Date Center Lead, Canada

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with the client ensuring alignment on development goals and strategic direction.
• Act as a key point of contact for client communications and decision-making support.
• Provide leadership and oversight across all functional areas within the project team.
• Set clear expectations and monitor team performance against assigned scope areas.
• Foster collaboration and accountability across disciplines.
• Monitor contractor progress and ensure alignment with the master schedule.
• Conduct regular site inspections and quality checks particularly for CSA (Civil Structural Architectural) works.
• Ensure compliance with design specifications safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage and track contractor submittals RFIs and shop drawings.
• Prepare and submit timely reports including daily logs weekly updates and monthly progress summaries.
• Maintain and update the project risk register and issue logs.
• Coordinate closely with client operations and other stakeholders to minimize disruption during construction.
• Facilitate contractor meetings document minutes and follow up on action items.
• Support the Project Lead in stakeholder communication issue resolution and strategic decision-making

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering or Construction Management; or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in site-based project management at least 2 years in data centers.
• Strong understanding of CSA and MEP
• Experience with quality assurance and safety protocols.
• Able to work under pressure
• Capable of interpreting technical regulations permits and environmental standards to assess compliance and identify potential risks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for preparing detailed reports interacting with stakeholders and Advanced verbal written and presentation communication skills.

Additional Information :

The salary range for this full-time role is $275K - $300K CAD per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidates experience and qualifications.

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our clients needs.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time