Program Manager, Data Centre Design & Construction

Program Manager – Data Center Design & Construction

Bold infrastructure doesn’t build itself. It takes people who understand how to take complex, high-stakes projects from concept to reality—without losing control of cost, schedule, or quality.

We’re looking for a Program Manager to lead the design and construction of high-density, mission-critical data center infrastructure across multiple sites in Canada on behalf of our client. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in complex build environments and knows how to bring together engineering, construction, vendors, and utilities to deliver at scale.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Lead full lifecycle delivery of data center builds—from design through construction, commissioning, and handover
• Drive program execution across multiple sites, ensuring alignment on scope, schedule, budget, and risk
• Partner with engineering teams on MEP systems, power distribution, and cooling strategies (including high-density and liquid cooling environments)
• Manage contractors, consultants, and vendors to ensure quality, accountability, and performance
• Coordinate with utilities on capacity planning, infrastructure upgrades, and expansion requests
• Build and maintain detailed project schedules (MS Project) tied to construction milestones
• Own capex forecasting, including cost tracking, cash flow alignment, and variance reporting
• Develop clear, executive-level reporting on project status, risks, and performance

What You Bring

• 10+ years of experience in construction or program management within data centers or similar critical infrastructure/mission critical facilities and environments
• Strong understanding of power, cooling, and MEP systems in complex builds
• Proven ability to manage large-scale, design-build projects with multiple stakeholders
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project for scheduling, tracking, and reporting
• Hands-on experience with capex budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
• Experience working with utilities and infrastructure planning (power, upgrades, capacity requests)
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage complex information without losing accuracy
• Strong communicator who can translate technical detail into clear executive updates

What Makes You Effective

• You take ownership and operate with a high level of autonomy
• You’re proactive; you don’t wait for problems to surface
• You’re comfortable in fast-paced, evolving environments with multiple priorities
• You influence across teams without relying on formal authority
• You bring structure, clarity, and discipline to complex programs

Additional Details

• Primary focus on projects in Ontario (Toronto & London), with visibility across Alberta
• Location flexibility may be considered for the right candidate
• This is a senior-level, individual contributor role reporting into the executive level, with significant cross-functional leadership

If you’ve led complex infrastructure builds and know how to manage both the technical and commercial sides of delivery, this is an opportunity to take ownership of high-impact projects in a rapidly growing environment.