Remote Data Center Construction Lead for AI Infra

Cerebras Systems; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cerebras Systems is seeking a Senior Data Center Construction Manager to oversee white-space fit-out projects across colo environments and manage schedules for data center builds. You will collaborate with colo providers, contractors, vendors, and internal engineering teams to bring capacity online quickly and safely.

This hands-on role requires strong ownership, disciplined execution, and the ability to navigate a fast-paced startup environment while maintaining cost discipline and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering mission-critical data center fit-outs.
• Strong understanding of power, cooling, and electrical systems in high-density spaces.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects and teams.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of data center construction projects from planning through commissioning and turnover.
• Lead data hall buildout including racks, containment, power, cooling, and network readiness.
• Coordinate with colo providers on base-build readiness, SLAs, and milestones.
• Drive vendors and contractors to meet aggressive timelines and budgets.
• Maintain Cerebras construction standards and repeatable deployment processes for colo builds.
• Ensure coordination between base-building and tenant improvement scopes.
• Oversee cost, schedule, quality, and safety across projects and workstreams.
• Develop and challenge detailed construction schedules with recovery plans.
• Identify risks early and present mitigation strategies to leadership.
• Lead site-level teams and maintain a strong on-the-ground presence when needed.

Skills

Data center construction

Project management

Colocation experience

Vendor management

Budget control

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management

Tools

Scheduling software

Contract administration tools

Job description

Cerebras Systems is seeking a Senior Data Center Construction Manager to oversee white-space fit-out projects across colo environments and manage schedules for data center builds. You will collaborate with colo providers, contractors, vendors, and internal engineering teams to bring capacity online quickly and safely.

This hands-on role requires strong ownership, disciplined execution, and the ability to navigate a fast-paced startup environment while maintaining cost discipline and quality.