Data Center Construction Security Program Manager

Job Description

Job Description

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

The Data Center Construction Security Program Manager is responsible for physical security program management across all CoreWeave construction projects globally. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Data Center Risk and Assurance, this role ensures that physical security requirements are integrated into every phase of the construction lifecycle- from concept and pre-planning through contract negotiation, build, commissioning, and turnover.

This role partners closely with Construction Management, Site Selection, Legal, Procurement, construction contractors, Security Design, and Security Operations to ensure that CoreWeave construction security standards are included in contracts and upheld throughout the construction lifecycle. This role ensures security risks are identified early, mitigated proactively, and carried through into contractual requirements, design controls, and operational workflows. The DC Construction Security Program Manager also serves as CoreWeave's primary security representative during construction project site visits, contractor engagements, and regulatory interactions.

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve CoreWeave's data center construction security program across all active and planned global construction projects.
• Directly support construction project teams through all phases: concept, planning, contract negotiation, build, commissioning, and turnover; ensuring physical security requirements are embedded and executed at each stage.
• Conduct physical security risk assessments and due diligence evaluations for construction sites, and partner with Legal, Procurement, and DC Security teams to ensure physical security requirements are incorporated into construction contracts and subcontractor scopes of work.
• Conduct site visits and in-person inspections to assess security posture, validate compliance with CoreWeave security standards, and identify emerging risks on active construction sites.
• Collaborate with General Contractors, Security Design, and Security Operations to mitigate security risks.
• Oversee the quality of construction phase security program implementation by Construction Managers, General Contractors, Lessors, and other project stakeholders, including the quality of incident investigations, corrective and preventive action (CAPA) plans, security plans, and security performance metrics.
• Define and enforce contractor security requirements and expectations, including personnel vetting, access credentialing, and on-site security conduct.
• Serve as CoreWeave's security representative during contractor engagements, regulatory inspections, and government interactions related to construction security matters.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration, incident response, and root cause analyses for all security events occurring during construction phases.
• Monitor, measure, and report on security program performance, while continually seeking to improve, optimize, and scale the construction security program.

• 4+ years of experience in physical security program management within data center, construction, or critical infrastructure environments, with direct exposure to construction project lifecycles.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct physical security risk assessments and due diligence evaluations for active construction and greenfield development sites.
• Familiarity with physical security controls, security systems (access control, CCTV, intrusion detection), and security design standards as applied in construction environments.
• Understanding of physical security compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST) and experience translating framework requirements into construction security standards and contract language.
• Experience collaborating with Legal, Procurement, and Construction Management to embed security requirements into contracts, scopes of work, and project plans.
• Strong ability to manage multiple concurrent construction projects across geographies, balancing site-level tactical support with broader program management responsibilities.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and cross-functional collaboration skills; comfortable engaging with general contractors, site teams, and executive stakeholders.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 50% to support active construction projects.
• Relevant certifications preferred: PSP (Physical Security Professional), CPP (Certified Protection Professional), OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety, or equivalent on-the-job experience in construction security environments.

We work hard, have fun, and move fast! We're in an exciting stage of hyper-growth that you will not want to miss out on. We're not afraid of a little chaos, and we're constantly learning. Our team cares deeply about how we build our product and how we work together, which is represented through our core values:

• Be Curious at Your Core
• Act Like an Owner
• Empower Employees
• Deliver Best-in-Class Client Experiences
• Achieve More Together

We support and encourage an entrepreneurial outlook and independent thinking. We foster an environment that encourages collaboration and provides the opportunity to develop innovative solutions to complex problems. As we get set for takeoff, the growth opportunities within the organization are constantly expanding. You will be surrounded by some of the best talent in the industry, who will want to learn from you, too. Come join us!

The base salary range for this role is $122,000 to $163,000. The starting salary will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. We strive for both market alignment and internal equity when determining compensation. In addition to base salary, our total rewards package includes a discretionary bonus, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits program (all based on eligibility).

What We Offer

The range we've posted represents the typical compensation range for this role. To determine actual compensation, we review the market rate for each candidate which can include a variety of factors. These include qualifications, experience, interview performance, and location.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits to support your needs. The benefits below reflect our US-based offerings; for roles in other locations, benefits vary and are shared during the hiring process. These include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 100% paid for by CoreWeave
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Ability to Participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Mental Wellness Benefits through Spring Health
• Family-Forming support provided by Carrot
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible, full-service childcare support with Kinside
• 401(k) with a generous employer match
• Flexible PTO
• Catered lunch each day in our office and data center locations
• A casual work environment
• A work culture focused on innovative disruption

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Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

CoreWeave is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. All qualified applicants and candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

As part of this commitment and consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) , CoreWeave will ensure that qualified applicants and candidates with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact: View email address on ziprecruiter.com.

Export Control Compliance

This position requires access to export controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must either be (A) a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, (B) eligible to access the export controlled information without a required export authorization, or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency. CoreWeave may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process.