Design Project Manager (Data Centre Projects)

TL;DR

Design Project Manager (Data Centre Projects): Leading multidisciplinary design projects for mission-critical data centres across North America with an accent on project planning, engineering coordination, client management, and design quality. Focus on managing complex design lifecycles, resolving interdisciplinary challenges, and delivering projects on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with Canadian and U.S. standards.

Location: Remote within Canada, with occasional travel to client offices, project sites, and team meetings across Canada and the United States.

Company

Employee-owned engineering and professional services firm delivering integrated solutions for data centres, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, and other complex facilities.

What you will do

• Manage multiple data centre design projects from proposal through construction documentation and closeout.
• Coordinate electrical, mechanical, structural, and BIM/VDC teams throughout the design lifecycle.
• Develop project schedules, budgets, resource plans, deliverables, and progress reports.
• Act as the primary contact for clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• Lead kickoffs, design reviews, coordination meetings, and client presentations.
• Identify project risks, manage scope and change orders, and support business development activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline; an Electrical Engineering degree is required in the qualifications section.
• 7+ years of experience managing multidisciplinary engineering or design projects, preferably for mission-critical facilities or data centres.
• Experience leading complex projects through all design and engineering phases in a consulting or EPC environment.
• Understanding of data centre infrastructure, including electrical power systems, mechanical cooling systems, and critical facility design principles.
• Knowledge of Canadian building codes and provincial regulations, with familiarity with U.S. industry standards.
• Strong leadership, organization, problem-solving, communication, and client relationship management skills; ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Nice to have

• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or similar scheduling tools.
• Familiarity with Revit, Revizto, Bluebeam, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or comparable coordination platforms.
• PMP certification or eligibility, EIT or P.Eng. license, and certifications such as LEED AP.

Culture & Benefits

• People-first culture focused on collaboration, innovation, and shared ownership.
• Opportunities to work on advanced mission-critical facilities across North America.
• Primarily remote work within Canada with occasional travel for client meetings, workshops, and site visits.
• Equal employment opportunities and accommodation for disability-related needs.