Construction Manager, Data Centre Delivery

About Nscale

Nscale is a vertically integrated AI cloud: we secure the power and land, design and build the data centers, run the GPU fleet, and provide the software that customers train and serve models on. Headquartered in London, we operate in 14 regions and serve hyperscalers, frontier AI labs and enterprises.

We sell through two lines.

Nscale Infrastructure

delivers large-scale dedicated AI compute to the world's biggest technology companies.

Nscale Cloud

gives customers the full AI lifecycle, from training to inference, under one contract. Our pipeline includes the Monarch Compute Campus in West Virginia, and the planned acquisition of Anyscale, the team behind Ray, adds workload orchestration to the platform.

Our customers choose us for delivery certainty. This role exists to protect that promise.

The role

As Construction Manager, you lead the on-site build of Nscale's AI data centers, from mobilization through construction, commissioning and handover to operations. You are Nscale's presence on site, accountable for safety, quality, schedule and cost.

Our campuses are high-density, liquid-cooled facilities built to house tens of thousands of GPUs, often on accelerated programs in remote, power-rich locations. You direct general contractors, MEP trade partners and equipment vendors so that each data hall is ready, energized and commissioned on the date our customers have contracted.

What you'll do

Lead the build on site

Direct day-to-day construction across civils, structure, envelope and MEP packages through to practical completion.

Manage general contractors and trade partners to the agreed program, scope and specification.

Coordinate the installation of power and cooling infrastructure: substations, switchgear, UPS, generators, chillers and liquid-cooling systems.

Run site logistics, sequencing and interface management so data halls are ready for GPU, network and rack installation.

Own safety and quality

Set and enforce the site health and safety standard, with zero harm as the target; lead incident investigations.

Run inspection and test plans, QA/QC audits and snagging, and close out defects before handover.

Ensure compliance with local codes, permits, CDM or OSHA requirements, and Nscale's design standards.

Control schedule and cost

Track progress against the integrated program and flag critical-path risks weeks ahead.

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.

Commission and hand over

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 feed them into Nscale's standard design and delivery playbook.

What you'll bring

5+ years in construction management, with 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 (scheduling and cost) functions, 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 required

Valid driver's license; ability to travel between multiple project sites as required

Preferred

Experience overseeing hyperscale, colocation, or Tier III/IV data center construction programs

Familiarity with DCIM systems, raised floor environments, or critical power/cooling infrastructure at a portfolio level

Experience with program-level reporting and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI)

PMP, CCM, or equivalent credential

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field; advanced degree a plus

Character & Conduct

What We Value Most: Character & Conduct

Technical skills can be taught. Character cannot. At Nscale, we're looking for people who show up with integrity, treat others with respect, and take genuine ownership of their work. As a senior leader on the program, this individual also sets the tone for every direct report and site team they oversee. The following traits matter as much to us as any credential or years of experience:

Integrity — does the right thing even when no one is watching; never misrepresents status, costs, or progress to protect themselves or their team

Ownership mentality — treats the program as their own and holds themselves and their direct reports accountable without being told

Respectful under pressure — stays composed and professional with contractors, trades, direct reports, and internal Nscale teams regardless of the circumstances

Transparent communicator — surfaces problems early and honestly, never buries bad news, and expects the same from the teams they lead

Team-first attitude — ego stays at the gate; the program and the people on it come first

Reliable and consistent — shows up prepared, follows through on commitments, and does what they say they will do

We actively seek references that speak to a candidate's character, not just their technical output.

Tools & Software

Procore — program-wide project management, RFIs, submittals, daily reporting, and document control

Bluebeam Revu — drawing markup, QA/QC overlays

Microsoft Suite — Word, Excel, Outlook (required); MS Project or Primavera P6 (preferred)

Power BI or equivalent — program-level reporting and dashboarding (preferred)

Work Environment & Schedule

Full-time role with regular travel across multiple project sites; on-site presence required as needed, particularly during critical milestones

Schedule flexibility required to support program needs across sites, teams, and time zones

Active construction environment when on-site — PPE required at all times

This is a full-time Nscale position. As Nscale's data center program pipeline grows, there will be opportunities to take on additional sites or programs.

Details

Location

Site-based at an Nscale data center campus, with travel between sites. This role is based in TX with up to 75% travel

What we offer

competitive salary and equity, private medical cover, pension, generous leave, and the chance to build the infrastructure behind the world's most important AI work.

The range below reflects the base salary for the position. Actual compensation may vary based on job-related factors such as skill set, experience, education, and location. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for bonus, equity, and/or commission programs. Nscale may offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flexible paid time off, parental leave, and retirement plan participation.

Salary Range

• $140,000
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• $200,000 USD
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