Director, MEP Programs

BCE Inc.$120K — $150K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of MEP leadership in large-scale capital programs, ideally within hyperscale data centres (100MW+ multi-site portfolios).
  • Experience establishing M&E standards and governance at a program or portfolio level, not just on single projects.
  • Deep expertise in data centre MEP systems including power distribution, UPS, generators, and high-density cooling.
  • Proven capability in defining and scaling modular/off-site MEP strategies across multiple facilities.
  • Strong skills in program-level cost management and integrated master scheduling (e.g., Primavera P6).
  • Knowledge of commissioning standards and quality frameworks (FAT/SAT, LOD classification, integrated testing).
  • Demonstrated success in building and growing program/engineering functions from a formative stage.

Responsibilities

  • Own the MEP program strategy for the national data centre portfolio, establishing standardized M&E design basis and delivery playbooks.
  • Define MEP standards for power, cooling, and controls to ensure consistency across sites.
  • Set modular/prefabrication strategies to standardize MEP approaches and mitigate risks.
  • Oversee technical governance for site-level MEP leaders, ensuring adherence to standards.
  • Manage MEP program budgeting, forecasting, and reporting across concurrent builds for leadership visibility.
  • Develop a portfolio-level strategy for MEP vendors and OEMs, standardizing supply chains for equipment.
  • Establish commissioning standards and quality frameworks to ensure readiness at handover.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and mental health coverage.
  • 35% discount on services and access to exclusive partner offers.
  • Flexible work hours to support work-life balance within a hybrid work model.
  • Commitment to an inclusive and accessible workplace for all team members.
Full Job Description
Req Id: 431514

Summary

Bell's AI Fabric initiative is pioneering a secure, sovereign AI compute network across Canada. This ambitious portfolio features seven large-scale, high-density data centers, anchored by a 500 MW British Columbia supercluster and a 300 MW flagship site in Regina, Saskatchewan.

As MEP Program Director, you will own the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing program at the portfolio level-setting the M&E design standards, delivery playbooks, procurement strategies, and governance that every site inherits and executes against. Rather than delivering a single facility, you will drive consistency, repeatability, and continuous improvement across the entire national fleet, ensuring MEP scope is planned, standardized, and governed to mission-critical standards as the program scales aggressively.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own the enterprise MEP program strategy across the national data centre portfolio, establishing standardized M&E design basis, specifications, and delivery playbooks.
  • Define and govern MEP standards for power, cooling (including high-density/liquid cooling), UPS, generation, and controls to ensure fleet-wide consistency and repeatability.
  • Set the modular/prefabrication program strategy, driving standardized modular MEP approaches that de-risk schedule and quality across all sites.
  • Provide program-level oversight and technical governance to site-level MEP and module delivery leaders, ensuring alignment to standards and lessons learned.
  • Own MEP program-level budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, providing roll-up visibility across multiple concurrent builds to Capital Programs and AI Fabric leadership.
  • Lead MEP vendor and OEM strategy at the portfolio level, negotiating master agreements and standardizing supply chains for critical M&E equipment.
  • Establish program-wide commissioning standards and quality frameworks (FAT/SAT, LOD classification, integrated testing) to ensure consistent, handover-ready outcomes.
  • Drive program-level risk management, change governance, and interdependency management across sites, escalating systemic issues proactively.
  • Partner cross-functionally with engineering, program controls, procurement & asset management, and site construction to integrate MEP strategy into the broader program.
  • Build, mentor, and scale the MEP program leadership function as the national program grows.


Critical Qualifications

  • 15+ years of MEP leadership on large-scale capital programs, with direct experience across multiple hyperscale or mission-critical data centres (100MW+ / multi-site portfolios preferred).
  • Proven track record setting M&E standards, playbooks, and governance at a program or portfolio level-not just single-project delivery.
  • Deep technical expertise across data centre M&E systems-power distribution, UPS, generators, switchgear, chilled water, and high-density/liquid cooling.
  • Experience defining and scaling modular / off-site MEP strategies across a fleet of facilities.
  • Strong command of program-level cost management, forecasting, and integrated master scheduling (e.g., Primavera P6).
  • Expertise in commissioning standards and quality frameworks (FAT/SAT, LOD design classification, integrated systems testing).
  • Demonstrated ability to build and mature a program/engineering function from a formative stage.
  • Exceptional stakeholder management and executive presence, able to influence and challenge senior engineering, construction, and executive leaders.
  • Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline; P.Eng., PMP/PgMP, or commissioning certification (e.g., ACG/CxA) strongly preferred.
  • Willingness to travel nationally between build locations and fabrication facilities as the portfolio scales.


Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

Additional Information:

Position Type: Management

Job Status: Regular - Full Time

Job Location: Canada : Alberta : Calgary
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Application Deadline: 07/28/2026

For work arrangements that are 'Hybrid', successful candidates must be based in Canada and report to a set Bell office for a minimum of 3 days a week. Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, Bell offers flexibility in work hours based on the business needs.

Please apply directly online to be considered for this role. Applications through email will not be accepted.

We know that caring for our team members is at the heart of a healthy, positive and thriving workplace. As part of our team, you'll enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits to support the well-being of you and your family. As soon as you join us, you'll be eligible for medical, dental, vision and mental health benefits that you can tailor to your specific needs. Plus, as a Bell team member, you'll enjoy a 35% discount on our services and access exclusive offers from our partners.

At Bell, we are proud of our focus on fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace where all team members feel valued, respected, supported, and that they belong.

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Created: Canada, AB, Calgary

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BCE Inc., a telecommunications and media company, provides wireless, wireline, Internet, and television (TV) services to residential, business, and wholesale customers in Canada. It operates in three segments: Bell Wireless, Bell Wireline, and Bell Media. The Bell Wireless segment offers wireless voice and data communications products and services, including 40 live and on-demand channels on smartphones and tablets; roaming services; push-to-talk, field service management, worker safety, and mobility management tools and services; and asset management, smart buildings, smart cities, fleet management, and other Internet of Things services. The Bell Wireline segment provides data, including Internet access and Internet protocol television; and local telephone, long distance, and other communications services and products, as well as satellite TV and connectivity services. This segment also offers security and automation services for homes and businesses through its Bell Smart Home security and automation offering. The Bell Media segment provides conventional TV, specialty TV, pay TV, and streaming services; and digital media, radio broadcasting, out-of-home advertising, and sports and entertainment production services. BCE Inc. was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Verdun, Canada.
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