General Construction Manager

Provide full-time, on-site construction management on behalf of Nscale across all active work areas - Serve as the primary interface between the General Contractor (GC), Nscale's project team, design team, and third-party vendors - Conduct daily site walkthroughs and morning coordination meetings with the GC, subcontractors, and key stakeholders - Monitor overall project schedule and proactively identify risks; escalate delays and drive mitigation strategies - Oversee the RFI, submittal, and change order processes; review for scope alignment and cost/schedule impact to Nscale - Enforce contract requirements, quality standards, and safety compliance on behalf of Nscale - Directly supervise the MEP Manager and coordinate day-to-day on-site with the EHS Manager, Construction Scheduler, and Cost Manager to keep work sequenced and conflict-free - Maintain accurate daily construction logs, photo documentation, and written reports for the Senior Manager and Nscale program team - Lead or participate in weekly OAC (Owner-Architect-Contractor) meetings; prepare and distribute meeting minutes - Track and manage punch list items through substantial completion and final closeout - Support Nscale's acceptance and turnover activities, including systems verification and documentation handover

8+ years of construction management experience, with at least 3 years on data center, mission-critical, or large-scale industrial projects - Demonstrated experience managing general contractors and multi-discipline subcontractor teams - Strong command of construction scheduling (CPM), cost control, and contract administration - Proficiency in Procore, Bluebeam Revu, and Microsoft Office Suite - Ability to read and interpret full construction document sets including civil, structural, architectural, and MEP drawings - OSHA 30 certification required - Valid driver's license; reliable on-site presence required - Integrity and an ownership mentality — you treat the project as your own, hold yourself accountable, and never misrepresent status, costs, or progress - A transparent, team-first communicator who surfaces problems early, stays composed under pressure, and follows through on commitments - Comfortable in an active construction environment with full-time, on-site presence Monday through Friday (weekend availability during critical milestones); site hours begin at 6:30 AM

Nice to Have

Experience with hyperscale, colocation, or Tier III/IV data center construction - Familiarity with DCIM systems, raised floor environments, or critical power/cooling infrastructure - PMP, CCM, or equivalent credential - Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field - Familiarity with MS Project or Primavera P6

Why this role matters

This is a highly visible, high-trust role at the center of one of Nscale's most critical build programs.

You'll be the person on the ground translating strategy into execution — the single point of accountability standing between design intent and a data center that actually gets built, on time, and to spec.

Strong performance here creates a direct path to future Nscale data center construction programs.

At Nscale, you'll find a collaborative, supportive, and innovative environment where your contributions spark real impact.

We're building something extraordinary, and we want you at the core.

Highly competitive package (base + equity) with reviews every 12 months. 🚀 - Join the fastest-growing tech startup, your chance to push boundaries, collaborate with brilliant minds, and make your mark on cutting-edge AI. ✨ - Expect a dynamic progression plan tailored to your ambitions.

Grow by trying new things, leading, challenging the status quo, and owning your impact, always with our full support. - Human-First Flexibility: We treat you as humans first. 🫶🏽 Our flexible workplace trusts Nscalers to deliver, giving you the autonomy to shape your day around life's moments.

At Nscale, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace.

We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our work environment, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities.

We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, parents, carers, and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

If there's anything we can do to accommodate your specific situation, please let us know.

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.

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