Senior Datacenter Construction Manager

The role

The Senior Data Center Construction Manager will manage the execution of white-space fit-out projects across colocation environments. This role involves deploying high-performance AI infrastructure within third-party data centers while maintaining construction schedules.

What you will do

• Manage end-to-end delivery of assigned data center construction projects from planning through commissioning and turnover.
• Lead data hall buildout including racks, containment, power distribution, cooling integration, and network readiness.
• Act as the day-to-day site interface with colo providers.
• Drive vendors, general contractors, and trade partners to execute fit-out scope.
• Implement and maintain Cerebras construction standards and deployment processes.
• Ensure coordination between base-building and tenant-improvement scopes.
• Manage cost, schedule, quality, and safety across assigned projects.
• Develop, maintain, and challenge detailed construction schedules.
• Identify risks early and develop mitigation strategies.
• Lead site-level execution teams and maintain an on-the-ground presence.

Required qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in mission-critical construction
• Deep experience delivering white-space fit-out projects within colocation environments
• Strong understanding of power, cooling, controls, and rack-level infrastructure in high-density environments
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex construction projects or workstreams simultaneously
• Experience working with EPC firms, general contractors, specialty trades, and colocation providers
• Strong project controls and commercial skills, including schedule management, change-order review, contract administration, and cost control
• Demonstrated ability to review detailed construction schedules, identify critical-path risks, and develop practical recovery plans
• Working knowledge of commissioning, quality control, safety, and project-turnover processes
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, ambiguous startup environment
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management skills
• Ability to work independently, make timely field-level decisions, and escalate issues appropriately
• Proficiency with construction-management, scheduling, and reporting tools

Nice to have

• preferably in data centers

About the company

Cerebras Systems builds the world's largest AI chip. The company works with leading model labs, global enterprises, and cutting-edge AI-native startups.