Senior Director, Development

Thor Companies; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure development firm is seeking a Senior Director for Development in Montreal. This executive role involves managing the complete development lifecycle for large-scale data center projects. The successful candidate will guide regulatory processes, establish partnerships, and lead teams to ensure project targets are met. Ideally, you will bring over 10 years of specialized experience in mission critical development and a strong educational background in a technical or business field. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience in heavy mission critical or data center development.
• 5+ years in a senior capacity managing multifaceted portfolios.
• Practical understanding of critical facility power, HVAC, and site-specific zoning laws.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate regional expansion strategies, financial planning, and delivery schedules.
• Direct the navigation of multi-level regulatory landscapes and land-use approvals.
• Cultivate high-level alliances with local government officials and utility providers.
• Provide owner’s representation for technical design, engineering, and build phases.
• Design procurement frameworks for critical power, thermal management, and civil works.
• Lead a team of delivery managers to hit performance targets and budget milestones.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory navigation

Stakeholder management

Financial planning

Education

Degree in a technical or business field

Advanced degree or MBA

Job description

My client is looking to hire Senior Director, Development. This role will see you execute the comprehensive development lifecycle for large-scale data center infrastructure campuses. This executive role oversees the transition from land procurement to final site activation, directing massive-scale projects and navigating complex partnerships with external stakeholders.

Core Duties

• Orchestrate regional expansion strategies, financial planning, and delivery schedules.
• Direct the navigation of multi-level regulatory landscapes and land-use approvals.
• Cultivate high-level alliances with local government officials and utility providers.
• Provide owner’s representation for technical design, engineering, and build phases.
• Design procurement frameworks for critical power, thermal management, and civil works.
• Lead a team of delivery managers to hit performance targets and budget milestones.

Candidate Background

• Over 10 years of experience in heavy mission critical or data center development.
• 5+ years in a senior capacity managing multifaceted portfolios.
• Practical understanding of critical facility power, HVAC, and site-specific zoning laws.
• Degree in a technical or business field (Advanced degree or MBA highly valued).