Senior Manager, Design, AMERS

1 day, 11 hours ago
Full-time
Senior
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

  • Own design delivery for assigned data center projects from AE engagement through permitting, Construction Administration, and turnover to Operations.
  • Develop and manage design schedules supporting long-lead procurement, early-release packages, permitting milestones, and construction starts.
  • Define AE and specialist consultant scopes, issue RFPs, evaluate proposals, negotiate fees, and administer contracts.
  • Lead requirements capture and design coordination across Construction, Operations, Commissioning, Security, Network/IT, Procurement, EHS, Finance, utilities, and equipment vendors.
  • Chair design reviews and coordination meetings, document decisions, track actions, resolve conflicts, and control design changes.
  • Oversee permitting strategy, submissions, agency comments, approvals, and incorporation of approval conditions into construction documents.
  • Ensure coordinated, standards-compliant design packages through model-based clash detection, constructability reviews, and operational-access reviews.
  • Act as design authority during construction by driving timely RFI, submittal, and field-issue resolution and conducting site observations.
  • Support commissioning and closeout, including delivery of as-builts, record BIM models, and O&M documentation.
  • Report project status, risks, decisions, and milestones, and incorporate lessons learned into design standards and consultant selection.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in design management, architecture, engineering, construction, or a related design and construction field.
  • Experience leading at least one project from early design through construction documents, permitting, Construction Administration, and closeout.
  • Experience scoping, procuring, negotiating, and administering AE and specialist consultant contracts.
  • Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, fire protection, structural, and site civil building systems.
  • Working knowledge of building permitting and agency approval processes.
  • Construction Administration experience with RFIs, submittals, field issue resolution, and closeout on fast-paced projects.
  • Experience coordinating major equipment vendors and modular or prefabricated building components within a coordinated design.
  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
  • Experience delivering data center or hyperscale AI infrastructure projects, including mission-critical electrical, mechanical, and fire protection systems (preferred).
  • Experience with modular or offsite construction, early-release/fast-track packages, commissioning, sustainability strategies, energy modeling, LEED, or a relevant master's degree (preferred).

Benefits

  • Base salary of $150,000–$200,000 USD, with compensation reviews every 12 months.
  • Equity and potential eligibility for bonus and/or commission programs.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Flexible paid time off and parental leave.
  • Retirement plan participation.
  • Flexible, remote-first work environment.
  • Tailored career progression and development opportunities.

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