The PositionTrueNorth is seeking a full-time strategic and execution-focused Senior Project Managerto lead the delivery of large-scale data centre developments across Canada.
Reporting directly to the President, this role leads multiple concurrent projects and ensures delivery excellence across scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, and risk, while aligning internal and external stakeholders.
This role is ideal for a seasoned construction leader who has successfully delivered large, complex commercial or industrial projects - preferably within data centre or other mission-critical environments - and is ready to operate at an executive level.
Key Responsibilities
1. Executive Project Leadership- Lead multiple large-scale data centre and commercial construction projects from early planning through commissioning and handover
- Serve as the primary executive accountable for project performance, outcomes, and risk mitigation
- Partner with the President and executive team on project strategy, capital planning, and delivery governance
- Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, utilities, consultants, contractors, lenders, and authorities having jurisdiction
2. Development & Pre-Construction- Lead feasibility analysis, due diligence, budgeting, procurement strategy, and master schedule development
- Define project scope, technical requirements, and execution strategies in coordination with architects, engineers, and utility providers
- Oversee RFQ/RFP processes, contract negotiations, and award recommendations
- Identify and proactively manage project risks, long-lead procurement, and regulatory compliance (BCBC, NECB, municipal approvals)
3. Design & Technical Coordination- Direct design development from concept through Issued for Construction (IFC) documentation
- Ensure integration of architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, and IT infrastructure systems
- Lead multidisciplinary coordination and resolve technical and constructability challenges
- Oversee value engineering, design optimization, and formal change management processes
4. Construction Execution- Act as Owner's Representative during construction
- Ensure disciplined oversight of schedule, cost, quality, and safety performance
- Review and approve progress claims, change orders, RFIs, and key submittals
- Lead site governance meetings and drive timely resolution of issues
5. Financial & Contract Administration- Manage multi-million-dollar budgets, forecasting, cost controls, and cash flow
- Administer contracts (CCDC, CCA, and related frameworks), including change management and claims resolution
- Maintain rigorous project controls to ensure cost certainty and risk discipline
6. Stakeholder Reporting & Governance- Provide clear executive-level reporting on schedule, financials, risks, and key decisions
- Align development, design, construction, and operations teams throughout the project lifecycle
- Serve as the central communication link between executive leadership and project stakeholders
7. Commissioning & Closeout- Lead system commissioning, integrated testing, and performance validation
- Oversee deficiency resolution, regulatory sign-offs, and final acceptance
- Ensure complete and accurate closeout documentation, warranties, and turnover packages
- Conduct post-project reviews to drive continuous improvement
Qualifications & ExperienceCore Qualifications- 8-12+ years of progressive leadership experience in commercial or industrial construction project management
- Demonstrated success delivering large-scale, complex, multi-million-dollar projects with full lifecycle accountability
- Strong command of construction sequencing, contract structures, scheduling methodologies, cost controls, and risk management
- Proven ability to lead multiple concurrent projects and multidisciplinary teams
- Experience managing consultants, contractors, and external stakeholders at a senior level
- Proficiency with modern project controls and construction management platforms (e.g., MS Project, Procore, Bluebeam or equivalent)
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and executive-level decision-making capabilities
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites across Canada
Preferred Experience - Direct experience delivering data centres or other mission-critical facilities
- Experience with power-intensive infrastructure, utility coordination, and complex commissioning processes
- Background working within an owner/developer-led project environment
- Experience delivering projects across multiple Canadian jurisdictions
Working Environment- Regular travel to active project sites across Canada
- Senior leadership role spanning office, site, and executive settings
- Fast-paced, capital-intensive, and execution-focused environment
- Oversight of multiple concurrent projects with high levels of accountability
