Project Controller, Delivery, AMERS

Greenhouse Software, Inc.; Barstow (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + equity

Equity participation

Annual performance reviews

Job summary

Nscale, a GPU cloud platform, is seeking a Project Controller to join the Design & Construction team. You will handle financial oversight, administrative setup for data center projects, and collaboration with VP of Commercial Management, Project Managers, and Cost Managers to ensure budgets and schedules are met.

You will support the team across Design, Equipment Procurement, Construction Management, and Health & Safety; drive process improvements and deliver accurate financial forecasts for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business, Finance, Engineering, or Construction Management is typically preferred.
• Proven experience in project financial control, cost management, and project administration.
• Proficient understanding and hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 and Google Suite.
• Strong analytical skills, numerical accuracy, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across business functions, especially data center construction.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administrative setup and documentation for new projects from due diligence to delivery.
• Provide support and tracking for project management and internal stakeholders (Design, Equipment Procurement, Construction Management, Health & Safety).
• Recommend and implement improvements to project processes.
• Track and maintain the budget baseline; manage commitments and costs.
• Administer requisitions, process invoices, manage purchase orders, and coordinate payments.
• Maintain budget tracking tools and prepare forecasts/reports for stakeholders.
• Monitor financial and scheduling factors; flag concerns or deviations from baseline.
• Ensure project activities comply with company policies and regulations.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Google Workspace

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Financial controls

Cost management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Project management systems

Job description

Nscale is the GPU cloud engineered for AI. We provide cost-effective, high-performance infrastructure for AI start-ups and large enterprise customers. Nscale enables AI-focused companies to achieve superior results by reducing the complexity of AI development. Our GPU cloud bolsters technical capabilities and directly supports strategic business outcomes, including cost management, rapid innovation, and environmental responsibility.

At Nscale, our Design & Construction team plays a critical role in delivering data center facilities that are optimized for AI deployments.

We thrive on a culture of relentless innovation, ownership, and accountability, where every team member takes pride in their work and drives it with excellence and urgency. As an Nscaler, you’ll build trust through openness and transparency, where everyone is inspired to do their best work. If you join our team, you’ll be contributing to building the technology that powers the future.

About the Role

The Project Controller is a key member of the Project Controls team, responsible for the financial and administrative activities of multiple data center construction projects. This role works closely with the VP of Commercial Management (Project Controls), Project Managers, and Cost Managers to ensure rigorous financial oversight, accurate reporting, and adherence to project plans and budgets. The candidate shall be able to work in a dynamic, high-intensity environment and support the DC team achieving project deliverables.

What You’ll be Doing

• Project Setup — Assist in the administrative setup and documentation for new projects. Support the team from due diligence through project delivery.
• Stakeholder Support — Provide support and tracking for the project management team and other internal stakeholders, including Design, Equipment Procurement, Construction Management, and Health & Safety.
• Process Improvement — Recommend and implement improvements to project processes.
• Cost Management — Track and maintain a view of commitments and costs against the project's established budget baseline.
• Invoicing & Payment — Administer requisitions, process invoices, manage Purchase Orders (POs), and coordinate payments to vendors.
• Tracking & Reporting — Maintain budget tracking tools, perform detailed cost tracking, and work with Cost Managers to produce financial forecasts and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Issue Identification — Continuously monitor the projects' financial and scheduling factors, identifying and clearly expressing any concerns or deviations from the baseline.
• Compliance — Ensure project financial activities comply with company policies and financial regulations.

About You

Required

• Education — A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business, Finance, Engineering, or Construction Management is typically preferred.
• Experience — Proven experience in project financial control, cost management, and project administration.
• Technical Skills — Proficient understanding and hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 and Google Suite are required. Familiarity with common project management systems is a plus.
• Core Competencies — Strong analytical skills, numerical accuracy, attention to detail, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Communication — Excellent written and verbal communication skills with key requirements in understanding data center construction. Ability to communicate effectively across a number of different business functions.

Leadership Profile

• Strong presence and decision‑making capability
• Pragmatic, risk‑based leadership style suited to fast‑paced construction environments
• High judgment in high‑consequence scenarios
• Ability to challenge delivery teams while maintaining partnership

What We Can Offer You

At Nscale, you’ll find a collaborative, supportive, and innovative environment where your contributions spark real impact. We’re building something extraordinary, and we want you at the core.

• Highly competitive package (base + equity) with reviews every 12 months.
• Join the fastest-growing tech startup — your chance to push boundaries, collaborate with brilliant minds, and make your mark on cutting-edge AI.
• Expect a dynamic progression plan tailored to your ambitions. Grow by trying new things, leading, challenging the status quo, and owning your impact, always with our full support.
• Human-First Flexibility: We treat you as humans first. Our flexible workplace trusts Nscalers to deliver, giving you the autonomy to shape your day around life's moments.

Salary Range

The range below reflects the base salary for the position. Actual compensation may vary based on job-related factors such as skill set, experience, education, and location. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for bonus, equity, and/or commission programs. Nscale may offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flexible paid time off, parental leave, and retirement plan participation.

$100,000 - $140,000 USD

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