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Construction Manager (Data Center)

Crusoe, Des Moines, IA, United States


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 expanding hyperscale AI data center infrastructure across the U.S., delivering large-scale, mission-critical facilities that support America’s leadership in AI and high-performance computing. We are building at a pace and scale that requires construction leaders who can manage complex projects from structural build-outs through full interior fit-out and readiness for operations.

As a Construction Manager, you will oversee all phases of construction - including site development, structural/base building, MEP systems, interior build-outs, and final turnover. You will manage cost, schedule, quality, safety, and vendor relationships across large-scale industrial projects that integrate both core/shell construction and data-center tenant‑improvement scopes.

This role is ideal for professionals who excel at coordinating multiple trades, navigating complex technical requirements, and delivering high-quality facilities on time and on budget.

What You’ll Be Working On

Lead construction across site work, structural systems, exterior envelope, MEP infrastructure, and interior/TI build‑out

Manage day‑to‑day field operations, subcontractors, and safety

Oversee data halls, electrical/mechanical rooms, offices, finishes, HVAC distribution, and interior layout changes

Maintain project schedules, budgets, cost tracking, and change orders

Conduct site inspections and enforce QA/QC and safety standards

Coordinate with design, engineering, operations, and commissioning teams

Provide updates on progress, risks, milestones, and cost

Ensure compliance with building codes, permitting, and standards

What You’ll Bring to the Team

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

5+ years in construction management (base build + TI preferred)

Experience with large commercial/industrial projects

Strong understanding of structural, mechanical, and electrical systems

Proficiency with Procore, Primavera/MS Project, Bluebeam

Excellent vendor, schedule, and communication skills

Ability to travel ~30%

Bonus Points

Data center or mission‑critical experience

Managed $100M+ project scopes

Lean construction or sustainability experience

Heavy MEP or electrical systems background

Competitive compensation and equity packages

Restricted Stock Units

Paid time off, paid holidays & leave of absence programs

Employer contributions to HSA account

Paid parental leave

Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability

Mental health & wellness support

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 $136,125 -$165,000 + 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.

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