About Fluidstack

We exist to make humanity more free. For most of human history, you farmed or you starved. Technology gave people more time for the things they wanted to do, instead of things they had to do. Powerful AI will be the biggest lever for human choice we've ever built - but only if models are aligned with what humanity actually wants. There are groups building AI who don't share these goals. Whoever deploys frontier compute infrastructure fastest will decide whether AI expands human freedom or shrinks it.

We're singularly focused on delivering 10 to 100s of GWs of compute faster than anyone else, rethinking every layer of the stack. We acquire power, design and build data centers, and operate them - with teams spanning hardware and software. Speed and scale are our key differentiators. Come be a part of building civilization-scale infrastructure for AI.

We hire people who care deeply about this problem space. If that is you, please apply!

How We Operate

• Be a barrel. Full autonomy. Own things end to end, take on scope without being asked, no permission required to operate outside your core role.

• Insane urgency. We drive everything forward as fast as possible.

• Reason from first principles. Challenge every assumption. Zero analogy thinking, no egos, the best idea wins.

• Love of the game. The frontier of AI is the most interesting problem of our time. We put in long hours at high intensity to push the frontier forward.

• Build something that actually matters. If you're going to spend your time, spend it on something that matters to the world.

About the role

The Data Center Project Controls lead is the central owner of the project master schedule and the delivery roadmap across FluidStack’s datacenter portfolio. This role ensures consistent, predictable execution across multiple concurrent builds of GW scale datacenter builds, by integrating design, procurement, permitting, and construction schedules into a unified enterprise-level program plan.

The project controls lead provides schedule intelligence, identifies bottlenecks, forecasts critical path risks, and supports executive decision-making for resource allocation, phasing, and capital deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead regional project controls and scheduling teams; set goals and ensure progress.

• Oversee schedules (pre-construction, baseline, updates) and project controls processes.
  Manage change orders, claims, delay/productivity analyses, and dispute resolution support.

• Ensure compliance with companywide practices for budgets, scheduling, and reporting.

• Partner with Operations, Legal, and Finance on risks, claims, and recovery strategies.

• Support client interviews, Go/No-Go decisions, and bid strategies.

• Develop dashboards, KPIs, and training programs; mentor project controls staff.

• Collaborate with Estimating, VDC, Safety, and Quality for project integration.
  Participate in councils and committees to improve processes, policies, and tools.

• Conduct contract reviews to identify risk, timelines, and notification protocols.
  

About You

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or equivalent experience.

• 10+ years in construction, including 7+ in project controls/scheduling.

• 7+ years handling scheduling and productivity claims.

• Strong leadership and experience implementing companywide procedures.

• Proficiency in CPM scheduling, contracts, risk processes, and self-perform productivity.

• Skilled in financial/cost systems, forecasting, and risk evaluation.

• Expert in P6, Microsoft Suite, and Bluebeam; knowledge of VDC tools.

• Ability to travel within the region.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package (salary + equity).

• Retirement or pension plan, in line with local norms.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Generous PTO policy, in line with local norms.

Total compensation may also include equity in the form of restricted stock units.

We are committed to pay equity and transparency.

Fluidstack is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Fluidstack will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.

We are committed to pay equity and transparency.

Fluidstack is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Fluidstack will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.

You will receive a confirmation email once your application has successfully been accepted. If there is an error with your submission and you did not receive a confirmation email, please email careers@fluidstack.io with your resume/CV, the role you've applied for, and the date you submitted your application-- someone from our recruiting team will be in touch.