Senior Construction Lead - Hyperscale Data Centers

Crusoe; Childress (TX); On-site; USD 161,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off and holidays

Leave of absence programs

Employer contributions to HSA

Paid parental leave

Life insurance (short/long term)

401(k) retirement plan with company 4%

Volunteer time off

Global travel insurance & emergency

Daily meals allowance

Location-specific programs

Job summary

Crusoe is building large-scale AI data centers across the U.S., delivering the infrastructure powering the next generation of AI workloads. We are seeking a Senior Construction Manager to lead multi-phase construction from base build through TI delivery and readiness for operations.

You will oversee civil, structural, MEP, and interior works, manage multiple contractors, and drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery while coordinating with design, engineering, and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience managing large industrial, data center, or complex commercial projects.
• Strong experience in both base build and TI delivery.
• Deep understanding of structural, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Advanced scheduling and project management skills (Procore, Primavera/MS Project, Bluebeam).
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Ability to travel ~50%.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction across civil, structural, envelope, MEP, and interior/TI phases.
• Manage multiple scopes or buildings within a campus.
• Direct subcontractors, resolve field issues, and maintain safety and quality.
• Oversee data halls, MV/LV electrical rooms, mechanical rooms, office spaces, and finishes.
• Own schedules, critical-path plans, budgets, forecasting, and procurement.
• Lead contract negotiation, vendor management, and change order control.
• Coordinate with design, engineering, operations, and commissioning teams.
• Provide executive-level reporting on progress, risks, and cost.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, inspections, and permitting.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional communication

Travel ~50%

Education

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

Tools

Procore

Primavera/MS Project

Bluebeam

Job description

Crusoe is building large-scale AI data centers across the U.S., delivering the infrastructure powering the next generation of AI workloads. We are seeking a Senior Construction Manager to lead multi-phase construction from base build through TI delivery and readiness for operations.

You will oversee civil, structural, MEP, and interior works, manage multiple contractors, and drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery while coordinating with design, engineering, and operations teams.