Director of Construction

Crusoe
San Francisco +1 more
On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience managing mission-critical construction projects and working in the data center industry.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 10+ years managing mission-critical construction projects and a background in data center development
    — “over 10 years of experience in construction management of mission critical projects”
  • Individuals who thrive in high-performing teams with a shared vision for AI infrastructure innovation
    — “team of experts across energy, manufacturing, data center construction, and cloud services”
  • Professionals with a track record of leading complex, multi-site projects under tight deadlines
    — “lead complex, multi-site AI Data Center construction projects”

Things to consider

  • Up to 40% travel required to manage multiple project sites across the country
    — “Travel as needed (up to 40%) to oversee multiple project sites”
  • Compensation is highly variable, depending on experience and market alignment
    — “Compensation to be determined by the applicants knowledge, education, and abilities”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience managing large-scale budgets and complex construction timelines
    — “Work with large scale budgets”
  • Emphasize leadership in cross-functional teams, especially with product and engineering stakeholders
    — “Interface with multiple internal teams including our Spark product team, cloud and networking teams”
  • Showcase a history of delivering projects on time and within budget for high-stakes environments
    — “proven track record of managing and delivering very challenging projects and delivering on time and on (or under) budget”
  • Demonstrate expertise in construction methodologies and quality management frameworks
    — “deep understanding of construction best practices, methodologies, budgeting, scheduling, and quality management”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • leading and overseeing multiple modular data center construction projects
  • ensuring successful delivery of projects on time and within budget
Typical background
over 10 years of experience in construction management of mission critical projects

Skills & requirements

Required

Construction ManagementProject ExecutionBudget ManagementTeam LeadershipInterface With Internal TeamsTravel Management

Preferred

Data Center ConstructionBattery Energy Storage FacilitiesSubstation Development

Stack & domain

Construction ManagementBudget ManagementProject ManagementTeam ManagementAI InfrastructureData Center ConstructionBattery Energy Storage FacilitiesSubstation DevelopmentComplex Manufacturing FacilitiesLeadershipStrategic PlanningCommunicationProblem-solvingAnalytical SkillsConstructionData Center

About the role

Original posting from Crusoe via Ashby

Crusoe is on a mission to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence. As the only vertically integrated AI infrastructure company built from the ground up, we own and operate each layer of the stack — from electrons to tokens — to power the world's most ambitious AI workloads. When you join Crusoe, you join a team that is building the future, faster.

We're in the midst of the greatest industrial revolution of our time. The demand for AI compute is boundless, and power is a bottleneck. We're solving that — with an energy-first approach that makes AI infrastructure better for the world and faster for the people innovating with AI.

We're looking for problem-solving, opportunity-finding teammates with a sense of urgency, who believe in the scale of our ambition and thrive on a path not fully paved — people who want to grow their careers alongside a team of experts across energy, manufacturing, data center construction, and cloud services.

If you want to do the most meaningful work of your career, help our customers and partners advance their AI strategies, and be part of a high-performing team that believes in each other, come build with us at Crusoe.

About the Role:

The Project Executive will lead and oversee multiple modular data center construction projects nationally, which are critical to Crusoe’s Digital Infrastructure segment. As a key leader within the organization, you will ensure the successful delivery of multiple complex projects—on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

What You'll Be Working On:

  • You’ll lead complex, multi-site AI Data Center construction projects
  • You’ll help build and lead teams of construction industry professionals
  • Interface with multiple internal teams including our Spark product team, cloud and networking teams, and factory colleagues
  • Work with large scale budgets
  • Operate as a key leader on some of the most innovative projects in the data center industry
  • Travel as needed (up to 40%) to oversee multiple project sites and investigate future sites

What You'll Bring to the Team:

  • You have over 10 years of experience in construction management of mission critical projects. Preferred experience building hyperscale data centers, battery energy storage facilities, substation development, or very complex manufacturing facilities
  • You have a proven track record of managing and delivering very challenging projects and delivering on time and on (or under) budget
  • You have deep understanding of construction best practices, methodologies, budgeting, scheduling, and quality management
  • You enjoy the challenge of working under tight deadlines

Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation and equity packages
  • Restricted Stock Units
  • Paid time off, paid holidays & leave of absence programs
  • Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
  • Employer contributions to HSA account
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
  • Professional development & tuition reimbursement
  • Mental health & wellness support
  • Commuter benefits (parking & transit)
  • Cell phone stipend
  • 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary
  • Volunteer time off
  • Global travel insurance & emergency assistance
  • Daily meals allowance
  • Additional perks & programs specific to location

Compensation Range

Compensation will be paid in the range of up to $238,000 -$280,000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicants knowledge, education, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Crusoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

Source: Crusoe careers (Ashby)

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