Date Center Lead, Canada

Turner & Townsend; Calgary; On-site; CAD 275,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a senior-site project leader to drive large-scale data center programs. You will manage client alignment, lead multi-discipline teams, and ensure schedule adherence while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating with stakeholders, reviewing submittals, and producing comprehensive progress reports. A strong background in CSA/MEP and excellent communication are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Construction Management; or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in site-based project management, at least 2 years in data centers.
• Strong understanding of CSA and MEP.
• Experience with quality assurance and safety protocols.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Capable of interpreting technical regulations, permits, and environmental standards to assess compliance and identify potential risks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for preparing detailed reports, interacting with stakeholders, and Advanced verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with the client, ensuring alignment on development goals and strategic direction.
• Act as a key point of contact for client communications and decision-making support.
• Provide leadership and oversight across all functional areas within the project team.
• Set clear expectations and monitor team performance against assigned scope areas.
• Foster collaboration and accountability across disciplines.
• Monitor contractor progress and ensure alignment with the master schedule.
• Conduct regular site inspections and quality checks, particularly for CSA (Civil, Structural, Architectural) works.
• Ensure compliance with design specifications, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage and track contractor submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings.
• Prepare and submit timely reports including daily logs, weekly updates, and monthly progress summaries.
• Maintain and update the project risk register and issue logs.
• Coordinate closely with client operations and other stakeholders to minimize disruption during construction.
• Facilitate contractor meetings, document minutes, and follow up on action items.
• Support the Project Lead in stakeholder communication, issue resolution, and strategic decision-making

Skills

Communication skills

Pressure handling

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Site management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Eng or Construction Management

Job description

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects in over 108 offices in 45 countries worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to work on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects in over 108 offices in 45 countries worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to work on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with the client, ensuring alignment on development goals and strategic direction.
• Act as a key point of contact for client communications and decision-making support.
• Provide leadership and oversight across all functional areas within the project team.
• Set clear expectations and monitor team performance against assigned scope areas.
• Foster collaboration and accountability across disciplines.
• Monitor contractor progress and ensure alignment with the master schedule.
• Conduct regular site inspections and quality checks, particularly for CSA (Civil, Structural, Architectural) works.
• Ensure compliance with design specifications, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage and track contractor submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings.
• Prepare and submit timely reports including daily logs, weekly updates, and monthly progress summaries.
• Maintain and update the project risk register and issue logs.
• Coordinate closely with client operations and other stakeholders to minimize disruption during construction.
• Facilitate contractor meetings, document minutes, and follow up on action items.
• Support the Project Lead in stakeholder communication, issue resolution, and strategic decision-making

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Construction Management; or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in site-based project management, at least 2 years in data centers.
• Strong understanding of CSA and MEP
• Experience with quality assurance and safety protocols.
• Able to work under pressure
• Capable of interpreting technical regulations, permits, and environmental standards to assess compliance and identify potential risks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for preparing detailed reports, interacting with stakeholders, and Advanced verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.

Additional Information

The salary range for this full-time role is $275K - $300K CAD per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications.

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.

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We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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