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CrusoeCrusoeSan Francisco, CA

Area Project Controls Manager (SF)

Leads project controls across multiple large-scale AI infrastructure construction projects, managing cost, schedule, risk, and reporting. Oversees team of cost managers, vendors, and delivers data-driven insights to leadership; requires 12+ years experience and bachelor's degree.

225k – 250k/yr
On-site12+ YOEOther

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Provide area-level leadership across multiple concurrent construction projects, ensuring alignment to program goals, budgets, and schedules
  • Drive standardization, consistency, and best practices across cost management, scheduling, change management, risk management, and reporting
  • Lead and manage a team of cost managers responsible for:
    • Monthly cost reporting
    • Cash flow forecasting
    • Change and risk management
    • Pay application review
    • Client billing submissions
  • Assess overall cost and schedule health across an area or program, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities early
  • Develop and communicate clear, actionable financial and schedule insights to senior leadership and Crusoe clients
  • Manage critical deliverables and performance of onsite vendors providing cost management and scheduling services
  • Support program-level governance by ensuring accurate, timely, and consistent reporting across all projects
  • Partner cross-functionally with construction, engineering, procurement, and leadership teams to support successful project execution

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related field
  • 12+ years of experience in Project Controls and Construction Cost Management
  • Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects with area- or program-level accountability
  • Proven leadership of program- or area-wide initiatives focused on standardization and continuous improvement
  • Advanced financial and analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate cost and schedule performance holistically
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for senior leaders and clients
  • Experience leading teams and managing external vendors delivering cost and scheduling services
  • Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, large-scale construction environments

Compensation

  • Compensation range: $225,000 – $250,000
  • Restricted Stock Units included
  • 401(k) with company match up to 4% of salary
  • Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
  • Employer HSA contributions
  • Paid time off, holidays, parental leave
  • Life insurance, short-term/long-term disability
  • Professional development & tuition reimbursement
  • Mental health support, commuter benefits, cell phone stipend, volunteer time off

Skills

Project ControlsCost ManagementSchedule ManagementRisk ManagementChange ManagementCash Flow ForecastingFinancial ReportingAnalytical SkillsVendor ManagementConstruction Management

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