Preconstruction Manager, Data Center Projects

Nscale; United States; On-site; USD 175,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Equity options

Medical, dental, vision

Parental leave

Retirement plan participation

Job summary

Nscale is seeking a hands‑on Manager, Preconstruction — a pivotal role within our growing North American Preconstruction team reporting directly to the Director/Senior Manager, Preconstruction.

As Manager, you will be a key contributor to the Preconstruction team, supporting integrated Capex Total Development Cost Proformas, integrated development cash flow/commitment/cancellation Cost Ledgers, and planning level constructability analysis across a portfolio of hyperscale and mission‑critical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a relevant discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 8+ years of related Preconstruction or Construction management experience
• Experience managing Analysts and Senior Estimators, with demonstrated ability to lead a team of experienced professionals
• Data center or mission-critical facility experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated expertise in all cost code divisions, conceptual estimating, cash flow modeling, GC and Contractor RFP review, and Contractor Budget Reviews
• Strong understanding of construction documents at all levels of design — drawings, specifications, and contracts
• Proven ability to contribute to multiple high-value concurrent projects while maintaining team cohesion and deliverable quality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Word
• Excellent communicator across all levels — from trade partners to executive leadership and clients
• Willingness to travel up to 25% based on business needs

Responsibilities

• Own complex scope, development cost, and risk issues for active and prospective sites
• Support Preconstruction Leadership in building out processes, leading implementation and rollout at a project level
• Contribute to Capex and Schedule strategy for prospective developments
• Perform independent take‑offs, cost estimates, and contractor pricing validations
• Review Prime Contractor, Subcontractor, Colocation Provider, Power Entity, Building Design, and Consultant proposals for scope, cost, and schedule
• Maintain and improve the internal project cost database with lessons learned

Skills

Leadership

Cost estimation

Team management

Communication

Travel up to 25%

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Word

Job description

Nscale is seeking a hands‑on Manager, Preconstruction — a pivotal role within our growing North American Preconstruction team reporting directly to the Director/Senior Manager, Preconstruction.

As Manager, you will be a key contributor to the Preconstruction team, supporting integrated Capex Total Development Cost Proformas, integrated development cash flow/commitment/cancellation Cost Ledgers, and planning level constructability analysis across a portfolio of hyperscale and mission‑critical