Head of Data Center Preconstruction

Nscale; Amersfoort; On-site; EUR 146,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Flexible work arrangement

100% medical/dental/vision benefits

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Annual reviews

Job summary

Nscale is seeking a hands-on Director, Preconstruction to lead a growing team responsible for CapEx proformas, cash flow, and constructability analysis for North American data center projects.

You will coach managers and analysts, shape process standards, and partner with Commercial, Design, Finance, and Site Teams to drive capital decisions and risk management. Travel up to 35% is expected.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related Preconstruction or construction management experience.
• Experience managing Preconstruction Managers or Senior Estimators.
• Demonstrated expertise in CapEx proformas, cash flow modeling, GC RFP review, and Prime Contractor Budget Reviews.
• Strong understanding of construction documents at all levels of design, including drawings, specs, and contracts.
• Proven ability to oversee multiple high-value concurrent projects while maintaining team cohesion and deliverable quality.
• Willingness to travel up to 35% based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage, mentor, and develop a team of Preconstruction Managers and Analysts, including performance management and career growth planning.
• Oversee delivery of site-specific CapEx proformas, conceptual estimates, and budget reviews across active and prospective projects.
• Lead or co-lead Prime Contractor Budget Reviews and cost/schedule analyses from concept through IGMP.
• Ensure thorough review of Prime Contractor, Subcontractor, and design/engineering proposals for scope and cost.
• Maintain and improve the internal project cost database with lessons learned to stay market-competitive.
• Support strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration to optimize capital deployment.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Cost analysis

Strategic thinking

Communication

Financial modeling

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or relevant discipline

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Word

Job description

Nscale is seeking a hands-on Director, Preconstruction to lead a growing team responsible for CapEx proformas, cash flow, and constructability analysis for North American data center projects.

You will coach managers and analysts, shape process standards, and partner with Commercial, Design, Finance, and Site Teams to drive capital decisions and risk management. Travel up to 35% is expected.