Senior Manager, Data Centre Delivery (AI)

Location: Site-based at an Nscale data center campus in Texas, with up to 50% travel between project sites; on-site presence required as needed, especially during critical milestones.

Salary: $180,000–$240,000 USD base salary, plus potential bonus, equity, and/or commission programs.

Company

Nscale operates a vertically integrated AI cloud, including power and land acquisition, data center design and construction, GPU infrastructure, and software for model training and inference.

What you will do

• Lead program-level construction delivery from mobilization through construction, commissioning, turnover, and handover to operations.
• Supervise General Construction Managers, preconstruction, scheduling, cost management, EHS, and multi-site subcontractor teams.
• Own the master program schedule and budget; report risks, status, and financial performance to leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Review change orders, claims, and contract modifications; lead OAC meetings and key negotiations with contractors, designers, and vendors.
• Coordinate resources and vendor allocation across sites while mitigating schedule, cost, supply chain, and staffing risks.
• Establish consistent reporting, documentation, quality, safety, commissioning, turnover, and closeout standards across the portfolio.

Requirements

• 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.
• Direct experience managing General Construction Managers, program controls covering scheduling and cost, EHS leadership, and multi-site subcontractor teams.
• Strong command of program-level CPM scheduling, budget and cost control, and contract administration.
• Proficiency in Procore, Bluebeam Revu, and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to interpret complete civil, structural, architectural, and MEP construction document sets.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between multiple project sites.
• Ability to support program needs across sites, teams, and time zones; PPE is required in active construction areas.
• Integrity, ownership, respectful conduct under pressure, transparent communication, team-first behavior, reliability, and consistency are required for the senior leadership role.

Nice to have

• Experience with hyperscale, colocation, or Tier III/IV data center construction programs.
• Familiarity with DCIM systems, raised floors, or critical power and cooling infrastructure at 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.
• Experience with MS Project or Primavera P6.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time Nscale employment with opportunities to take on additional sites or programs as the pipeline grows.
• Regular travel across multiple project sites and schedule flexibility to support program needs.
• Competitive base salary, equity, and potential bonus, equity, and/or commission programs.
• Private medical cover, dental and vision coverage, pension or retirement plan participation, generous or flexible paid leave, and parental leave.
• Active construction environment with PPE required on site.

Hiring process

• References may be sought specifically regarding the candidate's character and conduct, in addition to technical performance.
• Unsolicited candidate submissions from recruitment agencies are not accepted.