, and performance targets are met across the site.

Travel to Houston during pre-construction is expected, with on-site Edmonton, AB work during construction and commissioning. Relocation support is available for qualified Canada-based candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline is required.
• 20+ years of experience delivering large-scale construction or industrial projects.
• Proven experience managing complex projects with multiple contractors and overlapping scopes.
• Prior experience delivering large-scale Data Center or mission-critical facilities is preferred.
• Strong cost control, scheduling, contract management and site leadership background.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple project teams simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• PMP certification or equivalent PM credential is preferred.
• Candidates must be able to legally work and reside in Canada, without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full execution of the assigned Data Center location, overseeing multiple buildings and infra.
• Manage and support Project Managers responsible for individual buildings, ensuring alignment with objectives.
• Monitor site-level performance across cost, schedule, quality, safety, and coordination.
• Coordinate between contractors, suppliers, and internal teams on site.
• Review and approve schedules, forecasts, recovery plans, and major change requests.
• Resolve site-level issues and risks impacting delivery across buildings.
• Maintain alignment with portfolio objectives and client commitments with the Program Manager.
• Lead client engagement at the site level, ensuring transparency and delivery confidence.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Construction Management

Job description

SLB New Energy & Industrial (NEI) seeks a Project Director to deliver a Data Center location consisting of multiple buildings and infrastructure. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and ensure safety, schedule, and performance targets are met across the site.

Travel to Houston during pre-construction is expected, with on-site Edmonton, AB work during construction and commissioning. Relocation support is available for qualified Canada-based candidates.