DCN Project Director

Come join us at SLB New Energy & Industrial and be part of a global company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet

SLB New Energy & Industrial (NEI) is a division of SLB; our portfolio includes ventures in carbon capture and sequestration, geothermal power, energy storage, sustainable battery-grade lithium, hydrogen and Data center infrastructure solutions. To know more about NEI please visit https://www.slb.com/about/driving-energy-innovation/scaling-new-energy-systems

Our Data Center infrastructure solutions business provides Innovative and cost-effective solutions that enable building faster, smarter and more resilient data centers. Our modular infrastructure solutions scale AI and cloud computing capacity while minimizing capital risk and deployment delays. From design and supply chain to commissioning and operations, by standardizing components and relocating labor to controlled offsite environments, we help reduce costs, improve lead times, and lower construction risk while ensuring quality and global repeatability. To know more about our Data Centers Infrastructure solutions please visit https://www.slb.com/products-and-services/scaling-new-energy-systems/data-center-infrastructure-solutions

SLB is seeking a highly qualified and motivated Project Director to lead the delivery of a Data Center project location consisting of multiple buildings and associated infrastructures ensuring the objectives below are met:

• Delivery of the assigned Data Center location safely, on schedule, and within approved budget.
• High performance consistency across all buildings within the site location.
• Effective coordination between construction, project controls, supply chain, and technical teams.
• Leadership & governance for Project Managers and the broader site organization.
• Client representatives and key contractors’ satisfaction at the site level.

This is position requires regular travel to Houston, TX during the pre-construction phase (first 12 to 18 months), and onsite in Edmonton, AB during the construction & commissioning phases. Relocation support is available for qualified candidates within Canada.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead the full execution of the assigned project location, overseeing multiple Data Center buildings and associated infrastructure.
• Manage and support Project Managers responsible for individual buildings, ensuring alignment with site objectives and execution standards
• Monitor site-level performance across cost, schedule, quality, safety, and technical coordination
• Ensure effective coordination between contractors, suppliers, and internal teams operating across the site
• Review and approve key project deliverables including schedules, forecasts, recovery plans, and major change requests
• Resolve site-level issues and risks that could impact delivery across multiple buildings
• Maintain close coordination with the Program Manager to ensure alignment with portfolio objectives and client commitments
• Lead client engagement at the site level, ensuring transparency, communication, and delivery confidence.

Qualifications And Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline is required.
• 20+ years of experience managing large-scale construction or industrial projects
• Proven experience delivering complex projects with multiple contractors and overlapping scopes.
• Prior experience delivering large-scale Data Center or mission-critical facilities is highly preferred
• Strong background in cost control, scheduling, contract management, and site leadership
• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple project teams simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management credential are preferred
• Candidates must be able to legally work and reside in Canada, without sponsorship.

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