CoreWeave · Infrastructure · Lead / Manager · Posted 2026-09-21
Senior Construction Manager - Data Center Construction
CoreWeave · West Chicago, IL · $143k–210k base
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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?
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 enc …
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