Director, Construction - Data Centers

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Hypertec is seeking a Director of Construction (Data Centers) to join our Construction team in Montreal. If you are motivated, collaborative, and aligned with our values, we would love to hear from you.

We believe that how we work is just as important as what we build. Our values reflect the mindset we bring to everything we do:

• Innovation
• Trust
• Entrepreneurship
• Customer Focus

What You’ll Be Contributing:

• Lead the execution and delivery of hyperscale data center construction projects across multiple U.S. locations;
• Oversee all phases of construction including mobilization, structural development, systems integration, and project completion;
• Ensure consistent construction practices, standards, and processes across all project sites.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Construction Site Managers responsible for day-to-day site operations;
• Provide direction, performance management, and support to ensure effective project execution;
• Establish clear reporting structures, accountability, and communication across construction teams.
• Manage and coordinate external general contractors, subcontractors, and construction partners;
• Ensure contractors meet contractual obligations, safety requirements, and project milestones;
• Conduct regular site reviews and construction meetings to monitor performance and progress.
• Drive projects to completion on schedule, budget, and scope;
• Identify risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies;
• Maintain detailed reporting on project status, milestones, costs, and timelines.
• Enforce the highest standards for construction quality, safety compliance, and regulatory requirements;
• Ensure strict adherence to OSHA guidelines and industry best practices;
• Promote a strong safety culture across all construction sites.
• Work closely with internal teams including engineering, procurement, operations, and executive leadership;
• Provide regular progress updates and project reporting to the President of the division;
• Coordinate commissioning activities and final handover of completed facilities to operations teams.

What Sets You Apart:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred;
• 5+ years of direct experience building data centers;
• 10+ years of construction management experience on large-scale infrastructure or mission-critical facilities;
• Proven experience managing hyperscale or large enterprise data center construction projects with substantial capital budgets;
• Demonstrated experience managing external general contractors and subcontractors;
• Experience leading and managing construction teams across multiple project sites.
• Expertise in large-scale construction project execution and delivery;
• Excellent leadership, contractor management, and stakeholder communication skills;
• Understanding of construction scheduling, budgeting, and risk management;
• An essential component of this position is regular and consistent business travel, mainly to the United States. It is a requirement of this position that the candidate satisfy the applicable criteria set by the US Immigration and Nationality Act for business travel to the United States, which criteria include, for example, the ability to demonstrate that they are a citizen or national of a country that is eligible for the Visa Waiver Program or are otherwise visa exempt.

What’s In it For You:

• Hybrid work for certain job categories, supported by competitive benefits.
• Comprehensive health benefits that ensure you and your family are covered for a wide range of medical needs.
• Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Employer-matched RRSP Program.
• Paid Floater Days.
• Our head office will soon relocate to a new, state-of-the-art facility in LaSalle, near the Lachine Canal. Designed to set new standards in sustainability, it reflects our commitment to responsible growth and innovation.

Immerse Yourself in the Hypertec Journey:

You think you are the right candidate for this role? We can’t wait to meet you! We look beyond the CV to discover real potential. Hit “Apply” and let’s discover it together!

About Hypertec

Founded in 1984, Hypertec empowers innovators to push boundaries and lead their industries through transformative technology.

Through our five divisions—High Performance Compute & AI, Data Center Construction, Health, Custom Manufacturing, and Solutions Partner—we help clients turn complex challenges into opportunities for sustainable growth. Trusted by leaders in AI, financial services, media & entertainment, healthcare, and the public sector, we serve clients in over 80 countries.

Recognized globally for innovation and sustainability, including our revolutionary immersion-born servers, we continue to deliver technology that makes a lasting difference.

Learn more at www.hypertec.com

Hypertec is an equal opportunity employer.

Hypertec evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status or any other legally protected characteristic.