TrueNorth: Sr. Project Manager - Data Center Development

Anzu Partners • kamloops, thompson nicola regional district, Canada • 6d ago

The Company

TrueNorth Sustainable Infrastructure Inc. (TNSI) is a Canadian infrastructure development company focused on the planning, development, construction, and long-term ownership of multi-million-dollar AI data centres and mission‑critical facilities across Canada.

With complex projects currently underway and expansion planned across multiple provinces, TNSI is delivering the next generation of scalable, power-intensive digital infrastructure to support hyperscale, enterprise, and AI-driven computing environments.

Our projects are technically sophisticated, schedule-critical, and capital-intensive. They require disciplined execution, advanced coordination, and leadership at the highest level.

At TrueNorth, we don’t just build buildings - we build long-term infrastructure platforms designed for resilience, sustainability, and national impact.

The Position

TrueNorth is seeking a full-time strategic and execution-focused Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of large-scale data centre developments across Canada.

Reporting directly to the President, this role leads multiple concurrent projects and ensures delivery excellence across scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, and risk, while aligning internal and external stakeholders.

This role is ideal for a seasoned construction leader who has successfully delivered large, complex commercial or industrial projects — preferably within data centre or other mission‑critical environments — and is ready to operate at an executive level.

Key Responsibilities

1. Executive Project Leadership

Lead multiple large-scale data centre and commercial construction projects from early planning through commissioning and handover
Serve as the primary executive accountable for project performance, outcomes, and risk mitigation
Partner with the President and executive team on project strategy, capital planning, and delivery governance
Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, utilities, consultants, contractors, lenders, and authorities having jurisdiction

2. Development & Pre-Construction

Lead feasibility analysis, due diligence, budgeting, procurement strategy, and master schedule development
Define project scope, technical requirements, and execution strategies in coordination with architects, engineers, and utility providers
Oversee RFQ/RFP processes, contract negotiations, and award recommendations
Identify and proactively manage project risks, long-lead procurement, and regulatory compliance (BCBC, NECB, municipal approvals)

3. Design & Technical Coordination

Direct design development from concept through Issued for Construction (IFC) documentation
Ensure integration of architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, and IT infrastructure systems
Lead multidisciplinary coordination and resolve technical and constructability challenges
Oversee value engineering, design optimization, and formal change management processes

4. Construction Execution

Act as Owner’s Representative during construction
Ensure disciplined oversight of schedule, cost, quality, and safety performance
Review and approve progress claims, change orders, RFIs, and key submittals
Lead site governance meetings and drive timely resolution of issues

5. Financial & Contract Administration

Manage multi-million-dollar budgets, forecasting, cost controls, and cash flow
Administer contracts (CCDC, CCA, and related frameworks), including change management and claims resolution
Maintain rigorous project controls to ensure cost certainty and risk discipline

6. Stakeholder Reporting & Governance

Provide clear executive-level reporting on schedule, financials, risks, and key decisions
Align development, design, construction, and operations teams throughout the project lifecycle
Serve as the central communication link between executive leadership and project stakeholders

7. Commissioning & Closeout

Lead system commissioning, integrated testing, and performance validation
Oversee deficiency resolution, regulatory sign-offs, and final acceptance
Ensure complete and accurate closeout documentation, warranties, and turnover packages
Conduct post-project reviews to drive continuous improvement

Qualifications & Experience

Core Qualifications

8–12+ years of progressive leadership experience in commercial or industrial construction project management
Demonstrated success delivering large-scale, complex, multi-million-dollar projects with full lifecycle accountability
Strong command of construction sequencing, contract structures, scheduling methodologies, cost controls, and risk management
Proven ability to lead multiple concurrent projects and multidisciplinary teams
Experience managing consultants, contractors, and external stakeholders at a senior level
Proficiency with modern project controls and construction management platforms (e.g., MS Project, Procore, Bluebeam or equivalent)
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and executive-level decision-making capabilities
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to project sites across Canada

Preferred Experience

Direct experience delivering data centres or other mission‑critical facilities
Experience with power‑intensive infrastructure, utility coordination, and complex commissioning processes
Background working within an owner/developer-led project environment
Experience delivering projects across multiple Canadian jurisdictions