Campus Project Controls Lead - Data Center Infra

Crusoe Energy Systems LLC; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Restricted Stock Units

Paid time off & paid holidays

Comprehensive health, dental & vision

Employer contributions to HSA

Paid parental leave

Life insurance & disability

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health & wellness support

Commuter benefits

Cell phone stipend

401(k) Retirement plan with company 4%

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Crusoe Energy is seeking a Campus Project Controls Manager to support the delivery of large-scale data center campuses. This role ensures strong financial and cost controls across one or more campuses, partnering closely with construction managers, general contractors, and vendor teams.

The Campus Project Controls Manager will manage budgets, forecast cash flow, review contractor pay applications, and maintain disciplined cost and change management processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related technical discipline.
• 7–10 years of experience in Project Controls and Construction Cost Management for large-scale, complex infrastructure or data center projects.
• Hands-on experience managing construction budgets for multi-billion-dollar projects or campuses.
• Strong attention to detail with proven ability to produce accurate forecasts, cashflow reports, and financial / accrual analyses.
• Experience leading change and risk management in collaboration with construction and contractor teams.
• Demonstrated capability managing contractor pay application reviews and approvals.
• Experience ensuring compliance across contracts, purchase orders, and invoices.
• Strong financial and analytical skills, with the ability to clearly communicate project status, risks, and recommendations to leadership and clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage and accurately report construction budgets and costs for large-scale, complex infrastructure or data center projects.
• Develop detailed cash flow forecasts, monthly cost reports, and variance analyses to ensure reliable financial controls.
• Monitor cost and schedule health, identifying risks, trends, and opportunities early and proactively.
• Lead change management and risk management processes in collaboration with construction managers, general contractors, and vendor teams.
• Review and manage contractor pay application submissions, ensuring alignment with contract terms, approved scope, and earned value.
• Ensure compliance across contracts, purchase orders, and invoices, with a strong focus on cost hygiene, audit readiness, and internal controls.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to provide clear, timely reporting and recommendations to leadership and Crusoe clients.
• Support consistent project controls practices across the campus to drive transparency, accountability, and predictability.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost control

Contract compliance

Change management

Vendor coordination

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Quantity Surveying

Job description

Crusoe Energy is seeking a Campus Project Controls Manager to support the delivery of large-scale data center campuses. This role ensures strong financial and cost controls across one or more campuses, partnering closely with construction managers, general contractors, and vendor teams.

The Campus Project Controls Manager will manage budgets, forecast cash flow, review contractor pay applications, and maintain disciplined cost and change management processes.