Construction Engineer (Data Centre)
About Nscale
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.
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.
Construction Engineer
Role will be based in Gumi, South Korea
About the Role
We’re seeking an experienced and capable Construction Engineer to oversee daily onsite operations, and provide onsite representation for Nscale during construction activities. You will help drive day-to-day execution with the general contractor, ensure the requirements of Nscale’s safety program are followed and ensure that the contractor’s schedule and quality reports are accurate. You will partner closely with Nscale leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to make sure the facility and systems delivered under the construction contracts meet business and customer requirements.
What You’ll be Doing
Represent Nscale onsite and oversee daily onsite construction operations
Facilitate clear, fast communication between Nscale leadership and the general contractors
Ensure that the general contractor is adhering to the requirements and expectations of Nscale’s Safety Program and adhering to their own safety program reinforcing compliance and proactive risk management across the project site
Monitor contractor progress and adherence to the project schedule
Monitor onsite personnel and daily manpower reporting submitted by the general contractor
Validate accurate reporting of:
Construction schedule
Production and procurement schedules
QAQC hold points and release status
Partner cross-functionally with construction, commissioning, operations, procurement, and product or platform stakeholders to align delivered mechanical systems to requirements
Provide onsite support to Nscale leadership across LLE equipment procurement, submittals, RFIs, field changes, and issue resolution through construction
Production delivery tracking, auditing and verification
Ensure contractor compliance and accuracy for all Interface Management System (IMS) and Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) reporting, documentation, and filing
About You
Bachelor Degree in Construction Management or an Engineering discipline or equivalent
At least 7 years of pre-construction experience in managing Data Centres
Experience in supporting large-scale data centre, mission-critical, or industrial construction projects
Ability to work in a dynamic, high-intensity environment and support a team delivering against aggressive milestones
Working understanding of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil, and structural systems in high-performance facilities
Strong commitment to safety, quality, and sustainability throughout project delivery
Proficiency in Procore will be a plus
Experience working alongside commissioning teams and supporting transition from construction to operations
Familiarity with formal interface management and document control processes (IMS/EDMS) on large capital projects
Comfortable to work in Gumi
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