On-Site Design Manager, Data Centre for AI Compute

Nscale; Narvik; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Nscale invites an experienced Design Manager to Narvik for data centre infrastructure delivery. You will guide the design from concept through construction drawings, ensuring world-class standards, schedule adherence and budget alignment.

You will collaborate with construction, cost management and in-country teams, coordinate with technology providers, and drive BIM-based workflows, Revit and Navisworks to deliver high-density AI compute facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience as a design manager, preferably in data centre or high-performance computing projects.
• Deep knowledge of MEP systems, high-density power, and infrastructure for AI compute.
• Fluency in English.
• Proficient with Procore/EDMS systems, Revit, Navisworks, and BIM-based workflows.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design process from concept to construction drawings for Narvik project.
• Review design packages for code compliance and constructability.
• Collaborate with construction, cost management and in-country teams.
• Maintain schedules and documentation workflows using BIM and cloud tools.
• Coordinate permitting with local consultants.
• Adapt facilities for advanced compute clusters and liquid cooling.

Skills

Design management

MEP systems

AI compute knowledge

Revit

Navisworks

BIM workflows

Procore/EDMS

Multilingual English

Norwegian language

Tools

Procore

Navisworks

Revit

BIM

Job description

Nscale invites an experienced Design Manager to Narvik for data centre infrastructure delivery. You will guide the design from concept through construction drawings, ensuring world-class standards, schedule adherence and budget alignment.

You will collaborate with construction, cost management and in-country teams, coordinate with technology providers, and drive BIM-based workflows, Revit and Navisworks to deliver high-density AI compute facilities.