Data Centre Construction Project Manager

CoreWeave Europe; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-level Medical Insurance

Generous Pension Contribution

Life Assurance at 4x Salary

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

CoreWeave, The Essential Cloud for AI, seeks a Data Center Construction Project Manager. This on-site role leads multi-project delivery of mission-critical facilities in the UK, overseeing MEP systems, schedules, and budgets with senior stakeholders.

You will manage contracts with developers and GC partners, ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance, and drive turnover of high-performance data centres that meet cost and time targets.

Qualifications

• 3+ years managing data centre construction projects.
• Technical expertise in mission-critical infrastructure (MEP, power, cooling).
• Experience managing construction contracts, budgets, and change management.
• On-site leadership coordinating GCs, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Knowledge of pre-construction services, risk management, and scheduling tools.
• On-site work full-time with valid driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall direction, completion, and financial outcomes of multiple data centre projects.
• Administer contracts with developers and general contractors.
• Oversee drawings, change management, and planning approvals.
• Supervise installation, commissioning, and QA of MEP systems.
• Drive project schedules and multi-million pound budgets.
• Collaborate with supply chain, design, and executive stakeholders.

Skills

Data centre PM

MEP systems

Budget management

Contract management

Scheduling tools

On-site leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

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.

We're proud to be a Living Wage accredited Employer.

What You'll Do

Our Data Centre Design and Construction team is responsible for leading the expansion of CoreWeave's global footprint, managing the full lifecycle of mission-critical facility builds from pre-construction planning through commissioning and turnover. This team ensures our data centres are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality, safety, and operational excellence to support our high-performance cloud infrastructure.

About the role

As the Data Center Construction Project Manager, you will serve as the primary owner's representative, leading the overall direction, completion, and financial outcomes of multiple data centre construction projects. In this full-time on-site role, you will administer contracts with developers and general contractors, maintaining rigorous oversight of drawings, specifications, change management, and statutory planning approvals. Your primary focus will involve supervising the installation, coordination, commissioning, and quality assurance of complex Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems, power distribution, and cooling infrastructure. Additionally, you will drive project schedules, manage multi-million pound budgets, and partner cross-functionally with supply chain, design, and executive stakeholders to ensure seamless project turnover.

Who You Are

• 3+ years of construction project management experience with direct leadership on data centre construction projects.
• Strong technical expertise in mission-critical infrastructure, with an emphasis on MEP systems, power distribution, cooling, and redundancy protocols.
• Demonstrated experience managing construction contracts, financial forecasting, budget development, change management, and cost estimation.
• Proven track record of on-site project leadership, coordinating general contractors, subcontractors, statutory bodies, and vendors.
• Strong knowledge of pre-construction services, risk management, scheduling tools, and web-based project management software.
• Ability to work on-site full-time and possess a valid driver's licence.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience managing large-scale mission-critical infrastructure projects with contract values exceeding £80M ($100M+).
• Recognized industry certifications, such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or LEED certification.

Wondering if you're a good fit?

We believe in investing in our people and value candidates who bring diversified experiences to our teams—even if you do not match 100% of the listed criteria.

• You love to: Manage the full lifecycle of complex technical projects and drive on-site construction execution.
• You're curious about: The intricacies of data centre infrastructure, next-generation MEP systems, and scaling critical facility operations.
• You're an expert in: Construction contract management, financial forecasting, and managing general contractors.

Why CoreWeave?

At CoreWeave, we work hard, have fun, and move fast! We are in an exciting stage of hyper-growth that you will not want to miss out on. We are not afraid of a little chaos, and we are 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 take-off, the organisation'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!

At CoreWeave, 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).

To fulfill our obligation to protect client data, successful applicants offered employment with CoreWeave will be required to complete a basic criminal record check, conducted in compliance with GDPR. Employment offers are conditional upon receiving satisfactory check results.

What We Offer

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits to support your needs, including:

• Family-level Medical Insurance
• Family-level Dental Insurance
• Generous Pension Contribution
• Life Assurance at 4x Salary
• Critical Illness Cover
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Work culture focused on innovative disruption

Benefits may vary by location.

Equal Opportunity

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.