CoreWeave
Senior Construction Manager - Data Center Construction
$143K–$210K
West Chicago, IL +1 · Manager · Full-time · Posted Sep 21, 2026
- Location
- West Chicago, IL
West Chicago, Illinois, United States - Experience
- Minimum 7 years in construction project management and minimum 3 years directly managing data center construction projects.
- Education
- B.S. or B.A. degree in Construction, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Requires eligibility to access export-controlled information as a U.S. person, without required export authorization, or through eligibility and reasonable likelihood of obtaining the required authorization; CoreWeave may decline to pursue export licensing for legitimate business reasons.
About the job
Leads hyperscale data center construction projects from pre-construction through close-out as the on-site owner’s representative, overseeing contractors, budgets, schedules, and commissioning.
What you'll do
- Oversee general contractors and manage contracts to meet design specifications, budgets, schedules, and Ready-for-Service dates.
- Coordinate and commission MEP and low-voltage systems; inspect progress and verify work quality against plans and schedules.
- Report project progress, financials, risks, and status to leadership; travel regularly to project sites.
What they ask for
- B.S. or B.A. in Construction, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 7 years of construction project management experience, including at least 3 years directly managing data center construction projects with emphasis on MEP systems.
- Demonstrated experience managing projects with a contract value of $100M+.
- Valid driver's license with no significant MVA points/violations.
Nice to have
- PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification or LEED AP (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional) Certification.
- Direct experience with electrical and low-voltage equipment coordination, commissioning, or quality assurance.
Pay
USD 143,000 to USD 210,000 base salary
Tools
MEP, low-voltage systems
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