Senior Project Manager, Manufacturing Infrastructure
Crusoe · Arvada, CO · 1 wk ago
On-siteProject ManagementFull-time
About the role
Crusoe is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to own the planning and execution of complex facility buildout and manufacturing infrastructure projects. This role is central to Crusoe's ability to scale its high-speed, high-tech manufacturing operations for data center hardware—packing servers, GPUs, and rack systems for data center installation—and will be responsible for delivering these environments from construction through operational readiness on an ongoing basis.
Responsibilities
- Lead all phases of facility construction, including warehouse-to-manufacturing conversions and greenfield environments.
- Manage scope, schedule, and budget across a portfolio of capital projects.
- Oversee the buildout of critical facility infrastructure including high-capacity electrical distribution, mechanical/HVAC systems, and industrial automation.
- Lead the transition from construction completion to manufacturing readiness. Coordinate equipment installation, testing, and commissioning of high-speed production lines.
- Partner with operations and engineering teams to ensure facility designs support high-throughput assembly of data center hardware, incorporating lessons learned into future planning.
- Proactively identify and mitigate risks related to constructability, equipment delivery, and schedule dependencies throughout the project lifecycle.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for contractors and vendors; lead regular status meetings and ensure transparency across engineering, procurement, and leadership teams.
- Manage contractor agreements, ensuring strict adherence to commercial terms, safety protocols, and quality standards.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering degrees are preferred.
- Experience: 5–10+ years of project management experience delivering complex capital projects on time and on budget.
- Technical Knowledge: Demonstrated experience managing industrial facility construction, including electrical, mechanical/HVAC, and automation systems.
- Project Management Skills: Mastery of fundamentals: planning, scheduling (CPM), budgeting, cost control, risk management, and resource allocation.
- Contractor Management: Experience managing both direct contractor relationships and working through a CM/GC structure.
- Safety and Compliance: This position is designated a safety-sensitive position and/or is located in a safety-sensitive facility. Drug and alcohol program participation is required. Must pass a background check.
- Mobility: Comfortable working on-site daily with weekly travel to facilities in the greater Denver area.
Qualifications
- Experience in data center construction, electronics manufacturing, or high-tech production environments.
- Familiarity with ESD (electrostatic discharge) controls and cleanroom-adjacent environments.
- Experience with conveyor systems, automated assembly lines, or material handling infrastructure.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Skills
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Restricted Stock Units
- Paid time off & paid holidays
- Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
- Employer contributions to HSA account
- Paid parental leave
- Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
- Mental health & wellness support
- Commuter benefits (parking & transit)
- Cell phone stipend
- 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary
- Volunteer time off
Pay
Compensation to be determined by the applicants knowledge, education, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Schedule
Denver-based role with regular travel to other Crusoe facilities.