Senior Project Manager, Power Infrastructure

Job description

Crusoe is on a mission *to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence*. As the only vertically integrated AI infrastructure company built from the ground up, we own and operate each layer of the stack — from electrons to tokens — to power the world's most ambitious AI workloads. When you join Crusoe, you join a team that is building the future, faster. We're in the midst of the greatest industrial revolution of our time. The demand for AI compute is boundless, and power is a bottleneck. We're solving that — with an energy-first approach that makes AI infrastructure better for the world and faster for the people innovating with AI. We're looking for problem-solving, opportunity-finding teammates with a sense of urgency, who believe in the scale of our ambition and thrive on a path not fully paved — people who want to grow their careers alongside a team of experts across energy, manufacturing, data center construction, and cloud services. If you want to do the most meaningful work of your career, help our customers and partners advance their AI strategies, and be part of a high-performing team that believes in each other, come build with us at Crusoe. **About This Role** Crusoe is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to join our growing Project Execution team. This role focuses specifically on the power generation aspects of our large-scale data center projects, encompassing electrical, communication, controls, and mechanical systems. You will play a critical role through the lifecycle of the project, managing engineering execution, construction, completions, commissioning, and turnover. Reporting to a Program Manager, the Project Manager owns end-to-end delivery of an individual power project within a larger program — leading cross-functional teams, directing schedule, cost, and procurement outcomes, and ensuring the successful deployment of power infrastructure. This position requires deep knowledge of power generation technologies, construction execution, and project management methodologies. You lead a project delivery team built on two leads: a Project Engineer, who owns technical execution, and an Assistant Project Manager, who owns commercial execution and directs the project controls team (Project Controls Manager, Project Scheduler, and Procurement Specialist). You will work closely with engineering, operations, and technology teams across the full project lifecycle, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget while meeting quality and safety standards. **What You'll Be Working On** - **Project Ownership & Strategic Planning:** Own the full lifecycle of an individual power project within a program, from initiation to closeout, accountable to the Program Manager for delivery. Develop and execute detailed project plans encompassing timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies. Set project direction and make key decisions on scope, schedule, and cost trade-offs. - **Project Controls & Decision-Making:** Direct the project's scheduling and controls functions through the commercial lead — setting the controls framework and KPIs, reviewing cost and schedule performance, and holding those functions accountable. Apply strong technical command of scheduling and project controls to challenge and integrate their outputs rather than producing them. Approve change requests and drive resolution of critical issues. - **Team Leadership & Development:** Lead the project delivery team — a Project Engineer (technical lead) and an Assistant Project Manager (commercial lead, who directs the project controls team) — clearly defining roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations. Develop both leads and their teams, delegating ownership to build capability. - **Technical Execution & Construction Oversight:** Direct the design, specification, and engineering of the power generation project through the technical lead, with a focus on constructibility across all systems. Ensure compliance with safety standards, codes, and regulations. Approve technical documentation, drawings, and specifications. - **Field Construction Management:** Direct the project through field construction, maintaining the project schedule and coordinating contractors, suppliers, and key stakeholders. Make field-level decisions on construction sequencing and resolve conflicts between trades. - **Completions, Commissioning & Turnover:** Lead the project team through construction completions, commissioning, and project turnover phases while supporting the strategic timeline for power generation. Ensure turnover documentation and system readiness meet operational requirements. - **Strategic Procurement & Contract Management:** Set procurement and contracting strategy and own the commercial outcome, while the Assistant Project Manager's commercial team executes purchasing, expediting, and contract administration. Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning at field locations. Approve contractor agreements and ensure adherence to commercial terms and safety protocols. - **Field Support & Travel:** Provide on-site project support during construction, commissioning, and turnover phases. Coordinate field logistics, verify deliverables, and document site conditions. Travel to field locations up to 50% as required. - **Executive Stakeholder Management:** Serve as the primary point of contact for vendors, customers, and internal leadership regarding all project matters. Build and maintain strategic relationships with key stakeholders. Provide project reporting and escalation management to the Program Manager and leadership. **What You'll Bring to the Team** - **Formal Education & Extensive Experience:** Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 7+ years of demonstrable experience in large (>$100MM) project management and execution with a focus on lifecycle execution. 10+ years of experience is preferred. - **Proven Industrial & Power Generation Experience:** Proven track record in industrial environments, with a strong preference for experience in power generation and project execution within the oil and gas or energy sector. - **Mastery of Project Management Methodologies:** Exceptional skills encompassing planning, scheduling, budgeting, cost control, risk management, resource allocation, change management, and stakeholder communication. Demonstrated ability to manage complex power generation and multidiscipline projects from initiation to closeout. - **Leadership & Team Development:** Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop cross-functional project teams and direct leaders, including a technical lead and a commercial lead. Experience building high-performing teams and fostering a collaborative, results-oriented environment. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and executive presentation skills. - **Analytical Rigor & Organizational Acumen:** Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to quality. Ability to work independently and drive results across teams. - **Travel Flexibility:** Flexibility to travel to field locations up to 50%, or as required. **Bonus Points** - Project Management Professional (PMP) certification - Professional Engineer (PE) license - Experience with gas turbine power generation - Familiarity with construction inspection requirements and best practices - Experience mentoring or managing Assistant Project Managers **Benefits:** - Competitive compensation and equity packages - Restricted Stock Units - Paid time off, paid holidays & leave of absence programs - Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance - Employer contributions to HSA account - Paid parental leave - Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability - Professional development & tuition reimbursement - 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 - Global travel insurance & emergency assistance - Daily meals allowance - Additional perks & programs specific to location **Compensation Range** Compensation will be paid in the range of up to $175,000 -$215,000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicant's knowledge, education, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Crusoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.