SLB is seeking a highly qualified and motivated Project Director to lead the delivery of a Data Center project location consisting of multiple buildings and associated infrastructures ensuring the objectives below are met:
- Delivery of the assigned Data Center location safely, on schedule, and within approved budget.
- High performance consistency across all buildings within the site location.
- Effective coordination between construction, project controls, supply chain, and technical teams.
- Leadership & governance for Project Managers and the broader site organization.
- Client representatives and key contractors' satisfaction at the site level.
This is position requires regular travel to Houston, TX during the pre-construction phase (first 12 to 18 months), and onsite in Edmonton, AB during the construction & commissioning phases. Relocation support is available for qualified candidates within Canada.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Lead the full execution of the assigned project location, overseeing multiple Data Center buildings and associated infrastructure.
- Manage and support Project Managers responsible for individual buildings, ensuring alignment with site objectives and execution standards
- Monitor site-level performance across cost, schedule, quality, safety, and technical coordination
- Ensure effective coordination between contractors, suppliers, and internal teams operating across the site
- Review and approve key project deliverables including schedules, forecasts, recovery plans, and major change requests
- Resolve site-level issues and risks that could impact delivery across multiple buildings
- Maintain close coordination with the Program Manager to ensure alignment with portfolio objectives and client commitments
- Lead client engagement at the site level, ensuring transparency, communication, and delivery confidence.
Qualifications And Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline is required.
- 20+ years of experience managing large-scale construction or industrial projects
- Proven experience delivering complex projects with multiple contractors and overlapping scopes.
- Prior experience delivering large-scale Data Center or mission-critical facilities is highly preferred
- Strong background in cost control, scheduling, contract management, and site leadership
- Demonstrated ability to lead multiple project teams simultaneously.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- PMP certification or equivalent project management credential are preferred
- Candidates must be able to legally work and reside in Canada, without sponsorship.
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