Senior Manager, Cost Control - Data Centre Infrastructure

Bell

Bell

Other Engineering

Toronto, ON, Canada · Montreal, QC, Canada

Posted on May 9, 2026

Req Id: 430107

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Summary

Bell’s AI Fabric program is a transformational national initiative focused on building a secure, high‑performance, coast‑to‑coast compute platform to enable the next generation of AI innovation and reinforce Canada’s leadership in Sovereign AI.

Bell is seeking a Senior Manager, Cost Control – Data Centre Infrastructure to lead capital cost management and financial controls across its data centre build portfolio. Reporting to the Director, Program Controls, this role owns cost baselines, forecasting, and variance analysis to ensure financial transparency, discipline, and audit‑ready reporting for mission‑critical infrastructure delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Capital Cost Management

  • Own project capital cost baselines, commitments, actuals, and forecasts‑at‑completion.
  • Monitor cost performance, identify emerging risks, and provide variance analysis with clear drivers.

Forecasting & Financial Integrity

  • Maintain accurate, forward‑looking cost forecasts reflecting approved scope, schedule, and change impacts.
  • Ensure cost data integrity and alignment with funding approvals and financial systems.

Change & Contingency Governance

  • Support formal change control by quantifying cost impacts and contingency requirements prior to execution.
  • Track contingency allocation, usage, and recovery strategies in line with governance standards.

Reporting & Audit Readiness

  • Produce Executive-level cost reports, dashboards, and performance insights.
  • Ensure cost controls and documentation meet audit, compliance, and governance requirements.

Cross‑Functional Coordination

  • Partner with Procurement on commitments and cost exposure.
  • Coordinate with Schedule Control to ensure cost forecasts reflect schedule realities.


Critical Qualifications

  • 8–10+ years of experience in cost control or project financial management for large capital programs.

  • Strong working knowledge of industry‑standard project controls tools, including Primavera P6 for integrated scheduling and enterprise cost management systems (e.g., EcoSys, SAP, e‑Builder, Procore, or equivalent).

  • Demonstrated experience managing budgets, forecasts, and variances for complex infrastructure projects.

  • Strong understanding of change management, contingency controls, and capital governance.

  • Advanced analytical skills with strong attention to detail.

  • Experience operating within audit‑sensitive environments.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Data centre, industrial, or mission‑critical infrastructure cost control experience.

  • Familiarity with enterprise financial and controls systems.

  • Professional certifications (CCP, PMP, or equivalent).

Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

Additional Information:

Position Type: Management
Job Status: Regular - Full Time
Job Location: Canada : Ontario : Toronto || Canada : Quebec : Montreal
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Application Deadline: 05/08/2026

For work arrangements that are ‘Hybrid’, successful candidates must be based in Canada and report to a set Bell office for a minimum of 3 days a week. Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, Bell offers flexibility in work hours based on the business needs.

Please apply directly online to be considered for this role. Applications through email will not be accepted.

We know that caring for our team members is at the heart of a healthy, positive and thriving workplace. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits to support the well-being of you and your family. As soon as you join us, you'll be eligible for medical, dental, vision and mental health benefits that you can tailor to your specific needs. Plus, as a Bell team member, you'll enjoy a 35% discount on our services and access exclusive offers from our partners.

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