Senior Manager, DCI PMO (Monarch)

nscaleoperationsukltd; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Nscale is seeking an experienced Senior Manager to lead the colocation data center construction programs, accountable for schedule, budget, quality, safety, and risk across active sites. You will supervise GCMs, Preconstruction Manager, Scheduler, Cost Manager, and EHS Manager while aligning execution with strategic priorities.

The role requires prior success in large multi-site programs, strong leadership, and the ability to negotiate with contractors and vendors.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction management experience with large programs.
• Experience managing multiple site teams and program controls.
• Strong CPM scheduling, budgeting, and contract admin skills.
• Ability to read civil, structural, architectural and MEP docs.
• OSHA 30 certification and valid driver license; travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level oversight of the overall construction program across sites.
• Act as primary escalation point for schedule, cost, quality, and safety issues.
• Own master program schedule and budget; report to Director and executives.
• Review and approve major change orders and contract modifications.
• Chair meetings and represent Nscale in negotiations with GC, design teams, and vendors.
• Mentor direct reports and enforce consistent reporting standards.
• Coordinate cross-project resources and vendor allocations.
• Oversee commissioning, turnover, and closeout at the program level.
• Identify and mitigate program-level risks and ensure contract compliance.

Skills

CPM scheduling

Budget and cost control

Contract administration

Reading construction documents

Leadership / team management

OSHA 30 certified

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager to join Nscale as the senior manager for our colocation-based facilities overseeing mission-critical data center construction programs. This individual holds accountability for schedule, budget, quality, safety, and risk across all active project sites, and provides direct oversight to the General Construction Manager(s), Preconstruction Manager, Construction Scheduler, Cost Manager, and EHS Manager supporting the program.

The ideal candidate has led complex, multi-site or large single-site data center programs and can translate Nscale's strategic priorities into consistent execution standards across teams and project sites, while serving as the primary escalation point when issues exceed site-level authority.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level oversight of the overall construction program on behalf of Nscale, directly supervising the General Construction Manager(s), Preconstruction Manager, Construction Scheduler, Cost Manager, and EHS Manager
• Serve as the primary escalation point for schedule, cost, quality, and safety issues that exceed site-level authority
• Own the master program schedule and budget; report program status, risk, and financial performance directly to the Director and executive stakeholders
• Review and approve significant change orders, claims, and contract modifications prior to Nscale sign-off
• Chair OAC (Owner-Architect-Contractor) meetings and represent Nscale in key negotiations with General Contractors, design teams, and vendors
• Mentor and develop direct reports; establish and enforce consistent reporting standards, documentation practices, and quality expectations across all sites
• Preserve the independence of the program controls and safety functions, ensuring the Construction Scheduler, cost Manager, and EHS Manager can
• Coordinate cross-project resources, staffing, and vendor allocation to meet program-wide priorities and deadlines
• Oversee commissioning, turnover, and closeout processes at the program level, ensuring consistency and completeness across sites
• Manage relationships with Nscale leadership, investors, and executive stakeholders; deliver periodic program-level updates and briefings
• Identify and mitigate program-level risks, including schedule slippage, cost overruns, supply chain disruptions, and resource conflicts
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, safety standards, and quality requirements across the full project portfolio

Qualifications

Required

• 10+ years of construction management experience, including 5+ years overseeing data center, mission-critical, or large-scale industrial programs
• Demonstrated experience directly managing General Construction Managers, program controls (scheduling and cost) functions, EHS leadership, and multi-site subcontractor teams
• Strong command of program-level scheduling (CPM), budget and cost control, and contract administration
• Proficiency in Procore, Bluebeam Revu, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to read and interpret full construction document sets across civil, structural, architectural, and MEP disciplines
• OSHA 30 certification required
• Valid driver's license; ability to travel between multiple project sites as required

Preferred

• Experience overseeing hyperscale, colocation, or Tier III/IV data center construction programs
• Familiarity with DCIM systems, raised floor environments, or critical power/cooling infrastructure at a portfolio level
• Experience with program-level reporting and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI)
• PMP, CCM, or equivalent credential
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field; advanced degree a plus

Character & Conduct

What We Value Most: Character & Conduct

• Integrity - does the right thing even when no one is watching; never misrepresents status, costs, or progress to protect themselves or their team
• Ownership mentality - treats the program as their own and holds themselves and their direct reports accountable without being told
• Respectful under pressure - stays composed and professional with contractors, trades, direct reports, and internal Nscale teams regardless of the circumstances
• Transparent communicator - surfaces problems early and honestly, never buries bad news, and expects the same from the teams they lead
• Team-first attitude - ego stays at the gate; the program and the people on it come first
• Reliable and consistent - shows up prepared, follows through on commitments, and does what they say they will do

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