Senior Construction Manager

Crusoe Crusoe · Data AI · Warrenton, MO - US · Digital Infrastructure Group (DIG)

This role is for a Senior Construction Manager at an AI infrastructure company. The primary responsibility is to lead the construction of large-scale AI data centers, from structural build-out to interior fit-out, ensuring safe, high-quality, and on-schedule delivery. The role involves managing multiple contractors, complex scopes (civil, structural, MEP, IT), schedules, budgets, and cross-functional teams. While the company is in the AI space, the role itself is focused on the physical construction of the facilities, not on AI/ML development or deployment.

What you'd actually do

  1. Lead construction across civil, structural, envelope, MEP, and interior/TI phases
  2. Manage multiple scopes or buildings within a campus
  3. Direct subcontractors, resolve field issues, and maintain safety and quality
  4. Oversee data halls, MV/LV electrical rooms, mechanical rooms, office spaces, and finishes
  5. Own schedules, critical-path plans, budgets, forecasting, and procurement

Skills

Required

  • 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

Nice to have

  • Hyperscale data center or mission-critical facility experience
  • Led $100M+ project scopes
  • Strong MV/LV electrical or heavy mechanical expertise
  • Lean construction or sustainability experience
  • Advanced certifications (PMP, CCM, PE)

What the JD emphasized

  • mission-critical AI data centers
  • hyperscale facilities
  • high technical complexity
  • seasoned construction professionals
  • large industrial, data center, or complex commercial projects
  • base build and TI delivery
  • hyperscale data center or mission-critical facility experience
  • Led $100M+ project scopes