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Construction Manager

West Chicago, IL
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.

About the Team

The Construction Project Management team leads the global expansion of CoreWeave’s physical infrastructure, overseeing hyperscale data center construction projects through their entire lifecycle, from inception to completion.

As a Data Center Construction Project Manager, you will lead the full lifecycle of multiple hyperscale projects and make sure each one is completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality. In this high-visibility role, you will act as the owner’s representative and work closely with cross-functional teams from pre-construction bidding and permitting through final project turnover.

This role requires up to 60% travel to project sites.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the full lifecycle of multiple hyperscale data center construction projects, delivering them on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
  • Act as the owner’s representative, overseeing general contractors throughout construction.
  • Manage project schedules and track adherence to committed Ready-for-Service (RFS) dates, escalating schedule risks to leadership as needed.
  • Interpret complex construction documents, including drawings and specifications.
  • Manage pre-construction activities, including bidding and permitting, through final project turnover.
  • Visit sites regularly to verify construction progress against the master schedule and confirm work quality against design specifications.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications:

  • B.S. or B.A. degree in Construction, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of construction project management experience.
  • Direct experience managing data center construction projects, with a strong emphasis on MEP systems.
  • Experience managing projects with a contract value of $50M+.
  • Understanding of data center infrastructure, including power distribution, cooling systems, and redundancy protocols.
  • Experience conducting on-site progress inspections and verifying contractor work against drawings, specifications, and the master schedule.
  • Ability to travel up to 60% to construction project sites.
  • A valid driver’s license with no significant MVA points or violations.

Preferred Skills:

  • PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
  • LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification.
  • Experience with electrical and low-voltage equipment coordination, commissioning, or quality assurance.
  • Expertise in construction contract management and financial forecasting.

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 encourages collaboration and enables the development of innovative solutions to complex problems. As we get set for takeoff, the organization’s growth opportunities are constantly expanding. You will be surrounded by some of the best talent in the industry, who will want to learn from you, too. Come join us!

Compensation & Benefits

The base salary range for this role is $143,000 to $191,000. The starting salary will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and the market location. We strive for both market alignment and internal equity when determining compensation. In addition to base salary, our total rewards package includes a discretionary bonus, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits program (all based on eligibility).

What We Offer

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits to support your needs. The benefits below reflect our US-based offerings for full-time employees; for roles in other locations, benefits vary and are shared during the hiring process. These include:

  • 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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CoreWeave is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. All qualified applicants and candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

As part of this commitment and consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), CoreWeave will ensure that qualified applicants and candidates with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact: careers@coreweave.com.

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