Construction Project Manager – AI Data Centers

About the role

This role focuses on the end-to-end execution of AI data center construction projects. The manager will be responsible for leading day-to-day activities, ensuring projects adhere to established schedules, budgets, and delivery milestones. This includes coordinating general contractors, subcontractors, materials, and equipment, as well as resolving issues as they arise to maintain project progress.

A key part of this position involves ensuring all construction work meets building codes, regulatory requirements, and safety standards. The manager will also collaborate with design and engineering teams to align construction with the Basis of Design and proactively identify any constructability challenges. This role contributes to standardizing construction and delivery practices across various sites.

Success in this position means effectively managing contractor performance, including scope adherence and quality of work. The manager will track project schedules and budgets, identify potential delivery risks, and implement mitigation strategies. Regular updates to leadership and coordination with internal stakeholders like development and operations teams are also crucial for project transparency and alignment.

The salary for this full-time remote position ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 annually.

Skills that matter here

• construction management: This role requires a degree in construction management or equivalent experience to lead large-scale projects.
• Engineering: An engineering background is relevant for understanding project designs and identifying constructability issues.
• project management tools: Proficiency in these tools is needed for tracking schedules, budgets, and overall project progress.
• Microsoft Office Suite: This suite is used for various administrative and communication tasks related to project documentation and reporting.
• contract execution: The role involves participating in contract execution and managing change orders with subcontractors and vendors.
• stakeholder management: Effective communication and management of various internal and external stakeholders are critical for project success.

Who this role suits

• Someone with at least 7 years of experience managing large-scale construction projects from start to finish.
• A professional who has worked in data center, mission-critical, industrial, or infrastructure construction environments.
• An individual with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, capable of identifying and mitigating project risks.
• A person with excellent communication skills, able to coordinate effectively with contractors, teams, and leadership.

From the employer

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day construction execution for AI data center projects, ensuring alignment with program schedules, budgets, and delivery milestones
• Manage and coordinate general contractors, subcontractors, materials, and equipment to maintain progress and resolve issues in real time
• Ensure all construction activities comply with building codes, regulatory requirements, and safety standards
• Partner with design and engineering teams to ensure construction aligns with Basis of Design (BoD) and identify constructability challenges early
• Support implementation of standardized construction and delivery practices across multiple sites
• Manage contractor performance, including scope adherence, schedule execution, and quality of work
• Participate in contract execution, change order management, and commercial discussions with subcontractors and vendors
• Track project schedules and budgets, identify risks to delivery, and implement mitigation strategies
• Oversee quality control, inspections, and commissioning readiness to ensure projects meet company and industry standards
• Provide regular project updates to PMO leadership and coordinate across internal stakeholders including development, design, and operations teams
• Contribute to process improvement efforts to support scalable, repeatable project delivery
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of experience managing large-scale construction projects from start to finish
• Experience in data center, mission-critical, industrial, or infrastructure construction environments
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, building codes, and safety regulations
• Experience managing contractors, subcontractors, budgets, and schedules in complex project environments
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Proficiency in project management tools and Microsoft Office Suite
• Additional duties as assigned

Additional Information

• This position may involve duties that require operation of a company vehicle or travel between job sites. As such, candidates must be insurable under CleanSpark’s vehicle insurance policy.
• CleanSpark is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.