Campus Project Cost Control Manager

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 Energy is seeking a Campus Project Controls Manager to support the delivery of large-scale, mission-critical infrastructure projects, including complex data center campuses. This role is responsible for ensuring strong financial and cost controls across one or more campuses, partnering closely with construction managers, general contractors, and vendor teams.The Campus Project Controls Manager plays a hands-on role in managing budgets, forecasting cash flow, reviewing contractor pay applications, and maintaining disciplined cost and change management processes. This position is ideal for a project controls professional who thrives in fast-paced construction environments and brings strong analytical rigor, attention to detail, and clear communication skills.What you’ll be working on:Manage and accurately report construction budgets and costs for large-scale, complex infrastructure or data center projectsDevelop detailed cash flow forecasts, monthly cost reports, and variance analyses to ensure reliable financial controlsMonitor cost and schedule health, identifying risks, trends, and opportunities early and proactivelyLead change management and risk management processes in collaboration with construction managers, general contractors, and vendor teamsReview and manage contractor pay application submissions, ensuring alignment with contract terms, approved scope, and earned valueEnsure compliance across contracts, purchase orders, and invoices, with a strong focus on cost hygiene, audit readiness, and internal controlsPartner with internal stakeholders to provide clear, timely reporting and recommendations to leadership and Crusoe clientsSupport consistent project controls practices across the campus to drive transparency, accountability, and predictabilityWhat you’ll bring to the team:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related technical discipline7–10 years of experience in Project Controls and Construction Cost Management for large-scale, complex infrastructure or data center projectsHands-on experience managing construction budgets for multi-billion-dollar projects or campusesStrong attention to detail with proven ability to produce accurate forecasts, cashflow reports, and financial / Accrual analysesExperience leading change and risk management in collaboration with construction and contractor teamsDemonstrated capability managing contractor pay application reviews and approvalsExperience ensuring compliance across contracts, purchase orders, and invoicesStrong financial and analytical skills, with the ability to clearly communicate project status, risks, and recommendations to leadership and clientsBenefits:Competitive compensationRestricted Stock UnitsPaid time off & paid holidaysComprehensive health, dental & vision insuranceEmployer contributions to HSA accountPaid parental leavePaid life insurance, short-term and long-term disabilityProfessional development & tuition reimbursementMental health & wellness supportCommuter benefits (parking & transit)Cell phone stipend401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salaryVolunteer time offCompensation Range:Compensation will be paid in the range of $155,000 – $218,000. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation is determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, 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.LocationSan Francisco, CA - USEmployment TypeFull timeLocation TypeOn-siteDepartmentDigital Infrastructure Group (DIG)