Site Program Manager, Early Career

Nscale

$80K — $100K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 0-2 years of experience or recent graduate in construction management, civil/electrical engineering, or a technical field preferred
  • Internship or academic project experience in construction or data centers is a plus
  • Basic understanding of construction drawings, RFIs, and submittals is necessary
  • Genuine interest in working on-site in a hands-on role
  • Strong organizational communication skills and good note-taking ability
  • Calm demeanor suited for busy site environments
  • Willingness to travel extensively to deployment sites

Responsibilities

  • Oversee on-site delivery execution across full deployment lifecycle including civil, structural, and hardware components
  • Coordinate various trades on site, resolving conflicts and ensuring schedule adherence
  • Manage communication with General Contractors, subcontractors, and vendors regarding project changes and updates
  • Monitor site schedule against the master plan, identifying and escalating variances
  • Lead commissioning and acceptance testing processes, ensuring compliance with customer criteria
  • Provide structured daily and weekly status reports to senior management
  • Enforce safety protocols and ensure compliance with site regulations
  • Develop and nurture relationships with site teams and trades for effective collaboration

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Retirement plan participation
  • Bonus, equity, and/or commission programs available
Full Job Description
What You Will Do
  • Own on-site delivery execution across the full deployment lifecycle - from civil and structural through power, mechanical, cabling, hardware install, and commissioning
  • Coordinate trades on site - electrical, mechanical, low voltage, and network - driving daily standup cadence, resolving trade conflicts, and holding contractors accountable to schedule
  • Interface with General Contractors, subcontractors, and OEM vendors on site - managing RFIs, submittals, change orders, and daily progress
  • Track site schedule against the master plan - identify variances early, escalate proactively, and work with Project Controls to reflect actuals
  • Own site commissioning and acceptance testing process - coordinate power-on sequencing, thermal validation, network testing, and final sign-off against customer acceptance criteria
  • Produce daily and weekly site status updates to the Head of E2E Delivery and Integration PM - structured, data-led, no surprises
  • Enforce safety protocols on site - PPE compliance, LOTO procedures, hot-work permits, and change management controls
  • Build and maintain relationships with trades crews, contractors, and site teams - trust and credibility on the floor is a core part of this role
Minimum Qualifications
  • 0-2 years of experience or a recent college graduate, with a degree in construction management, civil/electrical engineering, or a related technical field preferred
  • Internship, co-op, or academic project experience in construction, data center operations, or critical infrastructure is a strong plus but not required
  • Basic ability to read or willingness to quickly learn construction drawings, RFIs, and submittals
  • A genuine interest in spending significant time on an active construction or data center site, since this is a hands-on, on-site role
  • Clear, organized communication, with the habit of taking good notes and surfacing what you saw without being asked
  • Calm, steady demeanor, comfortable being on a busy site and asking questions to learn quickly
  • Willingness to travel extensively and spend significant time on active deployment sites
Preferred Qualifications
  • Coursework or certification related to construction management, OSHA 10/30, or project management
  • Prior internship in data center, telecom infrastructure, or large-scale technology deployment
  • Exposure to AI or GPU infrastructure (rack and stack, high-density power, cabling standards)


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.

Salary Range

$80,000-$100,000 USD

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