On-Site Data Center Construction Lead

Nscale; Barstow (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity included

Job summary

Nscale is seeking an experienced General Construction Manager to serve as the on-site single point of accountability for a large-scale data center build. You will oversee daily construction execution, manage GC and subcontractors, and ensure schedule, quality, and safety across all phases from civil to turnover.

This role requires 8+ years in construction management, data center experience, and proficiency in CPM scheduling, Procore, Bluebeam Revu, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction management experience, including data center or mission-critical projects
• Proven ability to manage GC and multi-discipline subcontractor teams
• Strong CPM scheduling, cost control, and contract administration
• Proficiency in Procore, Bluebeam Revu, and MS Office
• Ability to read and interpret full construction drawings (civil/structural/architectural/MEP)
• OSHA 30 certification is required

Responsibilities

• Provide full-time, on-site construction management for the data center build
• Interface between GC, project team, design team, and vendors
• Conduct daily site walkthroughs and weekly coordination meetings
• Monitor schedule, identify risks, and drive mitigation actions
• Oversee RFI, submittal, and change order processes with cost/schedule impact reviews
• Enforce contract requirements, quality, and safety at the site
• Supervise the MEP Manager and coordinate with EHS and Cost Managers
• Maintain daily logs, photos, and written reports for the program team
• Lead or participate in weekly Owner-Architect-Contractor meetings
• Track punch lists through turnover and closeout
• Support acceptance and turnover activities with documentation handover

Skills

Construction management

GC / subcontractor management

CPM scheduling

Field coordination

Reading construction drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

PMP/CCM credential (nice to have)

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam Revu

MS Office

MS Project / Primavera P6

Job description

Nscale is seeking an experienced General Construction Manager to serve as the on-site single point of accountability for a large-scale data center build. You will oversee daily construction execution, manage GC and subcontractors, and ensure schedule, quality, and safety across all phases from civil to turnover.

This role requires 8+ years in construction management, data center experience, and proficiency in CPM scheduling, Procore, Bluebeam Revu, and MS Office.