Cost Control Manager

Crusoe; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Power cost mgmt

RSUs

PTO & holidays

HSA contributions

Parental leave

Life insurance

Mental health

Cell phone allowance

401(k) match

Volunteer time

Job summary

Crusoe is seeking a Cost Engineer to lead and oversee large-scale construction projects critical to Crusoe’s operations, including managing costs, budgets, and ensuring on-time delivery for hyperscale AI data centers.

You will drive cost estimation, cost control, vendor management, and strategic planning across project sites, with travel up to 30% and a focus on delivering high-quality results in a fast-moving energy and technology environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of cost engineering experience.
• Experience managing project budgets and cost reporting for complex projects.
• Adaptability to changing project scope and cost structures.
• Driven by the prospect of working on visible, global construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost estimation processes for key projects.
• Collaborate to implement cost control measures throughout project lifecycles.
• Review vendor quotes and subcontractor bids to align with scope and costs.
• Provide strategic recommendations on cost optimization with senior leadership.
• Drive improvements of internal cost estimation and control processes.
• Lead teams delivering complex, hyperscale AI data centers.
• Travel up to 30% to oversee multiple project sites.

Skills

Cost engineering

Budget management

Adaptability

Passion for mission

Job description

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.

Crusoe is at the forefront of expanding hyperscale AI data center infrastructure and is actively doing so in Abilene, Texas and beyond. We have an opportunity for motivated construction professionals to be at the forefront of leading generational construction projects that will support our country’s efforts to remain the global leader in AI technology.

At Crusoe, you'll drive meaningful innovation, make a tangible impact, and join a team that is setting the pace for the development of responsible, transformative AI infrastructure at global scale.

The Cost Engineer will lead and oversee large-scale construction projects critical to Crusoe’s operations. As a key leader within the organization, you will ensure the successful delivery of multiple complex projects—on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will be responsible for managing construction costs, optimizing project budgets, and ensuring all projects align with Crusoe’s objectives.

About this role

What You’ll Be Working On:

• Cost Estimation: Lead cost estimation processes, including reviewing project plans and specifications to develop accurate and reliable cost estimates for key projects.
• Cost Control: Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure the effective execution of cost control measures throughout the lifecycle of projects.
• Vendor Management: Review and validate vendor quotes and subcontractor bids to ensure alignment with project scope and cost expectations.
• Strategic Planning: Work closely with senior leadership to provide strategic recommendations on cost optimization and long‑term budget planning.
• Process Improvement: Drive the development and continuous improvement of internal cost estimation and control processes.
• Project Leadership: Be a part of a team delivering complex, hyperscale AI Data Centers.
• Travel: Travel as needed (up to 30%) to oversee multiple project sites.

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

• Cost Engineering Experience: 5+ years of experience in cost engineering, cost management, or estimating within the energy, construction, or technology sectors.
• Project Budget Management: experience managing project budgets and cost reporting for complex projects, ideally in the infrastructure or real estate industries.
• Adaptability: Comfortab le with change management and can quickly adapt to shifts in project scope, requirements, and cost structures.
• Passion for Mission: Excited about the prospect of working on some of the most visible construction projects globally.

Bonus Points:

• Experience with power/power generation cost management.
• Competitive compensation
• Restricted Stock Units
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• 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

Compensation:

Compensation will be paid in the range of $160,000 - $175,000 base salary + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, 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 identity, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.