Nscale
PrincipalProjectSrDirector
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“Principal Project Sr Director at Nscale. Skills: Project controls, Cost engineering, Scheduling, Risk management. Own project controls strategy. Develop integrated master schedules”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver projects with accuracy; Deliver projects with transparency; Deliver projects with control; Ensure project controls data is accurate; Ensure project controls data is timely; Ensure project controls data is actionable
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Scenario modeling; Risk assessments
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Extensive experience in project controls, Expertise in cost engineering, Expertise in scheduling, Expertise in forecasting, Expertise in earned value management, Proven ability to manage multi-region portfolios, Deep understanding of construction sequencing, Deep understanding of procurement cycles, Deep understanding of risk drivers, Exceptional analytical skills, Exceptional communication skills, Disciplined mindset, Detail-oriented mindset, Commitment to accuracy, Commitment to transparency, Commitment to operational excellence
Nice to Have
Data centers experience, Mission-critical facilities experience, Industrial infrastructure experience, Primavera P6 experience, Hyperscale environments knowledge
What You'll Do.
Own project controls strategy
Develop integrated master schedules
Maintain integrated master schedules
Lead budget governance
Establish risk frameworks
Drive reporting cycles
Partner with delivery teams
Oversee contractor controls compliance
Oversee vendor controls compliance
Implement project controls systems
Implement project controls tools
Support long-lead procurement planning
Track impacts to critical path
Provide scenario modeling
Provide risk assessments
Provide strategic recommendations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Construction teams; Engineering teams; Finance teams; Executive leadership; Regional delivery teams
Communication Scope
Executive-level insights; Clear insights
Process & Methodology
Project controls, Cost management, Schedule management, Risk management, Budget governance, Change management, Variance analysis, Forecasting, Earned value management
Full Job Description
. Role Summary We are seeking a Principal Project Senior Director to lead cost, schedule, and risk governance for large‑scale data center programs across North America and EMEA. This role is built for a highly analytical, detail‑driven leader who can bring structure, predictability, and financial discipline to complex, multi‑region capital projects. You will partner closely with construction, engineering, finance, and executive leadership to ensure projects are delivered with accuracy, transparency, and control. Key Responsibilities Own project controls strategy for NA/EMEA data center programs, ensuring consistent standards across cost management, scheduling, forecasting, and reporting. Develop and maintain integrated master schedules, aligning design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and deployment milestones. Lead cost planning and budget governance, including estimates, cash flow modeling, change management, and variance analysis. Establish risk frameworks that identify, quantify, and mitigate schedule and cost exposure across multiple sites and regions. Drive monthly and quarterly reporting cycles, delivering clear, executive‑level insights on performance, trends, and corrective actions. Partner with regional delivery teams to ensure project controls data is accurate, timely, and actionable. Oversee contractor and vendor controls compliance, ensuring alignment with program standards and contractual requirements. Implement scalable project controls systems and tools, enabling repeatable execution across global portfolios. Support long‑lead procurement planning, tracking commitments, lead times, and impacts to critical path. Act as a trusted advisor to program leadership, providing scenario modeling, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations. Qualifications Extensive experience in project controls for large‑scale capital projects, ideally within data centers, mission‑critical facilities, or industrial infrastructure. Strong expertise in cost engine
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