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Director of Construction

Crusoe - San Francisco, CA, USA - Hybrid - posted 2026-10-13

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Salary: USD 238,000 - 280,000 / annual

Crusoe is a vertically integrated AI infrastructure company that owns and operates the full stack from energy generation to AI compute delivery. The company is addressing the critical bottleneck of power availability for AI workloads through an energy-first approach. As Director of Construction, you will lead and oversee multiple modular data center construction projects nationally, which are critical to Crusoe's Digital Infrastructure segment. You will serve as a key leader ensuring successful delivery of complex projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Key responsibilities include: - Leading complex, multi-site AI data center construction projects - Building and leading teams of construction industry professionals - Interfacing with multiple internal teams including Spark product, cloud and networking teams, and factory colleagues - Managing large-scale budgets and timelines - Operating as a key leader on innovative data center industry projects - Traveling as needed (up to 40%) to oversee multiple project sites and investigate future locations You will work at the intersection of energy infrastructure, manufacturing, data center construction, and cloud services, solving some of the most pressing challenges in AI infrastructure deployment. REQUIREMENTS: - Over 10 years of experience in construction management of mission-critical projects - Preferred experience: hyperscale data centers, battery energy storage facilities, substation development, or complex manufacturing facilities - Proven track record of managing and delivering challenging projects on time and on (or under) budget - Deep understanding of construction best practices, methodologies, budgeting, scheduling, and quality management - Ability to thrive under tight deadlines

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