Technical Project Manager (Spark)

Crusoe Energy Systems; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401(k) match

Mental wellness

Job summary

Crusoe Energy Systems is seeking a Technical Project Manager to own the end-to-end lifecycle of Spark deployments, from powered land project approval to the moment the Spark cluster is available to customer.

You will manage schedules, budgets, and resources across multiple sites, coordinating with Real Estate, Finance, Manufacturing Planning, Cloud Product & Procurement, Site Design & Engineering, and Construction teams.

Qualifications

• 6–8+ years managing complex, capital-intensive infrastructure design & construction projects (data centers, energy, advanced manufacturing).
• Budgets exceeding $100M; multi-site, repeatable deployment experience.
• Ability to mitigate supply chain headwinds and avoid surprises on timelines and budgets.
• Breadth across electrical, mechanical, civil, cloud, and network engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; PMP/CAPM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end Spark deployment projects from approval to availability to customer.
• Manage schedules, budgets, and resources for one or more Spark deployment projects.
• Coordinate site readiness, permitting, and utility interconnection timelines.
• Identify bottlenecks and develop contingency plans (Plan B) to maintain velocity.
• Lead cross-functional meetings and interface with Real Estate, Finance, Manufacturing Planning, Cloud Product & Procurement, Site Design & Engineering, Construction, and Spark BU.
• Contribute to the Spark Deployment Playbook and document lessons learned for continuous process improvement.

Skills

Technical Project Leadership

Budget management

Cross-functional coordination

Schedule mastery

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

PMP or CAPM certification preferred

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

• Crusoe is a vertically integrated AI Factory company with a mission to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence
• Our competitive advantage—“Speed is the only moat”—is directly tied to our ability to rapidly build and deploy our own modular power and compute infrastructure
• Crusoe’s “Spark” modular data center is the physical edge of the AI frontier. To meet our goal of 100+ units in 2027, we need world‑class project execution
• We are seeking a Technical Project Manager to own the end-to-end lifecycle of Spark deployments: from powered land project approval to the moment the Spark cluster is “Available to Customer”
• End-to-End Ownership: Manage the project schedule, budget, and resource allocation for one or more Spark deployment projects
• Site Readiness: Coordinate with Crusoe and 3rd party subject matter experts on site preparation, permitting, and utility interconnection timelines to ensure sites are ready the moment Sparks arrive
• Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify bottlenecks in procurement, construction, networking, and power readiness. Always have a “Plan B” to maintain velocity
• Internal Connectivity: Serve as the air traffic controller between Real Estate, Finance, Manufacturing Planning, Cloud Product & Procurement, Site Design & Engineering, Construction, and the Spark Business Unit on a project basis. Following Spark program best practices, establish and run weekly team meetings, adjusting and supplementing with ad hoc meetings based on the project objectives
• External Partner Coordination: Manage relationships with various third‑party contractors and suppliers across site design and procurement
• Reporting: Provide high‑fidelity project status updates for the executives, focusing on predictability and critical path items, coordinating with the Lead Technical Project Manager to help develop, manage and distribute a Spark deployments dashboard
• The Playbook: Contribute to the creation and refinement of the “Spark Deployment Playbook,” standardizing how we handle fast, predictable deployment cadences from end‑to‑end. Meticulously record lessons learned and identify opportunities for continuous process improvement

Benefits

• Health & wellbeing: Comprehensive health benefits designed to support your overall wellness
• Time away: Paid time off for vacations, family bonding, and unexpected needs
• 401(k) match: Build your financial future with our 401(k) matching program
• Mental wellness: Resources and support for your emotional wellbeing and navigating life’s challenges

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 servicesTechnical Project Leadership: 6-8+ years of experience managing complex, capital-intensive infrastructure design & construction projects (data centers, energy, advanced manufacturing - bonus for experience with distributed generation energy or multi-site repeatable deployment projects) with budgets exceeding $100MResilience: Proven ability to drive projects to completion despite global supply chain headwinds or technical uncertainty. Ensure a “no surprise” mentality on project timelines, schedules, budgets and deployments with alternatives identified such that projects remain on schedule and within budgetTechnical Acumen: Evidence of technical breadth and curiosity to manage engineering requirements, evaluate trade-offs, connect the dots, and surface risks across electrical, mechanical, civil, cloud, and network engineeringVendor & Contract Management: Experience managing and coordinating across multiple third‑party service providers whose deliverables impact the critical pathEducation: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience. PMp or CAPM certification preferredExceptional Communication and Organization: Know how to read the room and adjust communication styles accordingly. Hold a high bar for clear, concise, and credible communication. A steady hand at the wheel during periods of ambiguity or change, while guiding the team toward world class project management practicesInfluence without Authority: An ability to guide project teams to success using trust, persuasion, diplomacy, persistence, and collaboration instead of formal job titles or direct reporting structuresSchedule Mastery: Demonstrated expertise in scheduling software; you leverage schedules as a proactive decision making tool, and you know your milestones and critical path without needing to pull up the full scheduleSafety & Readiness: A relentless commitment to safety and “Mountaineer” level focus on operational readiness