Data Hall Build Lead

TensorWave
Las Vegas, NV
RemoteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at experienced data center construction professionals who lead on-site teams and manage complex GPU cluster deployments.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with hands-on experience in GPU or HPC cluster deployment and a track record of leading on-site teams
    — “8+ years in data center construction, deployment or mission critical facilities, including 3+ years leading on-site teams.”
  • Professionals who can translate technical designs into on-site execution and manage multiple subcontractors
    — “Translate Design drawings into field execution; raise RFIs and drive field changes back to the Design team quickly.”

Things to consider

  • This role requires physical presence at deployment sites despite being labeled as remote.
    — “owns on-site execution of GPU cluster deployments from rack delivery through customer handover.”
  • The position demands strict adherence to schedules and risk escalation protocols.
    — “track progress daily and escalate risks to the critical path before they slip go-live.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with high-density data center builds and liquid cooling systems in your resume.
    — “Delivered at least one high-density deployment (30 kW+ per rack) or a liquid-cooled build end to end.”
  • Demonstrate your ability to lead on-site teams and manage GCs and subcontractors effectively.
    — “Track record managing GCs and subcontractors to schedule, budget and quality.”
  • Showcase your familiarity with construction scheduling tools like Primavera P6 or MS Project.
    — “Strong command of construction schedules (Primavera P6, MS Project or Smartsheet).”
  • Emphasize your ability to coordinate with AMD, OEMs, and logistics partners for server integration.
    — “Coordinate with AMD, OEM and logistics partners on server delivery, staging and rack integration windows.”
  • Demonstrate your ability to interface with operations teams during commissioning phases.
    — “Own the commissioning interface: coordinate Level 1 through Level 5 commissioning, punch lists, and turnover packages to Operations.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • led GPU cluster deployments
  • coordinated contractors and subcontractors
  • ensured on-time project delivery
Typical background
8+ years in data center construction3+ years leading on-site teams

Skills & requirements

Required

Data Center ConstructionPower DistributionLiquid CoolingCommissioningProject ManagementQuality Assurance

Preferred

GPU Cluster DeploymentCommissioning CertificationHigh-speed Ethernet Fabric Cabling

Stack & domain

Data Center ConstructionDeploymentMission Critical FacilitiesMv/lv Power DistributionUPSBuswayPdusCdusChilled Water SystemsConstruction SchedulesElectricalMechanicalNetwork DrawingsManaging Gcs And SubcontractorsOSHA 30GPU Cluster DeploymentCommissioning CertificationInfinibandHigh-speed Ethernet Fabric Cabling

About the role

Original posting from TensorWave via Ashby

About TensorWave

Our mission is simple: deliver seamless, secure, reliable, and resilient AI compute at scale. We've built a versatile cloud platform that eliminates infrastructure barriers, empowering builders to focus on innovation instead of fighting their stack. Because breakthrough AI should move at the speed of ideas, not infrastructure.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Data Hall Build Lead to join our team during an exciting phase of growth. In this role, you’ll be responsible for owns on-site execution of GPU cluster deployments from rack delivery through customer handover. You run the daily build, hold contractors to schedule and quality, and are accountable for capacity going live on the committed date.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead day-to-day build execution for GPU halls and pods: rack set, power distribution, liquid cooling (CDUs, manifolds, rear door or direct-to-chip), structured cabling and network fabric.
  • Build and run the site schedule; track progress daily and escalate risks to the critical path before they slip go-live.
  • Direct general contractors, electrical, mechanical and low-voltage subcontractors; run coordination meetings and enforce quality and safety standards.
  • Own the commissioning interface: coordinate Level 1 through Level 5 commissioning, punch lists, and turnover packages to Operations.
  • Translate Design drawings into field execution; raise RFIs and drive field changes back to the Design team quickly.
  • Coordinate with AMD, OEM and logistics partners on server delivery, staging and rack integration windows.
  • Mentor Build Engineers and assign daily field work; set standards that make the next site faster than the last.
  • Report build status, issues and readiness metrics to the Senior Manager, Build.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

  • 8+ years in data center construction, deployment or mission critical facilities, including 3+ years leading on-site teams.
  • Delivered at least one high-density deployment (30 kW+ per rack) or a liquid-cooled build end to end.
  • Working knowledge of MV/LV power distribution, UPS, busway, PDUs, CDUs and chilled water systems.
  • Strong command of construction schedules (Primavera P6, MS Project or Smartsheet) and reading electrical, mechanical and network drawings.
  • Track record managing GCs and subcontractors to schedule, budget and quality.
  • OSHA 30 or ability to obtain within 90 days.

Preferred Qualifications

  • GPU or HPC cluster deployment experience (AMD Instinct, NVIDIA HGX or similar).
  • Commissioning certification (CxA, BCxP) or Uptime Institute ATD.
  • Experience with InfiniBand or high-speed Ethernet fabric cabling at scale.

What We Offer

  • Stock Options
  • 100% paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for Employees
  • Company Health Savings Account Contributions
  • 100% paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance for Employees
  • Life and Voluntary Supplemental Insurance Options
  • Other Insurance Options, such as Pet & Legal Insurance
  • Various Supplementary Health Benefits, such as discounted Virtual Healthcare Appointments and Serious Illness Support
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible PTO
  • Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • Other In-Office Perks

Equal Employment Opportunity

TensorWave is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodations

TensorWave provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please contact accomodations@tensorwave.com.

Employment Eligibility

All offers of employment are contingent upon verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by law.

Background Checks

Where permitted by law, employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of a job-related background check.

Data Privacy Notice

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Source: TensorWave careers (Ashby)

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