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About the Role

Bell is seeking a Technical Due Diligence Project Manager to lead the evaluation, assessment, and qualification of prospective data centre sites across Canada. This role is responsible for managing the end-to-end due diligence process to determine whether candidate properties meet Bell’s technical, operational, financial, environmental, permitting, utility, and strategic criteria for AI Fabric and mission-critical infrastructure deployments.

Responsibilities

Lead comprehensive technical due diligence assessments for prospective data centre sites.
Develop and maintain Bell's site evaluation framework, scoring matrix, and qualification criteria.
Evaluate Greenfield and Brownfield opportunities for feasibility and suitability.
Conduct desktop and on-site assessments of candidate locations.
Assess site readiness for AI, HPC, and high-density data centre deployments.
Prepare executive recommendations regarding site viability and investment decisions.
Coordinate utility engagement activities with electrical utilities and municipalities.
Evaluate existing electrical service capacity, substation proximity, grid reliability and redundancy, expansion capability and timelines, and utility costs and rate structures.
Assess fibre connectivity, carrier diversity, and network resiliency options.
Validate water availability and cooling infrastructure requirements.
Lead reviews of electrical infrastructure, power availability and expansion capability, mechanical and cooling systems, structural integrity, building suitability for adaptive reuse, security requirements, fire protection systems, physical access and logistics, environmental constraints, and natural hazard exposure.
Develop technical risk registers and mitigation plans for each site.
Coordinate zoning, planning, and permitting reviews.
Evaluate municipal development requirements.
Identify environmental approvals required for development.
Engage external consultants and regulators as required.
Assess permitting schedules and potential approval risks.
Support acquisition strategy and commercial negotiations.
Compare costs associated with potential sites.
Assess infrastructure upgrade requirements and associated investment risks.
Lead multidisciplinary due diligence teams.
Coordinate engineering consultants, utility providers, environmental specialists, municipal authorities, real estate advisors, and construction partners.
Present findings and recommendations to Bell leadership.
Maintain site evaluation dashboards, risk registers, and decision logs.
Deliver site assessment reports, technical due diligence reports, executive briefings, comparative site rankings, and investment recommendations.
Ensure all assessments are documented and auditable.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Real Estate Development, Urban Planning, or related field.
PMP designation or equivalent project management certification preferred.
Minimum 7–10 years of experience in data centre development, mission-critical facilities, infrastructure planning, technical due diligence, and site selection.
Demonstrated experience evaluating Greenfield and Brownfield developments.
Strong knowledge of utility infrastructure, electrical distribution systems, data centre design principles, permitting and planning processes, and environmental assessments.
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary consultant teams.
Experience supporting hyperscale or AI data centre developments.
Knowledge of utility interconnection processes across Canadian provinces.
Familiarity with Uptime Institute, ASHRAE, CSA, and local building code requirements.
Experience performing Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).
Strong understanding of data centre power and cooling systems.
Experience evaluating sites ranging from 5 MW to 100+ MW developments.
Bilingual (French/English) considered an asset.
Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

Skills

Project Management
Engineering
Commercial Awareness
Data Centre Development Expertise
Site Identification
Site Evaluation
Site Assessment
Feasibility Analysis
Risk Identification
Utility Coordination
Infrastructure Assessment
Technical Due Diligence
Regulatory Assessment
Permitting
Financial Evaluation
Commercial Evaluation
Stakeholder Management
Reporting
Governance

Location

Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Work Type

Hybrid
Management
Regular - Full Time

Experience Level

7-10 years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree
PMP designation or equivalent project management certification

Benefits

Competitive salary
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Mental health benefits
35% discount on Bell services
Access to exclusive partner offers

About the Company

Connection is everything. It drives us to innovate, explore, and stay close to what matters to us most. At Bell, we’re building a more connected future through world-class networks, AI-powered solutions, and digital experiences that elevate how people live, work, and play every day.
We believe in empowering people. That’s why we equip our teams with cutting-edge technology, AI tools, and a collaborative environment that supports creativity and growth.
On the Bell Business Markets team, you’ll be a vital part of making innovation happen for enterprise-scale customers. You’ll deliver advanced solutions in areas such as IoT, Mobility/5G, Cloud, Cyber Security, Voice, Collaboration & Contact Centre and Internet & Private Networks.
At Bell, your skills and expertise will help set us apart as we continue to be the leading provider of digital connections and next generation services to businesses and governments.
Bell, one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.

Equal Opportunity

At Bell, we are proud of our focus on fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace where all team members feel valued, respected, supported, and that they belong.
Bell is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we’re actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise.
We also want to make sure that everyone has an equal opportunity to join our team.
We encourage individuals who may require accommodations during the hiring process to let us know.
For a confidential inquiry, email your recruiter or recruitment@bell.ca to make arrangements.
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