Vice President, Data Center Construction

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. Crusoe is redefining AI cloud infrastructure, with a mission to align the future of computing with the future of the climate. Our AI platform is recognized as the "gold standard" for reliability and performance. Our data centers are optimized for AI workloads and are powered by clean, renewable energy.

Be part of the AI revolution with sustainable technology at Crusoe. Here, you'll drive meaningful innovation, make a tangible impact, and join a team that’s setting the pace for responsible, transformative cloud infrastructure.

About the Role:

Crusoe is at the forefront of expanding hyperscale AI data center infrastructure and is actively doing so in Abilene, Texas and beyond. We have an opportunity for a highly motivated sales professional to be at the forefront of developing generational data center projects that will support our country’s efforts to remain the global leader in AI technology. 

At Crusoe, you'll drive meaningful innovation, make a tangible impact, and join a team that is setting the pace for the development of responsible, transformative AI infrastructure at global scale.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President Data Center Operations, the Vice President Data Center Construction is integral to our company's success and will play a pivotal role to ensure the successful delivery of multiple complex projects—on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data center facility, design and construction.

A Day In The Life:

• Develop capital project budgets, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

• As a key leader, develop a strategic vision with  Crusoe Leadership team, joint venture partners, customers & other critical internal and external partners.

• Build and manage a high caliber team distributed across multiple regions, including generals and sub.

• Oversee all aspects of data center facility design and construction initiatives.

• Establish strategy and operations of build design standards, ensuring they align with industry best practices and our company's strategic objectives.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments to ensure the design and construction of data centers meet company-wide needs and goals.

• Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in data center design and construction, and leverage this knowledge to keep our data centers at the forefront of the industry.

You Will Thrive In This Role If You Have:

• 20+ years experience in data center construction

• Substantial track record of running similar-sized capex budgets ($bn/X hundreds millions) and span of projects (25+)

• Proven success in engaging successfully with an extended international supply chain to deliver data center builds

• Experience in driving construction project strategy in a high-growth environment

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Experience in presenting to and collaborating with C-suite level colleagues

• Ability to collaborate with and influence stakeholders across the organizational ladder to drive behavioral change and implementation of initiatives

• Consistent track record in seeing the ‘bigger long-term picture’ and thinking strategically while achieving short-term results

• Ability to understand regional dynamics and requirements of focus markets

• Ability to deliver results in a large, matrixed environment comprising a broad range of internal stakeholders

• Ability to travel up to 30% of the month

Benefits:

• Hybrid work schedule

• 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; $100 per pay period

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