Workplace Design & Construction Project Manager
Core
Lead workplace design and construction projects from scoping through closeout for a global AI infrastructure company, managing office buildouts, expansions, and renovations.
Role type
Senior IC Workplace Design & Construction Project Manager
Builds
Office spaces, tenant improvements, and workplace environments for data center, manufacturing, and corporate sites
Domain
Commercial real estate + Construction management (via careerplan.io/jobs/673be1ed-a2a4-4733-b781-e84de473f8c8-workplace-design-construction-project-manager-at-crusoe)
Required skills
Project management, budget management, schedule management, vendor management, stakeholder management, design coordination, FF&E procurement, risk management, cross-functional leadership, construction process knowledge
Preferred skills
PMP certification, LEED certification, experience with colocation/manufacturing site workplace components
Technologies
Asana, Smartsheet, Monday.com, Google Workspace
Responsibilities
Lead assigned workplace design and construction projects from initial scoping and programming through design, construction, occupancy, and closeout; Establish and manage project scope, budget, schedule, milestones, risks, dependencies, and key decision points; Drive day-to-day project execution and maintain accountability across architects, contractors, consultants, vendors, landlords, and internal stakeholders; Lead project meetings, communicate status and decisions, identify risks early, and drive issues to resolution; Manage design development, permitting, construction, installations, inspections, punch lists, occupancy readiness, turnover, and project closeout; Lead cross-functional coordination across Workplace, IT, AV, Security, Brand & Creative, Finance, Procurement, Legal, and other business partners; Develop project delivery strategies, phasing plans, and sequencing approaches that minimize business disruption while maintaining project objectives; Manage external project managers and consultants where applicable and ensure clear ownership, accountability, and performance; Support portfolio-level initiatives and larger strategic projects as part of the broader Workplace Design & Construction team; Lead programming and requirements gathering and translate business, employee, and operational needs into practical workplace solutions; Review and provide direction on test fits, architectural plans, furniture layouts, finish selections, and design packages; Ensure projects align with Crusoe's workplace design standards while appropriately adapting solutions to local conditions, operational requirements, budgets, and schedules; Partner with teams responsible for colocation, data center, and manufacturing projects to define and deliver the workplace and office components of these environments; Serve as the Workplace Design & Construction representative for assigned cross-business projects, providing guidance on programming, space planning, workplace design, employee experience, and FF&E; Identify opportunities to improve space efficiency, functionality, employee experience, and consistency across locations; Partner with Workplace and Brand & Creative to create a cohesive and recognizable Crusoe experience across the portfolio; Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, commitments, invoices, contingencies, and change-order logs; Monitor project financial performance and proactively identify potential budget impacts, savings opportunities, and forecast changes; Lead or support competitive bidding, proposal evaluation, vendor selection, contracting, purchase orders, and vendor onboarding; Review vendor proposals and change orders for scope, cost, schedule, and alignment with project requirements; Manage FF&E planning, specifications, pricing, procurement, delivery, installation, and punch-list coordination; Track long-lead items and procurement milestones and proactively address risks that could impact project delivery; Coordinate with Finance and Procurement to maintain accurate project forecasts, commitments, and financial reporting; Ensure complete and organized project documentation, including drawings, contracts, approvals, specifications, warranties, as-builts, and closeout materials
