Senior Datacenter Construction Manager

Cerebras

. Manage end-to-end delivery of assigned data center construction projects from planning through commissioning and turnover .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • FinlandSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing end-to-end data center construction projects, including fit-out, commissioning, and turnover processes. Proficient in project controls, stakeholder management, and maintaining compliance with construction standards and safety protocols.

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Data Center Construction ManagementProject Controls and Cost ManagementColocation Environment ExperienceLeadership and Stakeholder ManagementConstruction Scheduling and Reporting

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Hard Skills

Mission-Critical ConstructionWhite-Space Fit-Out ProjectsPower and Cooling InfrastructureChange-Order ReviewContract AdministrationQuality ControlCommissioning ProcessesRisk Identification and MitigationConstruction SchedulingCost Control

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationStakeholder ManagementDecision-MakingIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

Construction-Management ToolsScheduling ToolsReporting Tools

Industry Keywords

EPC FirmsGeneral ContractorsSpecialty TradesColocation ProvidersHigh-Density EnvironmentsExport Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 day-to-day site interface with colocation providers regarding base-build readiness, SLAs, milestones, and integration points
Drive vendors, general contractors, and trade partners to execute fit-out scope on aggressive timelines
Implement Cerebras construction standards, playbooks, and repeatable colo deployment processes
Coordinate base-building and tenant-improvement scopes
Manage cost, schedule, quality, and safety across projects and workstreams
Develop and maintain detailed construction schedules, critical paths, dependencies, resources, and recovery plans
Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and escalate material issues to the Director
Lead site-level execution teams and maintain an on-the-ground presence as required
Partner with procurement and supply chain on long-lead equipment delivery
Maintain project reporting, dashboards, look-ahead schedules, and executive-ready updates
Support modularization, prefabrication, and lessons learned initiatives
Build relationships with colocation providers and site teams
Verify technical and delivery compliance for base-building readiness
Ensure clear landlord and tenant scope demarcation
Hold providers, contractors, and vendors accountable for commitments, milestones, quality, and readiness
Resolve integration issues between colo infrastructure and Cerebras systems
Review scope, schedule impacts, pricing, and change orders; negotiate within delegated authority
Lead project meetings, document decisions and action items, and close outstanding issues
Verify progress through site walks, field observations, schedule reviews, and contractor-progress validation
Support commissioning, punch-list completion, turnover documentation, and operational handoff

Requirements

What you’ll need

5–7 years of experience in mission-critical construction, preferably in data centers
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
Ability to travel regularly to project sites as required
Export compliance assessment or authorization may be required for access to controlled source code and technology

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Simple, non-corporate work culture that respects individual beliefs
Continuous learning, growth and support
Equal and diverse work environment