Area Operations Manager - Data Centers

About the Role

As an Area Operations Manager for Data Centers, you will lead and deliver multiple large-scale data center civil infrastructure projects across multiple geographic areas. This role oversees site development, earthwork, concrete, underground utilities, paving, and associated civil scopes, typically delivered through joint ventures or partnerships with a vertical data center builder. You will play a crucial role in the planning and execution of these projects, ensuring they meet and exceed financial and scheduling targets while maintaining the highest safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with project Owners, Owner’s Representatives, and joint-venture partners through regular communication.
• Coordinate with local leadership, project teams, and human resources to ensure proper staffing for all projects.
• Manage contracts, including notices, change orders, disputes, and claims, ensuring active oversight.
• Review and monitor project schedules monthly to ensure compliance with Company and contract requirements, including coordination with vertical construction milestones.
• Track quantities, costs, and budgets for each project, reviewing performance monthly to ensure profitability and risk mitigation.
• Conduct monthly financial review meetings, ensuring accurate billing requests and adherence to company financial reporting policies.
• Proactively manage each project’s schedule of values and ensure payment mechanisms (e.g., change orders) are in place before work begins.
• Evaluate project activities for compliance with government regulatory agencies and coordinate permitting processes.
• Participate in the procurement of subcontractors and vendors.
• Engage regularly with corporate departments, including safety, finance, project controls, equipment, construction engineering, technical services, design management, and human resources.

Requirements

• 15+ years’ experience in heavy civil construction.
• 10+ years’ experience managing construction teams.
• Experience managing heavy civil, site development, or greenfield industrial/mission-critical projects, including business and financial risk management.
• Expert knowledge of complex construction means and methods, particularly heavy civil and infrastructure work.
• Proven ability to manage claims processes and negotiate with Owners’ representatives on project issues.
• Ability to lead multiple teams from different functions toward a common goal.
• Comprehensive understanding of and support for corporate policies and procedures.
• Ability to identify top talent and implement growth opportunities and training.

Bachelor’s Degree is a plus. Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) certification is preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program.
• Industry-leading 401(k)/RRSP.
• Medical, extended health care, dental, vision, and/or provincial medical benefits.
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.

Pay

Salary range: USD $220,000.00 – $290,000.00 per year.