Director, Site Construction

Summary

Bells 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 B.C. supercluster and a 300 MW flagship site in Regina Saskatchewan.

As Director Site Construction you will be the senior on-site authority accountable for the physical delivery of these facilities from groundbreaking through construction commissioning and operational handover. This is a build-from-the-ground-up leadership role where youll turn design intent into safe on-schedule on-budget AI-ready infrastructureshaping how one of Canadas most ambitious infrastructure programs is built at a formative stage.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all on-site construction activities across assigned data centre builds-from site mobilization and civil/structural works through MEP fit-out commissioning and turnover to operations.
• Own construction schedule integrity and cost performance for multi-hundred-million-dollar builds driving predictability and eliminating surprises through disciplined field execution.
• Manage general contractors EPC partners trades and vendors holding them accountable to scope quality safety and milestone commitments.
• Champion a zero-incident safety culture and ensure full compliance with occupational health & safety regulations site protocols and environmental standards.
• Ensure construction quality meets mission-critical design standards and partner on integrated commissioning (Cx) to validate power cooling and resiliency systems ahead of handover.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering program controls procurement & asset management and operations to align field execution with design standards and capacity plans.
• Provide clear on-the-ground status risk and progress reporting to Capital Programs leadership and AI Fabric executives.
• Oversee permitting inspections and adherence to local building codes and jurisdictional requirements across multiple provinces.
• Drive change governance and field-level risk management escalating and resolving issues before they impact schedule or budget.
• Build mentor and scale high-performing site construction teams as the national program grows

Critical Qualifications

• 12 years leading large-scale construction programs with recent direct experience delivering hyperscale or mission-critical data centre builds (100MW preferred).
• Proven track record as the senior site leader on complex capital projectsowner-side experience strongly preferred with credibility to manage GC/EPC contractors.
• Deep familiarity with data centre construction sequencing MEP integration and high-density/liquid-cooling environments.
• Strong command of commissioning processes including LOD design classification and Cx execution.
• Expertise in construction scheduling and cost control tools (e.g. Primavera P6 MS Project) and integrated master scheduling.
• Demonstrated safety leadership on active complex construction sites.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary field teams and influence senior engineering contractor and executive stakeholders.
• Strong change governance risk management and executive reporting capabilities.
• Degree in Construction Management Civil Engineering or related discipline; . PMP or Gold Seal certification an asset.
• Willingness to be on-site and travel between Canadian build locations as the portfolio scales.