Project Controller, Data Centers

Project Controller, Data Centers at Nscale

Nscale is the GPU cloud engineered for AI, providing cost-effective, high-performance infrastructure for AI start-ups and large enterprise customers. Our Design & Construction team plays a critical role in delivering data center facilities optimized for AI deployments. We foster a culture of relentless innovation, ownership, and accountability, empowering every team member to excel with urgency and transparency.

As a Project Controller, Data Centers, you will be a key member of the Project Controls team, responsible for the financial and administrative activities of multiple data center construction projects across North America. This role requires close collaboration with the VP of Commercial Management (Project Controls), Project Managers, and Cost Managers to ensure rigorous financial oversight, accurate reporting, and adherence to project plans and budgets. You will thrive in a dynamic, high-intensity environment, supporting the Data Center team in achieving project deliverables.

What You’ll Be Doing (Responsibilities)

Project Coordination & Administration

• Project Setup: Assist in the administrative setup and documentation for new projects, supporting the team from due diligence through project delivery.
• Stakeholder Support: Provide support and tracking for the project management team and other internal stakeholders, including Design, Equipment Procurement, Construction Management, and Health & Safety.
• Process Improvement: Recommend and implement improvements to project processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Project Financial Management & Cost Control

• Cost Management: Track and maintain a clear view of commitments and costs against the project’s established budget baseline.
• Invoicing & Payment: Administer requisitions, process invoices, manage Purchase Orders (POs), and coordinate payments to vendors.
• Tracking & Reporting: Maintain budget tracking tools, perform detailed cost tracking, and work with Cost Managers to produce financial forecasts and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Issue Identification: Continuously monitor the projects’ financial and scheduling factors, identifying and clearly expressing any concerns or deviations from the baseline.
• Compliance: Ensure project financial activities comply with company policies and financial regulations.

About You (Skills / Qualifications)

Required

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Business, Finance, Engineering, or Construction Management is typically preferred.
• Experience: Proven experience in project financial control, cost management, and project administration.
• Technical Skills: Proficient understanding and hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 and Google Suite are required. Familiarity with common project management systems is a plus.
• Core Competencies: Strong analytical skills, numerical accuracy, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with key requirements in understanding data center construction. Ability to communicate effectively across a number of different business functions.

Leadership Profile

• Strong presence and decision-making capability.
• Pragmatic, risk-based leadership style suited to fast-paced construction environments.
• High judgment in high-consequence scenarios.
• Ability to challenge delivery teams while maintaining partnership.

Key skills/competency

• Project Financial Control
• Cost Management
• Project Administration
• Budget Tracking
• Invoicing & Payments
• Purchase Order Management
• Financial Reporting
• Data Center Construction
• Microsoft 365
• Google Suite