# Data Center Construction Manager at Crux

- Company: Crux
- What the company does: Backed by a16z.
- Company website: https://www.cruxdata.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Palo Alto
- Work setup: Remote
- Posted: 2026-09-09
- Apply by: 2026-10-24
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/crux/3cd07e21-b97a-4374-adcc-290c69107fb2
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/crux-data-center-construction-manager/

## About the role

You will be the owner's construction leader for Crux data center projects — accountable for safety, quality, schedule milestones, forecast accuracy, and cost through GMP and closeout. You will manage general contractors, key trade partners, and owner-furnished equipment on fast-track, high-density builds and fit-outs, including work inside third-party powered shells.

## What they're looking for

- 10+ years in construction management of large technical projects, including ground-up greenfield delivery, with direct data center experience strongly preferred, deep working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, codes, and fire protection
- Owner-side or owner’s-rep accountability for safety, quality, schedule, GMP accuracy, and change order negotiation on projects of $250M+
- Fast-track delivery experience — schedule acceleration decisions, prefabrication strategies, and construction inside or around live/partner facilities
- High-density AI/HPC build experience (liquid cooling, 100kW+ racks, large UPS/generator plants)
- Experience delivering fit-outs inside third-party powered shells or colo partner facilities
- Procore/ACC/Unifier or similar project controls stack fluency

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