Pre-Construction Lead, Hyperscale Data Centers

crusoe; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

RSUs

Paid time off

Health, dental & vision insurance

HSA contributions

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Commuter benefits

Cell phone stipend

Job summary

Crusoe Energy is seeking a seasoned Pre-Construction Manager to lead the critical early phases of a hyperscale data center project in the San Francisco area. The role centers on planning, budgeting, and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams to translate design into a feasible, scheduled build.

You will drive lifecycle processes, assess site feasibility, and manage regulatory and vendor relationships to ensure a successful handoff to construction.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in pre-construction for large-scale projects.
• Experience delivering planning phases for hyperscale data centers or mission-critical projects.
• Strong budgeting, scheduling, and risk management skills.
• Ability to engage and negotiate with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage pre-construction across life cycle from concept to site readiness.
• Develop and maintain high-fidelity schedules and multi-million dollar budgets.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, contractors, and vendors for alignment.
• Evaluate site feasibility and environmental suitability for hyperscale campuses.
• Oversee bid packages, bids, and vendor contract negotiations.
• Manage permitting and regulatory compliance through project phases.
• Provide data-driven progress reports and updates to senior leadership.
• Facilitate handoff to construction execution team.

Skills

Pre-Construction Leadership

Budgeting & Scheduling

Stakeholder Management

Risk Assessment

Technical Construction Knowledge

Construction Management Software

Vendor Negotiation

Education

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

Tools

Construction management software

Job description

Crusoe Energy is seeking a seasoned Pre-Construction Manager to lead the critical early phases of a hyperscale data center project in the San Francisco area. The role centers on planning, budgeting, and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams to translate design into a feasible, scheduled build.

You will drive lifecycle processes, assess site feasibility, and manage regulatory and vendor relationships to ensure a successful handoff to construction.