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ROLE OVERVIEW Nscale is seeking a hands-on Manager, Preconstruction — a pivotal role within our growing North American Preconstruction team reporting directly to the Director/Senior Manger, Preconstruction. As Manager, you will be a key contributor to the Preconstruction team, supporting integrated Capex Total Development Cost Proformas, integrated development cash flow/commitment/cancellation Cost Ledgers, and planning level constructability analysis across a portfolio of hyperscale and mission-critical data center projects. This is a team role: you will set the standard for technical excellence with internal and external partners, develop projects and workflows, 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.   LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT You are a key contributor to a high-performance team culture grounded in accountability, technical rigor, and continuous improvement Own complex scope, development cost, and risk issues for active and perspective sites Support Preconstruction Leadership in building out processes, leading implementation and rollout at a project level, and contributing to overall Capex and Schedule strategy for perspective developments PRECONSTRUCTION EXECUTION & OVERSIGHT Support the delivery of site-specific CapEx proformas, conceptual estimates, GC RFP reviews, Cost Ledgers consisting of project wide cash flow/commitment/cancelation costs, and revenue-ready date forecasting across specific projects in the portfolio Perform independent take-offs, cost estimates, and contractor pricing validations Support Prime Contractor Budget Reviews, directly contributing to cost and schedule analysis from conceptual phase through IGMP Ensure thorough review of Prime Contractor, Subcontractor, Colocation Provider, Power Entity, Building Design, and Consultant proposals for scope completeness, cost competitiveness, and schedule integrity Maintain and continuously improve the internal project cost database, incorporating lessons learned to keep estimating data accurate and market-competitive STRATEGY & BUSINESS PLANNING Serve as an internal subject matter expert on total development cost, providing strategic guidance from conceptual phase through Construction Documents Partner 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 realization Contribute to project development strategy and early-stage decision-making on site characteristics, construction methodology, and cost optimization RISK, PROCESS & STANDARDS Identify, escalate, and develop mitigation strategies for risks related to scope, schedule, procurement, labor availability, and market escalation across the team's portfolio Drive standardization of Preconstruction procedures, documentation, reporting, and estimating workflows across all projects and team members Lead adoption of digital tools, estimating technology, and process improvements within the team Contribute to departmental KPIs and operational standards set by the Vice President STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT Build and maintain relationships with feneral contractors, major trade partners, consultants, and key vendors Support Prime Contractor commercial negotiations, site procurement strategy, and commercial positioning in partnership with the Preconstruction Team leadership QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a relevant discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience 8+ years of related Preconstruction or Construction management experience Experience managing An