Senior Project Manager, Architecture - North America, Data Centers

Nscale is the GPU cloud engineered for AI. We provide cost‑effective, high‑performance infrastructure for AI start‑ups and large enterprise customers, enabling superior results by reducing the complexity of AI development. Our GPU cloud supports cost management, rapid innovation, and environmental responsibility. About The Role Senior Project Manager, Architecture - lead architectural scope and delivery across multiple U.S. data center projects from early concept through construction support and handover, supporting Nscale’s optimization for high‑density AI infrastructure. What You’ll Be Doing Manage architectural scope across concept, schematic, and detailed design phases for new builds and expansion projects. Own architectural deliverables, issue resolution, design clarifications, RFIs, and change management throughout the project lifecycle. Coordinate programme requirements, space planning, room adjacencies, and building design priorities with internal Design, Construction, Commissioning, and Operations teams. Lead coordination with external architecture and engineering partners and ensure alignment across CSA, MEP, structural, civil, security, network/IT, and commissioning workstreams. Run design meetings, track actions, and drive timely closure of open decisions, interfaces, and delivery risks. Review drawings and specifications for completeness, constructability, maintainability, code compliance, and operational suitability. Support procurement and construction execution through submittal reviews, field issue support, and architectural scope clarifications. Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of Nscale's architectural basis of design standards to support consistent, high-quality delivery. Support architectural due diligence for greenfield, brownfield, and colocation opportunities by assessing constraints, risks, fit, and building suitability. Maintain structured architecture and CSA risk tracking and support mitigation planning through design and execution. About You Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. 3+ years of experience managing design and delivery for mission‑critical facilities, with meaningful data center architecture or CSA scope exposure. Proven experience coordinating external A/E firms and driving drawing and specification packages from concept through construction documents. Strong working knowledge of data center architectural priorities including space planning, maintainability, access, constructability, and life safety coordination. Experience working with U.S. authorities having jurisdiction and navigating state and local code requirements. Strong project management capability across schedule control, risk tracking, scope management, and stakeholder communication. Sound judgement, strong presence, and the ability to make decisions in high‑consequence environments. A pragmatic, partnership‑oriented leadership style suited to fast‑paced delivery settings. Nice to Have Experience supporting colocation leasing due diligence, fit‑out boundaries, and landlord or operator coordination. Familiarity with BIM and clash coordination workflows across multi‑discipline teams. Experience supporting site screening, massing reviews, setback analysis, access planning, and expansion feasibility. Exposure to construction‑stage field support, submittal review, and design issue resolution on live data center projects. Why This Role Matters This role ensures Nscale’s North American data center portfolio is designed and delivered with the speed, consistency, and technical quality required for AI infrastructure at scale. Your work directly influences risk reduction and capacity deployment. What We Can Offer You Competitive base salary of $160,000–$200,000 USD plus equity, with reviews every 12 months. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible paid time off, parental leave, and retirement plan participation. Equal Opportunities Statement We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, parents, carers, and people from lower socio‑economic backgrounds. If necessary, we can accommodate your specific situation. The responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and are intended to provide a general overview of the position. The employee may be required to perform additional duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned by management. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nscale