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Character cannot. At Nscale, we're looking for people who show up with integrity, treat others with respect, and take genuine ownership of their work. As a senior leader on the program, this individual also sets the tone for every direct report and site team they oversee. 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 and their direct reports accountable without being told\nRespectful under pressure - stays composed and professional with contractors, trades, direct reports, and internal Nscale teams regardless of the circumstances\nTransparent communicator - surfaces problems early and honestly, never buries bad news, and expects the same from the teams they lead\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\nPrimavera P6 (required)\nCost management platforms (e.g., EcoSys, Procore, or similar)\nRisk analysis tools (e.g., Safran Risk, Acumen Risk, or Primavera Risk Analysis)\nPower BI or similar reporting / dashboard tools\nAdvanced Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft 365 suite\nWork Environment & Schedule\nHybrid role based in North America, with regular travel (approximately 25-50%) to active DCI project sites; extended site assignments may be required during key project phases.\nFast-paced construction environment with tight milestones; occasional work outside standard hours to support reporting cycles and critical project events.\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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