Construction Manager, Data Centre Delivery

Nscale

1d•$140,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Manager leads the on-site build of Nscale AI data centers from mobilization through construction, commissioning, and handover to operations. The role represents Nscale on site and is accountable for safety, quality, schedule, and cost. Nscale campuses are high-density, liquid-cooled facilities built to house large GPU deployments, often on accelerated programs in remote locations. The Construction Manager directs general contractors, MEP trade partners, and equipment vendors to ensure data halls are ready, energized, and commissioned on contracted dates. The role is site-based at an Nscale data center campus in Texas, with travel between multiple project sites of up to 75%. On-site presence is required as needed, particularly during critical milestones. The schedule requires flexibility to support program needs across sites, teams, and time zones. On-site work takes place in an active construction environment, where PPE is required at all times. This is a full-time Nscale position. Compensation is a base salary of $140,000–$200,000 USD, with potential eligibility for bonus, equity, and/or commission programs. The company describes a competitive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, flexible paid time off, parental leave, and retirement plan participation. It also mentions private medical cover, pension, generous leave, and competitive salary and equity.

Requirements

At least 5 years of construction management experience, including at least 3 years leading mission-critical builds such as data centers, semiconductor fabs, or large industrial facilities.
Demonstrated experience directly managing General Construction Managers, program controls functions (scheduling and cost), EHS leadership, and multi-site subcontractor teams.
Strong command of program-level scheduling (CPM), budget and cost control, and contract administration.
Proficiency in Procore, Bluebeam Revu, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to read and interpret complete construction document sets across civil, structural, architectural, and MEP disciplines.
OSHA 30 certification.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel between multiple project sites as required.
Schedule flexibility to support program needs across sites, teams, and time zones.
Integrity, ownership, respect under pressure, transparent communication, a team-first attitude, and reliability and consistency.

Nice To Haves

Experience overseeing hyperscale, colocation, or Tier III/IV data center construction programs.
Familiarity with DCIM systems, raised-floor environments, or critical power and cooling infrastructure at a portfolio level.
Experience with program-level reporting and analytics tools such as Power BI.
PMP, CCM, or equivalent credential.
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field; an advanced degree is a plus.
MS Project or Primavera P6.
Power BI or equivalent program-level reporting and dashboarding tools.

Responsibilities

Direct day-to-day construction across civil, structural, envelope, and MEP packages through practical completion.
Manage general contractors and trade partners to the agreed program, scope, and specification.
Coordinate installation of power and cooling infrastructure, including substations, switchgear, UPS, generators, chillers, and liquid-cooling systems.
Manage site logistics, sequencing, and interfaces so data halls are ready for GPU, network, and rack installation.
Set and enforce site health and safety standards, target zero harm, and lead incident investigations.
Run inspection and test plans, QA/QC audits, and snagging; close out defects before handover.
Ensure compliance with local codes, permits, CDM or OSHA requirements, and Nscale design standards.
Track progress against the integrated program and flag critical-path risks in advance.
Review contractor valuations, change requests, and variations with Commercial and Cost Management.
Maintain a live risk and issue register with owners and dates, and report weekly to the Project Director.
Work with the commissioning agent through Level 1 to Level 5 integrated systems testing.
Hand over complete documentation, as-builts, and O&M manuals to Data Centre Operations.
Capture lessons learned and incorporate them into Nscale's standard design and delivery playbook.
Travel between project sites as required and provide on-site presence during critical milestones.