Mechanical Project Manager, Norway

Nscale; Narvik; On-site; NOK 1,100,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Nscale is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to oversee all mechanical system delivery for hyperscale data centre projects in Norway. You will manage design coordination through construction, commissioning and handover, ensuring safety, performance, and quality standards are met while integrating with electrical and controls teams.

This owner-side role requires deep knowledge of HVAC, cooling, piping and plant infrastructure, with strong stakeholding, on-site leadership, and

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience managing mechanical delivery, including data centre or mission-critical projects.
• Fluent in English; Norwegian advantageous.
• Degree or qualification in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee all mechanical construction activities, ensuring works meet design intent, schedule, and technical standards.
• Ensure compliance with local electrical codes, statutory requirements, applicable standards, and HSE regulations relevant to the project location
• Review and validate design drawings, submittals, and technical documentation for constructability and compliance.
• Manage on-site interfaces between mechanical systems and other disciplines (Electrical, Controls, CSA)
• Monitor and report on progress, identify risks, and support schedule recovery planning across all mechanical packages, ensuring visibility and alignment across the wider delivery team.
• Oversee quality assurance, inspections, and testing throughout installation and commissioning phases.
• Support integrated systems testing (IST) and ensure complete verification and documentation of mechanical systems.
• Conduct regular coordination meetings with contractors, consultants, and internal teams to maintain alignment and resolve issues.
• Promote a culture of safety, technical excellence, and continuous improvement across all project activities.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

English fluency

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Project Manager – Data Centre Construction

Location: Site-Based in Norway 5 days per week. Initially in Narvik, with flexibility to change in future.

About Nscale

At Nscale, we are building the infrastructure for Europe’s AI revolution. Nscale are developing cutting-edge sovereign generative AI solutions, powered by a new generation of high-performance, sustainable data centres and GPUs built specifically for AI workloads.

The growth of artificial intelligence is driving unprecedented global demand for compute and GPU infrastructure. Nscale is positioned at the heart of this transformation — building the platforms that will enable the next decade of innovation.

Nscale are working closely with the world’s most advanced AI technology providers, integrating next-gen compute hardware and GPU clusters in both partner and Nscale built facilities. This is an opportunity to join Nscale’s journey, play a key role in delivering transformative AI infrastructure, and help shape a company designed to scale rapidly across Europe and beyond.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to oversee all mechanical system delivery for Nscale’s hyperscale data centre projects. You will manage the technical execution of mechanical packages from design coordination through construction, commissioning, and handover.

This owner-side role requires strong technical knowledge of cooling systems, HVAC, piping, and plant infrastructure. You will ensure mechanical works are designed, installed, and commissioned to meet Nscale’s safety, performance, and quality standards, while maintaining seamless integration with other building systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee all mechanical construction activities, ensuring works meet design intent, schedule, and technical standards.
• Ensure compliance with local electrical codes, statutory requirements, applicable standards, and HSE regulations relevant to the project location
• Review and validate design drawings, submittals, and technical documentation for constructability and compliance.
• Manage on-site interfaces between mechanical systems and other disciplines (Electrical, Controls, CSA)
• Monitor and report on progress, identify risks, and support schedule recovery planning across all mechanical packages, ensuring visibility and alignment across the wider delivery team.
• Oversee quality assurance, inspections, and testing throughout installation and commissioning phases.
• Support integrated systems testing (IST) and ensure complete verification and documentation of mechanical systems.
• Conduct regular coordination meetings with contractors, consultants, and internal teams to maintain alignment and resolve issues.
• Promote a culture of safety, technical excellence, and continuous improvement across all project activities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience managing mechanical delivery, including within data centre or mission-critical projects.
• Degree or qualification in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, liquid cooling, and mechanical controls (experience with AI/HPC data centers and cooling systems—including DTC, TCS, and CDU) is an advantage)
• Proven experience in coordinating design, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiar with project reporting and scheduling tools.
• Fluent in English; Norwegian advantageous.

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