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 growing North American Preconstruction team plays a critical role in shaping the capital investment decisions behind our hyperscale and mission-critical data center portfolio.
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
Nscale is seeking a hands?on Director, Preconstruction — a pivotal role within our growing North American Preconstruction team, reporting directly to the Vice President, Preconstruction.
As Director, you will lead a team of Preconstruction Managers and Analysts, owning integrated CapEx Total Development Cost Proformas, integrated development cash flow, commitment, and cancellation cost ledgers, and planning?level constructability analysis across a portfolio of hyperscale and mission?critical data center projects.
This is a player?coach role: you will set the standard for technical excellence, develop your team, and drive process consistency.
You will be a critical contributor in shaping the Preconstruction team while providing professional cost, schedule, risk,



and constructability analysis for prospective developments shaping capital expenditure decisions across North America.
What You'll be DoingLeadership & DevelopmentDirectly manage, mentor, and develop a team of Preconstruction Managers and Analysts, including performance management, workload allocation, and career growth planningBuild a high?performance team culture grounded in accountability, technical rigor, and continuous improvementOwn complex scope, development cost, project?specific integrated delivery schedule coordination, and risk issues for active and prospective sitesSupport recruiting, onboarding, and succession planning within the Preconstruction groupPreconstruction Execution & OversightOversee delivery of site?specific CapEx proformas, conceptual estimates, GC RFP reviews, cost ledgers consisting of project?wide cash flow, commitment, and cancellation costs, and revenue?ready date forecasting across all active and prospective projectsReview and approve team deliverables, including independent take?offs, cost estimates, and contractor pricing validationsLead or co?lead Prime Contractor Budget Reviews, directing budget review teams through cost and schedule analysis from conceptual phase through IGMPEnsure thorough review of Prime Contractor, Subcontractor, Colocation Provider, Power Entity, Building Design, and Consultant proposals for scope completeness, cost competitiveness,



and schedule integrityMaintain and continuously improve the internal project cost database, incorporating lessons learned to keep estimating data accurate and market?competitiveStrategy & Business PlanningSupport the Vice President of Preconstruction and NA Data Center Infrastructure leadership in driving business plans for geographic and vertical market expansion across North America, ensuring capacity requirements align with hyperscale and wholesale customer needsServe as an internal subject matter expert on total development cost, providing strategic guidance from conceptual phase through Construction DocumentsPartner with Commercial Management, Sales, Site Selection, Design/Engineering, Construction, Energy, Procurement, Project Controls, and Finance to ensure Preconstruction outputs support optimal capital deployment and revenue realizationContribute to project development strategy and early?stage decision?making on site characteristics, construction methodology, and cost optimizationRisk, Process & StandardsIdentify, elevate, and develop mitigation strategies for risks related to scope, schedule, procurement, labor availability, and market escalation across the team's portfolioDrive standardization of Preconstruction procedures, documentation, reporting, and estimating workflows across all projects and team membersLead adoption of digital tools, estimating technology, and process improvements within the teamContribute to departmental KPIs and operational standards set by the Vice PresidentStakeholder EngagementRepresent the Preconstruction team in executive presentations, client meetings, and strategic planning discussionsBuild and maintain relationships with General Contractors, major trade partners, consultants, and key v

📌 Director, Preconstruction (Barcelona)
🏢 Nscale
📍 Barcelona