Senior Construction Manager - Building

Crusoe
Warrenton +1 more
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at senior construction professionals with expertise in large-scale industrial projects who can manage complex, multi-phase builds in the data center sector.

Best fit for

  • Seasoned construction leaders who thrive in high-complexity, multi-contractor environments.
    — “manage multiple contractors, tight timelines, and high technical complexity
  • Professionals with deep expertise in both base build and tenant improvement delivery.
    — “Strong experience in both base build and TI delivery
  • Candidates who have led $100M+ projects in hyperscale data centers.
    — “Led $100M+ project scopes

Things to consider

  • Requires up to 30% travel, potentially impacting work-life balance.
    — “Travel up to ~30%
  • Must coordinate across multiple disciplines including civil, structural, and MEP.
    — “Oversee broad scopes across civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical

How to stand out

  • Highlight specific examples of managing MV/LV electrical or heavy mechanical systems.
    — “Strong MV/LV electrical or heavy mechanical expertise
  • Demonstrate lean construction or sustainability experience in past projects.
    — “Lean construction or sustainability experience
  • Showcase advanced certifications like PMP or CCM in your application.
    — “Advanced certifications (PMP, CCM, PE)
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Senior

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What success looks like

  • on-time delivery of complex construction projects
  • high-quality project execution
  • effective leadership and coordination
Typical background
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture7+ years of experience in construction management

Skills & requirements

Required

Construction ManagementProject ManagementSchedulingContract NegotiationCross-functional Coordination

Preferred

Hyperscale Data Center ExperienceLarge Industrial Project Management

Stack & domain

Construction ManagementEngineeringArchitectureMechanical SystemsElectrical SystemsProject ManagementProcorePrimaveraMs ProjectBluebeamLeadershipNegotiationCross-functional CommunicationConstructionData CenterAi Infrastructure

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:

Crusoe is building large-scale, mission-critical AI data centers across the U.S., delivering the infrastructure that powers the next generation of AI and high-performance computing. As we expand into new markets and larger campuses, we are looking for a Senior Construction Manager to lead complex, multi-phase construction projects from structural build-out through full interior fit-out and readiness for operations.

In this role, you will serve as one of the key leaders driving the safe, high-quality, and on-schedule delivery of hyperscale facilities. You’ll oversee broad scopes across civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and interior tenant-improvement systems — managing multiple contractors, tight timelines, and high technical complexity.

This is a high-impact role for seasoned construction professionals who excel in leadership, coordination, and execution at scale. (#INDDIG)

What You’ll Be Working On

  • Lead construction across civil, structural, envelope, MEP, and interior/TI phases
  • Manage multiple scopes or buildings within a campus
  • Direct subcontractors, resolve field issues, and maintain safety and quality
  • Oversee data halls, MV/LV electrical rooms, mechanical rooms, office spaces, and finishes
  • Own schedules, critical-path plans, budgets, forecasting, and procurement
  • Lead contract negotiation, vendor management, and change order control
  • Coordinate with design, engineering, operations, and commissioning teams
  • Provide executive-level reporting on progress, risks, and cost
  • Ensure compliance with building codes, inspections, and permitting

What You'll Bring to the Team

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
  • 7+ years of experience managing large industrial, data center, or complex commercial projects
  • Strong experience in both base build and TI delivery
  • Deep understanding of structural, mechanical, and electrical systems
  • Advanced scheduling and project management skills (Procore, Primavera/MS Project, Bluebeam)
  • Strong leadership, negotiation, and cross-functional communication skills
  • Travel up to ~30%

Bonus Points

  • Hyperscale data center or mission-critical facility experience
  • Led $100M+ project scopes
  • Strong MV/LV electrical or heavy mechanical expertise
  • Lean construction or sustainability experience
  • Advanced certifications (PMP, CCM, PE)

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 $160,875 -$195,000 + 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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