Director, Facilities Operations

Director Of Facilities OperationsCrusoe 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.The RoleThe Director of Facilities Operations will own the end-to-end physical infrastructure lifecycle across Crusoe's growing portfolio of AI factory sites — from the 352,000 sq ft Spark Factory manufacturing campus in Brighton, Colorado to hyperscale data center campuses in multiple geographies. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of mission-critical operations, rapid growth, and complex energy systems. You'll report to senior operations leadership and work cross-functionally with Real Estate, Engineering, EH&S, IT, Finance, and external construction partners to ensure every Crusoe facility runs safely, efficiently, and at the reliability levels our customers depend on.What You'll OwnFacilities Strategy & Portfolio ManagementDevelop and execute a multi-year facilities roadmap aligned to Crusoe's data center expansion and manufacturing scale-up plansManage a geographically distributed portfolio of sites including hyperscale campuses, manufacturing facilities, and corporate officesLead site selection due diligence, space planning, and build-out oversight for new facilities in partnership with Real Estate and ConstructionOperations & ReliabilitySet and enforce uptime, maintenance, and service-level standards across all Crusoe-operated facilitiesOwn critical systems management including power distribution, cooling (HVAC/liquid cooling), UPS, generators, fire suppression, and building management systems (BMS)Drive preventive and predictive maintenance programs that minimize unplanned downtime at mission-critical sitesEnergy & SustainabilityPartner with Crusoe's energy team to integrate on-site generation assets (natural gas, battery storage, renewable sources) into facilities operationsTrack and report on energy consumption, PUE, and sustainability KPIs across the portfolio; identify efficiency improvementsSupport Crusoe's ESG commitments and contribute to ongoing ESG reportingTeam LeadershipBuild, mentor, and lead a high-performing facilities team including regional managers, site leads, and contracted servicesEstablish clear accountability structures, on-call protocols, and escalation paths for 24/7 operationsSource, negotiate, and manage relationships with vendors, contractors, and managed service providersCapital & Budget ManagementOwn the facilities OpEx and CapEx budgets; develop annual plans and multi-year forecastsLead RFP processes for major facilities projects and oversee execution against scope, schedule, and budgetPartner with Finance on cost modeling for new sites and lease/own analysesCompliance & SafetyEnsure all facilities meet applicable building codes, fire codes, OSHA regulations, and environmental requirementsOversee EH&S programs and incident response procedures across sitesMaintain documentation, certifications, and audit readiness (SOC 2, ISO, NFPA, etc.)What We're Looking ForRequired10+ years of facilities management experience, with at least 5 years leading facilities operations for mission-critical environments (data centers, manufacturing, or similar)Deep knowledge of critical infrastructure systems: power (medium/high voltage, UPS, generators), cooling (CRAC/CRAH, chillers, liquid cooling), and fire/life safetyExperience managing multi-site portfolios across multiple geographiesTrack record of building and leading high-accountability facilities teamsStrong financial acumen — experience owning OpEx/CapEx budgets in the $10M+ rangeExcellent cross-functional communication skills; able to engage equally well with engineers, executives, and field techniciansPreferredExperience with hyperscale or colocation data center operationsFamiliarity with non-traditional energy environments (natural gas generation, battery storage, renewables)Background in manufacturing or industrial facilities operationsCertified Facility Manager (CFM), Data Center Design Consultant (CDCDP), or equivalent credentialsExperience supporting rapid organizational scaling (Series C through IPO stages)Benefits:Competitive compensation and equity packagesRestricted Stock UnitsPaid time off, paid holidays & leave of absence programsComprehensive 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 offGlobal travel insurance & emergency assistanceDaily meals allowanceAdditional perks & programs specific to locationCompensation will be paid in the range of up to $200,000 -$235,000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicants knowledge, education, 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.