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The following traits matter as much to us as any credential or years of experience:\nIntegrity - does the right thing even when no one is watching; never misrepresents status, costs, or progress to protect themselves or their team\nOwnership mentality - treats the program as their own and holds themselves accountable for the quality and accuracy of their work without being told\nRespectful under pressure - stays composed and professional with contractors, trades, and internal Nscale teams regardless of the circumstances\nTransparent communicator - surfaces problems early and honestly and never buries bad news\nTeam-first attitude - ego stays at the gate; the program and the people on it come first\nReliable and consistent - shows up prepared, follows through on commitments, and does what they say they will do\nWe actively seek references that speak to a candidate's character, not just their technical output.\n\nTools & Software\nCost management platforms (e.g., EcoSys, Procore, Kahua, or similar)\nAdvanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, financial modeling)\nERP / finance systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)\nPower BI or similar reporting tools\nWorking familiarity with Primavera P6 for cost-schedule integration\nWork Environment & Schedule\nHybrid role based in North America, with regular travel (approximately 20-40%) to active DCI project sites and contractor offices.\nDeadline-driven environment aligned to monthly reporting and financial close cycles.\nSite visits require adherence to all Nscale and contractor safety programs and use of appropriate PPE.\nThe range below reflects the base salary for the position. 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