Data Center Construction Project Manager
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About the Role
Cerebras Systems builds the world's largest AI chip, 56 times larger than GPUs. Our novel wafer-scale architecture provides the AI compute power of dozens of GPUs on a single chip, with the programming simplicity of a single device. This approach allows Cerebras to deliver industry-leading training and inference speeds and empowers machine learning users to effortlessly run large-scale ML applications, without the hassle of managing hundreds of GPUs or TPUs.
Cerebras' current customers include top model labs, global enterprises, and cutting-edge AI-native startups. OpenAI recently announced a multi-year partnership with Cerebras, to deploy 750 megawatts of scale, transforming key workloads with ultra high-speed inference.
Thanks to the groundbreaking wafer-scale architecture, Cerebras Inference offers the fastest Generative AI inference solution in the world, over 10 times faster than GPU-based hyperscale cloud inference services. This order of magnitude increase in speed is transforming the user experience of AI applications, unlocking real-time iteration and increasing intelligence via additional agentic computation.
About The Role
Responsibilities
- Developing and maintaining project schedules
- Managing budgets and financial forecasting
- Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and building codes
- Conducting risk assessments
- Physical security requirements
- Facilitating design reviews
- Overseeing quality control processes
- Leading project teams through all construction phases including testing and commissioning of critical systems.
Required Background
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
- 7+ years of construction project management experience, with at least 3 years specifically managing data center or mission-critical facility projects
- Demonstrated experience managing construction projects valued at $50M+ from design through completion
- Proficiency with project management and construction software and tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, Procore, CAD or similar)
- Strong understanding of data center infrastructure including power distribution, cooling systems, fire suppression, and building management systems
- In-depth knowledge of construction methodologies, building codes, safety regulations, and industry standards
- Proven ability to manage multiple contractors, vendors, and consultants simultaneously
- Strong financial acumen with experience in budget development, cost control, and change order management
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred Experience
- Master's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or MBA
- 10+ years of construction project management experience with 5+ years in data center construction
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) certification
- Experience with hyperscale or colocation data center construction
- Knowledge of Uptime Institute Tier Standards and ASHRAE guidelines for data centers
- Experience managing projects using Design-Build or Construction Manager at Risk delivery methods
- Familiarity with modular and prefabricated construction techniques
- Background in electrical or mechanical engineering
- Experience with commissioning and startup of critical infrastructure systems
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