Senior Manager, Data Centre Delivery

Nscale

1d • $180,000 - $240,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Nscale is hiring a senior construction leader to oversee the on-site delivery of its AI data centers. The role provides senior-level oversight of the overall construction program on Nscale’s behalf, from mobilization through construction, commissioning, turnover, and handover to operations. It is accountable for safety, quality, schedule, and cost across the program, with responsibility for directing General Contractors, MEP trade partners, and equipment vendors to deliver ready, energized, and commissioned data halls on schedule.

The position supervises General Construction Managers, a Preconstruction Manager, Construction Scheduler, Cost Manager, and EHS Manager. It owns the master program schedule and budget, manages program risks and resources across sites, and reports status and financial performance to the Director and executive stakeholders. The role is site-based at an Nscale data center campus in Texas, with travel between sites of up to 50% and on-site presence as needed, particularly at critical milestones.

The successful candidate will bring construction management experience, including leadership on mission-critical projects, strong program controls and contract administration capabilities, and proficiency with construction management and document review software. OSHA 30 certification and a valid driver's license are required. Nscale emphasizes integrity, ownership, respectful conduct under pressure, transparent communication, teamwork, and reliability.

This is a full-time position. The stated base salary range is $180,000–$240,000 USD. Nscale describes a competitive salary and equity, private medical cover, pension, generous leave, and possible bonus, equity, and/or commission programs. A benefits package may include medical, dental, vision, flexible paid time off, parental leave, and retirement plan participation.

Requirements

• At least 8 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 for 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 full 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.
• Ability to be on-site as needed, particularly during critical milestones; PPE is required when present in active construction environments.

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.
• Familiarity with MS Project or Primavera P6.
• Power BI or equivalent program-level reporting and dashboarding tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level oversight of the overall construction program on behalf of Nscale, supervising General Construction Managers, the Preconstruction Manager, Construction Scheduler, Cost Manager, and EHS Manager.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for schedule, cost, quality, and safety issues that exceed site-level authority.
• Own the master program schedule and budget; report program status, risk, and financial performance to the Director and executive stakeholders.
• Review and approve significant change orders, claims, and contract modifications before Nscale sign-off.
• Chair Owner-Architect-Contractor meetings and represent Nscale in key negotiations with General Contractors, design teams, and vendors.
• Mentor and develop direct reports, and establish and enforce consistent reporting standards, documentation practices, and quality expectations across sites.
• Preserve the independence of program controls and safety functions so the Construction Scheduler, Cost Manager, and EHS Manager can escalate concerns without site-level interference.
• Coordinate cross-project resources, staffing, and vendor allocation to meet program-wide priorities and deadlines.
• Oversee program-level commissioning, turnover, and closeout, ensuring consistency and completeness across sites.
• Manage relationships with Nscale leadership, investors, and executive stakeholders; deliver periodic program-level updates and briefings.
• Identify and mitigate program-level risks, including schedule slippage, cost overruns, supply chain disruptions, and resource conflicts.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, safety standards, and quality requirements across the project portfolio.
• Lead the on-site build of AI data centers through mobilization, construction, commissioning, and handover to operations.
• Direct general contractors, MEP trade partners, and equipment vendors to deliver data halls ready, energized, and commissioned by contracted dates.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity.
• Private medical cover.
• Pension.
• Generous leave.
• Potential eligibility for bonus, equity, and/or commission programs.
• Potential benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible paid time off, parental leave, and retirement plan participation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed