Construction Security Senior Program Manager

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. About the Role We are seeking a Construction Security Senior Program Manager to lead Nscale’s security program during the development and construction of the Monarch campus in Mason County, West Virginia. This full-time, site-based role sits within Global Physical & Data Center Security and reports to Physical Security Operations, Americas. You will serve as Nscale’s primary security representative at the project site, partnering closely with the General Contractor, construction management, Data Center Infrastructure and Design teams, security integrators, vendors, and local stakeholders. You will lead construction security and security technology delivery while establishing the foundation for the campus’s transition to operational data center security. Success means creating a secure construction environment, maintaining strong governance, identifying risks early, and ensuring there are no surprises at operational turnover. What you'll be doing Lead construction security • Serve as Nscale’s primary security representative on the Monarch construction site. • Partner with the General Contractor, construction management, and security contractors on day-to-day site security. • Oversee access control, badging, visitor management, contractor credentialing, and controls for personnel, vehicles, materials, and equipment. • Review site security plans and temporary measures covering staffing, perimeter controls, gates, lighting, surveillance, and access control. • Coordinate security requirements with construction phasing and changing site conditions. Manage risk, incidents, and local coordination • Monitor implementation of Nscale security requirements and drive resolution of gaps and emerging risks. • Support incident reporting, escalation, investigation, and corrective action, coordinating significant matters with Nscale Security leadership. • Maintain relationships with local law enforcement, emergency services, and relevant government and community stakeholders as directed. • Coordinate with Corporate Security, Safety, Legal, Risk, and other Nscale functions where responsibilities overlap. • Address security implications arising from public visibility, community concerns, protests, unauthorized surveillance, trespassing, or other site activity. Deliver security technology and design coordination • Act as the site-level liaison to Nscale’s Security Design & Technology organization. • Coordinate with Data Center Infrastructure, the Engineer of Record, the General Contractor, electrical and design teams, and the security integrator. • Track the delivery of cameras, access control, biometrics, intrusion detection, intercoms, security networks, and related technologies. • Participate in design reviews, construction coordination, system testing, commissioning, and acceptance activities. • Identify design or installation issues early and drive resolution while maintaining visibility of schedules, dependencies, risks, and deficiencies. Provide program governance and reporting • Maintain a construction security risk register and track mitigation actions. • Provide regular updates on risks, incidents, deficiencies, staffing, technology deployment, and upcoming construction activity. • Track security-related milestones and dependencies and participate in relevant project meetings. • Conduct or coordinate periodic construction-site security assessments. • Maintain security documentation, procedures, and records throughout the project. Transition security into operations • Transition construction security responsibilities into the operational security program as Monarch approaches readiness. • Establish operational procedures, post orders, access control processes, and escalation protocols. • Validate security technology readiness and operational acceptance. • Support hiring, onboarding, and training for the operational security team. • Participate in commissioning, readiness reviews, and turnover activities, closing remaining security gaps before handover. KPIs • Construction security risks identified and mitigated before operational impact • Security technology milestones, testing, commissioning, and acceptance completed in line with project requirements • Security incidents, deficiencies, and corrective actions tracked through timely resolution • Operational security readiness achieved with no outstanding critical gaps at handover About You • 7+ years of experience in physical security, data center security, construction security, critical infrastructure security, or a related field. • Experience managing security programs for large-scale construction or critical infrastructure projects. • Experience working directly with general contractors, construction managers, security integrators, and engineering or design organizations. • Strong understanding of CCTV, access control, biometrics, intrusion detection, perimeter security, and security communications. • Experience developing or implementing security procedures, standards, and risk mitigation measures. • Strong project and program management skills, with the ability to operate in a fast-moving, multi-stakeholder construction environment. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment, and discretion with sensitive security information. • Ability to identify security risks independently, challenge stakeholders when necessary, and drive issues to resolution. • Experience with hyperscale or AI/GPU data centers, power generation, substations, or other critical infrastructure is preferred. • Experience with security technology commissioning, Genetec or comparable platforms, local emergency stakeholders, or ASIS certifications such as CPP or PSP is preferred. What we can offer you At Nscale, you'll find a collaborative, supportive, and innovative environment where your contributions spark real impact. We're building something extraordinary, and we want you at the core. • Highly competitive US compensation package (base + bonus + equity), with performance reviews every 12 months. 🚀 • Join one of the fastest-growing AI infrastructure companies — your chance to directly shape how global AI capacity is planned and deployed. ✨ • Expect a dynamic progression plan tailored to your ambitions. Grow by leading critical cross-functional initiatives and shaping capital strategy — always with our full support. • Human-First Flexibility: We treat you as humans first. 🫶🏽 Our flexible workplace trusts Nscalers to deliver, giving you the autonomy to shape your day around life's moments. 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 there’s anything we can do to accommodate your specific situation, please let us know. 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, consistent with the skills and qualifications required for the role. For information on how Nscale handles candidate personal data, please see our Employee & Candidate Privacy Notice: Here. The range below reflects the base salary for the position. Actual compensation may vary based on job-related factors such as skill set, experience, education, and location. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for bonus, equity, and/or commission programs. Nscale may offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flexible paid time off, parental leave, and retirement plan participation. Salary Range $170,000—$200,000 USD For information on how Nscale handles candidate personal data, please see our Employee & Candidate Privacy Notice: Here.