Project Manager, Construction

eStruxture Data Centers; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

eStruxture Data Centers, Canada’s largest locally owned data center provider, seeks a Construction Project Manager to lead mission-critical builds in Calgary and surrounding markets. You will direct cross-functional teams, manage prime contractors, and oversee CAPEX budgets to deliver high-reliability data center expansions on time and within budget.

The role demands 5–8+ years in data center construction, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and strong proficiency in budgeting, scheduling,

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of dedicated construction project management experience focused on mission-critical data center construction.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or engineering; PMP certification is a strong plus.
• Excellent communication, organization, and cross-functional leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct all project phases from planning and site prep through installation and final handover.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce integrated master project schedules; identify critical paths.
• Coordinate daily with site managers, design engineers, and general contractors.
• Own the CAPEX budget, track commitments, forecast costs, and manage Change Orders.
• Plan delivery and installation of long-lead infrastructure equipment.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Cross-functional coordination

CAPEX budgeting

Contract negotiations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management / Civil / EE / ME

PMP certification (strong plus)

Tools

Construction management software

Scheduling software

Financial reporting tools

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.