Senior Construction Manager - Data Center Construction

CoreWeave; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Mental Wellness Benefits

Family-forming support

Paid Parental Leave

Childcare support with Kinside

401(k) with employer match

Flexible PTO

Catered lunch

Casual work environment

Innovative disruption culture

Job summary

CoreWeave is seeking a Senior Data Center Construction Project Manager to serve as on-site owner’s representative, guiding hyperscale data center projects from pre-construction through close-out. You will oversee general contractors, manage contracts and budgets, and ensure deliveries align with design specs, master schedules, and Ready-for-Service dates.

You will coordinate MEP and low-voltage system commissioning, travel to project sites, and lead risk mitigation for schedule, cost, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Architecture, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of construction project management experience.
• 3+ years managing data center construction with emphasis on MEP systems.
• Contract values of $100M+ as lead or owner’s rep.
• Deep understanding of data center infrastructure, power distribution, cooling and redundancy.
• Experience with web-based project management software.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of hyperscale data center construction projects globally.
• On-site owner’s representative from pre-construction through close-out; oversee GC contracts and schedules.
• Coordinate MEP and low-voltage systems; validate progress with site visits.
• Communicate progress, risks, and costs to leadership; protect schedule commitments.

Skills

Construction project mgmt

Data center MEP experience

Contract value > $100M

Budget, schedules, contracts

Web-based project management software

Driver’s license

On-site progress inspections

Leadership

Education

B.S./B.A. in Construction/Architecture/Engineering

Tools

Project management software

Job description

CoreWeave is The Essential Cloud for AI™. Built for pioneers by pioneers, CoreWeave delivers a platform of technology, tools, and teams that enables innovators to build and scale AI with confidence. Trusted by leading AI labs, startups, and global enterprises, CoreWeave combines superior infrastructure performance with deep technical expertise to accelerate breakthroughs and turn compute into capability. Founded in 2017, CoreWeave became a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: CRWV) in March 2025. Learn more at www.coreweave.com.

What You’ll Do

You will be a key leader within CoreWeave’s Construction Services and Program Management team, driving the successful delivery of hyperscale data center construction projects across our global portfolio.

About The Role

As a Senior Data Center Construction Project Manager, you will serve as CoreWeave’s on-site owner’s representative, leading construction projects from pre-construction through close-out. You will oversee general contractors, manage contracts, and ensure projects are delivered in alignment with design specifications, budgets, master schedules, and committed Ready-for-Service (RFS) dates.

You will have a strong focus on the coordination and commissioning of MEP and low-voltage systems and will travel regularly to project sites to validate construction progress, verify work quality, and proactively identify and address schedule, cost, and delivery risks. You will drive projects toward successful completion while providing leadership with regular updates on progress, financials, risks, and overall project status.

Who You Are

• B.S. or B.A. degree in Construction, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of construction project management experience.
• A minimum of 3 years of direct experience managing data center construction projects with a strong emphasis on MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) systems.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects with a contract value of $100M+.
• Deep understanding of data center infrastructure, including power distribution, cooling systems, and redundancy protocols.
• Knowledge of construction components, processes, methodologies, and cost estimation.
• Experience with web-based project management software.
• A valid driver’s license with no significant MVA points/violations.
• Experience conducting on-site progress inspections and verifying contractor work against drawings, specifications, and the master schedule.

Preferred

• PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification
• LEED AP (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional) Certification
• Direct experience with electrical and low-voltage equipment coordination, commissioning, or quality assurance.

Wondering if you’re a good fit?

We believe in investing in our people, and value candidates who can bring their own diversified experiences to our teams – even if you aren't a 100% skill or experience match. Here are a few qualities we’ve found compatible with our team. If some of this describes you, we’d love to talk.

• You love to take ownership and drive complex, technical projects from start to finish.
• You’re curious about building the critical infrastructure that powers the future of computing.
• You’re an expert in managing large-scale construction budgets, schedules, and contracts in mission-critical environments.

Why CoreWeave?

About

At CoreWeave, we work hard, have fun, and move fast! We’re in an exciting stage of hyper-growth that you will not want to miss out on. We’re not afraid of a little chaos, and we’re constantly learning. Our team cares deeply about how we build our product and how we work together, which is represented through our core values:

• Be Curious at Your Core
• Act Like an Owner
• Empower Employees
• Deliver Best-in-Class Client Experiences
• Achieve More Together

We support and encourage an entrepreneurial outlook and independent thinking. We foster an environment that encourages collaboration and enables the development of innovative solutions to complex problems. As we get set for takeoff, the organization’s growth opportunities are constantly expanding. You will be surrounded by some of the best talent in the industry, who will want to learn from you, too. Come join us!

The base salary range for this role is $143,000 to $210,000. The starting salary will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and the market location. We strive for both market alignment and internal equity when determining compensation. In addition to base salary, our total rewards package includes a discretionary bonus, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits program (all based on eligibility).

What We Offer

The range we’ve posted represents the typical compensation range for this role. To determine actual compensation, we review the market rate for each candidate which can include a variety of factors. These include qualifications, experience, interview performance, and location.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits to support your needs. The benefits below reflect our US-based offerings for full-time employees; for roles in other locations, benefits vary and are shared during the hiring process. These include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 100% paid for by CoreWeave
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Ability to Participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Mental Wellness Benefits through Spring Health
• Family-Forming support provided by Carrot
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible, full-service childcare support with Kinside
• 401(k) with a generous employer match
• Flexible PTO
• Catered lunch each day in our office and data center locations
• A casual work environment
• A work culture focused on innovative disruption

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Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

CoreWeave is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. All qualified applicants and candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

As part of this commitment and consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), CoreWeave will ensure that qualified applicants and candidates with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact: [e-mail].

Export Control Compliance

This position requires access to export controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must either be (A) a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C.

• 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1158, (B) eligible to access the export controlled information without a required export authorization, or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency. CoreWeave may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process.