Project Manager, Construction

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

Job summary

eStruxture Data Centers is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead mission-critical data center developments. You will direct cross-functional teams, manage prime contractors, oversee the CAPEX budget, and drive timelines for greenfield builds and site expansions with safety and quality at the forefront.

This role requires 5–8+ years in data center construction, a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related engineering, and PMP is a strong plus.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of dedicated construction project management experience in mission-critical data center construction.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering; PMP certification is a strong plus.
• Experience with CAPEX budgeting, cost forecasting, and contract negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Direct end-to-end project phases from planning to site handover.
• Develop and enforce integrated master schedules and manage critical paths.
• Coordinate with site managers, engineers, and general contractors to ensure design intent.
• Own CAPEX budget and manage change orders with procurement.
• Maintain risk registers and ensure safety and compliance.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Organization & detail orientation

Scheduling discipline

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related engineering

PMP certification

Tools

Construction management platforms

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.