Construction Manager, Self-Perform

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. What You'll Do: The Data Center Planning & Construction team at CoreWeave is responsible for delivering a rapidly growing portfolio of data centers and critical infrastructure projects that power our AI cloud platform. We own the full project lifecycle—from site due diligence and design through construction, commissioning, and turnover—while partnering closely with Finance, Operations, and Executive Leadership to scale our footprint responsibly. About the Role: As a Manager, Self Perform, you will manage the delivery of construction projects across CoreWeave’s growing portfolio of data center campuses. You will lead projects from initial site feasibility and pre-development planning through design, permitting, construction, and final closeout. This role sits at the intersection of strategic planning and hands-on execution—you will be accountable for managing project budgets, coordinating stakeholder relationships, and ensuring projects align with CoreWeave’s aggressive infrastructure roadmap. In this role, you will: Manage and support project lifecycle phases for data center construction projects—from site selection and feasibility studies through design development, permitting, construction, and commissioning. Manage and track project budgets and assist in securing expenditure approvals across all project phases. Support General Contractor and subcontractor bid processes, including market research and contract negotiation support to ensure competitive and high-quality partnerships. Coordinate external consultants and specialty vendors, including architects, structural and MEP engineers, and legal counsel. Support pre-construction activities, including design reviews and regulatory permitting in partnership with local jurisdictions and authorities. Monitor and help mitigate project delivery risks to keep schedules and budgets on track while maintaining CoreWeave’s quality standards. Partner closely with internal Real Estate, Engineering, Operations, and Finance teams to align project execution with organizational priorities.