Pre-Construction Manager

Crusoe • San Francisco, CA

3d

About The Position

Crusoe is building the World’s Favorite AI-first Cloud infrastructure company. We’re pioneering vertically integrated, purpose-built AI infrastructure solutions trusted by Fortune 500 companies to power their most advanced AI applications. Our platform is redefining AI cloud infrastructure with a mission to align the future of computing with the future of the climate.

We are seeking a Pre-Construction Manager to join our Digital Infrastructure Group. In this role, you will play a critical part in planning and delivering large-scale, ground-up AI data center projects. You will work across design, estimating, scheduling, procurement, and construction teams to ensure projects are set up for successful execution from day one.

A key focus of this role is establishing and maintaining a structured Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) that aligns scope, cost, and schedule—creating a consistent framework for planning, tracking, and reporting across projects.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in preconstruction, project controls, construction management, or related roles
• Experience supporting large-scale commercial, industrial, or data center construction projects
• Strong understanding of estimating, scheduling, and project planning principles
• Experience developing or working within Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and project coding frameworks
• Experience working with tools such as Procore, Primavera (P6 or OPC), or similar construction management platforms
• Ability to work cross-functionally with design, engineering, procurement, and construction teams
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with power infrastructure, mission-critical facilities, or modular construction is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction efforts across multiple large-scale data center or infrastructure projects
• Partner with design, engineering, and construction teams to define project scope, sequencing, and execution strategy
• Develop and manage project budgets, cost estimates, and schedules during early project phases
• Establish and maintain a clear Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to align scope, cost, and schedule across all phases of the project
• Collaborate with General Contractors and trade partners to support bidding, value engineering, and constructability reviews
• Establish project controls frameworks that enable consistent tracking, reporting, and forecasting
• Support procurement planning, including long-lead equipment and Owner Furnished, Contractor Installed (OFCI) scopes
• Drive consistency and best practices across preconstruction workflows, tools, and documentation
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment between design evolution and project execution plans
• Contribute to reporting and dashboards that provide visibility into project readiness and preconstruction performance

Benefits

• Industry competitive pay
• Restricted Stock Units in a fast growing, well-funded technology company
• Health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents
• Employer contributions to HSA accounts
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Teladoc
• 401(k) with a 100% match up to 4% of salary
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Subscription to the Calm app
• MetLife Legal
• Company paid commuter benefit; $50 per pay period

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees