Data Center Operations Cost Analyst
About The Position
The DC Program and Cost Management team is the operational planning team responsible for the program and cost management across the entire lifecycle of CoreWeave's data centers, ensuring strategic program objectives are translated into successful outcomes and the cost structure of building and managing data centers is optimized. As a DC Ops Cost Analyst, you will support data center construction cost planning, forecasting, and control processes from feasibility through final closeout. On a day-to-day basis, you will dive into cost models, benchmarking data, and project timelines to ensure capital efficiency across our infrastructure investments. You will collaborate closely with internal engineering teams and external cost consultants to maintain accurate program-level forecasts and enforce financial controls. Additionally, you will prepare detailed estimates and commercial risk assessments to empower leadership with actionable insights for location strategy and deployment decisions.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in cost management, construction cost planning, and analysis.
- 2+ years of hands-on experience with data center deployment, infrastructure project implementation, or cost management in a data center environment.
- Working knowledge of cost management, construction cost planning, and analysis.
- Exposure to data center deployment, infrastructure project implementation, or cost management within a data center environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to support analysis and help identify cost drivers for leadership decision support.
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to Data Center Infrastructure and GPU-based technologies.
- Familiarity with software tools such as NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Maximo, Tableau, AutoCAD Construction Cloud, Procore, Sunbird, Asana, SiteTracker or building analytics/AI platforms.
- You love supporting complex, multi-team technology and operational initiatives.
- You're curious about interpreting technical data, mapping workflows, and driving continuous process improvements.
- You're detail-oriented in tracking project timelines, resource planning, and ensuring clear communication with stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Support pre-construction budgeting and cost modeling activities to help optimize capital efficiency.
- Help implement and maintain financial controls and leadership reporting mechanisms.
- Assist in developing and maintaining program-level cost forecasts across multiple projects and regions.
- Prepare cost estimates and support commercial risk assessments to help inform location strategy and investment decisions.
- Research and compile benchmarking data on construction costs, escalation trends, and market rates across regions.
- Coordinate with internal cost control resources and external cost consultants to help ensure consistency and quality.
Benefits
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
