Construction Manager

CoreWeave
West Chicago, IL
On-site

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for experienced construction professionals who lead hyperscale data center projects and manage complex teams.

Best fit for

  • Experienced construction professionals with a proven track record in hyperscale data center projects
    — “lead the full lifecycle of multiple hyperscale data center construction projects”
  • Candidates who can manage large-scale contracts and ensure adherence to strict schedules and budgets
    — “delivering them on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards”
  • Individuals with expertise in MEP systems and a focus on technical infrastructure details
    — “with a strong emphasis on MEP systems”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a significant travel commitment, with up to 60% of time spent on project sites
    — “This role requires up to 60% travel to project sites”
  • Candidates must be prepared to travel frequently and manage on-site operations independently
    — “Visit sites regularly to verify construction progress against the master schedule”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience managing large-scale data center projects with specific budget figures
    — “Experience managing projects with a contract value of $50M+”
  • Emphasize your ability to interpret complex construction documents and ensure quality compliance
    — “Interpret complex construction documents, including drawings and specifications”
  • Showcase your track record of working with cross-functional teams and leading project turnover
    — “Work closely with cross-functional teams throughout the project lifecycle”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • successful completion of multiple hyperscale data center projects
  • on-time and within-budget project delivery
Typical background
B.S. or B.A. in Construction, Architecture, Engineering, or related field3+ years of construction project management experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Project ManagementData Center ConstructionMep SystemsConstruction Documents InterpretationSite InspectionsCross-functional Team Management

Preferred

Pmp CertificationLeed CertificationElectrical And Low-voltage Equipment CoordinationConstruction Contract ManagementFinancial Forecasting

Stack & domain

Construction Project ManagementData Center ConstructionMep SystemsProject ManagementConstruction DocumentsPre-construction ActivitiesOn-site Progress InspectionsContract ManagementFinancial ForecastingLeadershipTeamworkCommunicationProblem-solvingTime ManagementDecision-makingAdaptabilityPMPLEEDInfrastructureData CentersHyperscale Projects

About the role

Original posting from CoreWeave

CoreWeave is The Essential Cloud for AI™. Built for pioneers by pioneers, CoreWeave delivers a platform of technology, tools, and teams that enables innovators to build and scale AI with confidence. Trusted by leading AI labs, startups, and global enterprises, CoreWeave combines superior infrastructure performance with deep technical expertise to accelerate breakthroughs and turn compute into capability. Founded in 2017, CoreWeave became a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: CRWV) in March 2025. Learn more at www.coreweave.com.

About the Team

The Construction Project Management team leads the global expansion of CoreWeave’s physical infrastructure, overseeing hyperscale data center construction projects through their entire lifecycle, from inception to completion.

As a Data Center Construction Project Manager, you will lead the full lifecycle of multiple hyperscale projects and make sure each one is completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality. In this high-visibility role, you will act as the owner’s representative and work closely with cross-functional teams from pre-construction bidding and permitting through final project turnover.

This role requires up to 60% travel to project sites.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the full lifecycle of multiple hyperscale data center construction projects, delivering them on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Act as the owner’s representative, overseeing general contractors throughout construction.

Manage project schedules and track adherence to committed Ready-for-Service (RFS) dates, escalating schedule risks to leadership as needed.

Interpret complex construction documents, including drawings and specifications.

Manage pre-construction activities, including bidding and permitting, through final project turnover.

Visit sites regularly to verify construction progress against the master schedule and confirm work quality against design specifications.

Work closely with cross-functional teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications:

B.S. or B.A. degree in Construction, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.

3+ years of construction project management experience.

Direct experience managing data center construction projects, with a strong emphasis on MEP systems.

Experience managing projects with a contract value of $50M+.

Understanding of data center infrastructure, including power distribution, cooling systems, and redundancy protocols.

Experience conducting on-site progress inspections and verifying contractor work against drawings, specifications, and the master schedule.

Ability to travel up to 60% to construction project sites.

A valid driver’s license with no significant MVA points or violations.

Preferred Skills:

PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification.

Experience with electrical and low-voltage equipment coordination, commissioning, or quality assurance.

Expertise in construction contract management and financial forecasting.

Why CoreWeave?

At CoreWeave, we work hard, have fun, and move fast! We’re in an exciting stage of hyper-growth that you will not want to miss out on. We’re not afraid of a little chaos, and we’re constantly learning. Our team cares deeply about how we build our product and how we work together, which is represented through our core values:

Be Curious at Your Core

Act Like an Owner

Empower Employees

Deliver Best-in-Class Client Experiences

Achieve More Together

We support and encourage an entrepreneurial outlook and independent thinking. We foster an environment that encourages collaboration and enables the development of innovative solutions to complex problems. As we get set for takeoff, the organization’s growth opportunities are constantly expanding. You will be surrounded by some of the best talent in the industry, who will want to learn from you, too. Come join us!

Compensation & Benefits

The base salary range for this role is $143,000 to $191,000. The starting salary will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and the market location. We strive for both market alignment and internal equity when determining compensation. In addition to base salary, our total rewards package includes a discretionary bonus, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits program (all based on eligibility).

What We Offer

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits to support your needs. The benefits below reflect our US-based offerings for full-time employees; for roles in other locations, benefits vary and are shared during the hiring process. These include:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 100% paid for by CoreWeave

Company-paid Life Insurance 

Voluntary supplemental life insurance 

Short and long-term disability insurance 

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement 

Ability to Participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Mental Wellness Benefits through Spring Health 

Family-Forming support provided by Carrot

Paid Parental Leave 

Flexible, full-service childcare support with Kinside

401(k) with a generous employer match

Flexible PTO

Catered lunch each day in our office and data center locations

A casual work environment

A work culture focused on innovative disruption

California Applicants

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Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

CoreWeave is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. All qualified applicants and candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

As part of this commitment and consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), CoreWeave will ensure that qualified applicants and candidates with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact: careers@coreweave.com.

Export Control Compliance

This position requires access to technology and/or source code subject to U.S. export control laws. Any such access will be provided only in compliance with applicable U.S. export control requirements. As part of the recruitment process, CoreWeave may request limited information reasonably necessary to assess applicable export-control requirements.

Source: CoreWeave careers

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