Director, Site Construction

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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 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 you'll turn design intent into safe, on‑schedule, on‑budget, AI‑ready infrastructure—shaping how one of Canada's 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, programme 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 Programme 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 programme grows.

Critical Qualifications

• 12+ years leading large‑scale construction programmes, with recent, direct experience delivering hyperscale or mission‑critical data centre builds (100 MW+ preferred).
• Proven track record as the senior site leader on complex capital projects—owner‑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; P.Eng., PMP, or Gold Seal certification an asset.
• Willingness to be on‑site and travel between Canadian build locations 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

Benefits

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.

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