Director, Preconstruction

2 hours, 45 minutes ago
Full-time
Executive
Project and Program Management
Nscale

Nscale

Nscale is building the engine of superintelligence — full-stack AI infrastructure powering the world's most powerful systems, from ground to cloud.

information technology & services
501-1000
Founded 2024
$4185M raised

Description

  • Lead, mentor, and develop Preconstruction Managers and Analysts, including workload allocation, performance management, recruiting, and succession planning.
  • Oversee CapEx proformas, conceptual estimates, integrated cost ledgers, cash-flow and commitment modeling, and revenue-ready date forecasts.
  • Review and approve take-offs, cost estimates, contractor pricing validations, and other preconstruction deliverables.
  • Lead Prime Contractor Budget Reviews from conceptual design through IGMP, coordinating cost and schedule analysis.
  • Evaluate contractor, subcontractor, colocation provider, power, design, and consultant proposals for scope, cost, and schedule integrity.
  • Maintain and improve the project cost database using market data and lessons learned.
  • Partner with commercial, sales, site selection, design, construction, energy, procurement, project controls, and finance teams on development strategy and capital deployment.
  • Identify and mitigate scope, schedule, procurement, labor, and market-escalation risks across the project portfolio.
  • Standardize preconstruction procedures, documentation, reporting, estimating workflows, digital tools, and operational KPIs.
  • Represent Preconstruction in executive presentations, client meetings, negotiations, and relationships with contractors, trade partners, consultants, and vendors.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent education and experience.
  • 10+ years of related preconstruction or construction management experience.
  • Experience managing Preconstruction Managers or Senior Estimators and leading experienced professionals.
  • Data center or mission-critical facility experience strongly preferred.
  • Expertise in CapEx proformas, conceptual estimating, cash-flow modeling, GC RFP reviews, and Prime Contractor Budget Reviews.
  • Strong understanding of construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and contracts, across design stages.
  • Ability to oversee multiple high-value concurrent projects while maintaining quality and team cohesion.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Word.
  • Excellent communication skills with trade partners, executives, clients, and internal stakeholders.
  • Willingness to travel up to 35% based on business needs.

Benefits

  • Base salary range of $210,000–$280,000 USD.
  • Potential eligibility for bonus, equity, and/or commission programs.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Flexible paid time off.
  • Parental leave.
  • Retirement plan participation.

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