Senior Data Center Construction Manager

Summary

Join CoreWeave, a leading AI hyperscaler, as a Senior Data Center Construction Project Manager! You will lead multiple data center construction projects, overseeing general contractors, managing budgets, and ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. This role requires extensive experience in data center construction, strong project management skills, and a deep understanding of MEP systems. The ideal candidate will have PMP and LEED certifications and experience managing projects exceeding $100M. CoreWeave offers a competitive salary ($150,000-$180,000), comprehensive benefits including 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid parental leave, flexible PTO, and a hybrid work environment. The preferred location is in Virginia, Georgia, Texas, Chicago, New Jersey, or New York, but remote work may be considered for exceptional candidates.

Requirements

• B.S. or B.A. degree in Construction, Architecture, Engineering or related degree required
• Minimum 7+ years construction project management experience
• Direct experience in managing data center construction projects with a strong emphasis on MEP systems
• Deep understanding of data center infrastructure, including power distribution, cooling systems, and redundancy protocols
• Must have proposal preparation, budget development, forecasting, and financial management experience
• Knowledge of/experience with web based project management is necessary
• Ability to work onsite full-time and effectively communicate with the client and internal stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills and a solution-oriented mindset, with experience handling mission-critical environments
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for client-facing roles
• Travel is required - 50% domestic travel
• A valid driver's license is required with no significant MVA points/violations

Responsibilities

• Serve as the client/owner’s (CoreWeave) construction staff overseeing the work of general contractors, collaborate with designers as necessary, and vendors
• Possess the knowledge and experience to manage the construction of data centers
• Administer the contract with the Developer and the General Contractor during construction and close out of data centers enforcing the contract to ensure a high level of project administration in accordance with the drawings and specifications provided by the clients design consultants
• Oversee electrical and low voltage equipment coordination and commissioning and quality assurance
• Enforce the construction contract with the client to minimize costs and seek to obtain the lowest reasonable costs for the project
• Monitor and ensure that the General Contractor and all other separate contractors along with base building and site developer and any suppliers of owner furnished contractors are aligned with project goals, scheduling, and other coordinated efforts to avoid scheduling or interference issues
• Advise CoreWeave on the schedule implications of any proposed changes to requirements in accordance with the “Model Change Management” system
• Maintain oversight over General Contractor for all local authority statutory and planning approvals monitoring the GC and Design Consultants to ensure the required information is submitted to the relevant statutory bodies
• Direct and manage project development from beginning to end
• Execute stellar delivery starting with pre-construction services (bid/permit/schedule), construction oversight (construction/change orders/invoicing/punch lists), store start-up and turnover, and project close out
• Plan and schedule project timelines for multiple projects and delegate to appropriate personnel
• Present reports defining project progress, problems, and solutions to leadership teams and clients
• Read, analyze, and interpret complex construction documents
• Operate with safety at the forefront of all construction initiatives
• Oversee electrical and low voltage equipment coordination and commissioning and quality assurance

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification or strong project management knowledge (scheduling, budgeting, risk management)
• The ideal candidate possesses electrical and low voltage equipment coordination and commissioning or quality assurance experience
• Experience managing projects with a contract value of $100M +
• Strong consideration will be given to those that are PMP and LEED certified

Benefits

• 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
• 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
• At CoreWeave, we are committed to operating as a hybrid workplace, offering employees flexibility in how they structure their time between in-office and remote work