Campus Project Cost Control Manager

Crusoe

$155K — $218K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related field
  • 7-10 years of Project Controls and Construction Cost Management experience
  • Hands-on management of multi-billion-dollar construction budgets
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate financial forecasts
  • Experience in change and risk management collaboration
  • Demonstrated capability in managing contractor pay application reviews
  • Solid financial and analytical skills with clear communication abilities

Responsibilities

  • Manage and report on construction budgets for complex infrastructure projects
  • Develop cash flow forecasts and monthly cost reports
  • Monitor cost and schedule health, identifying risks and opportunities
  • Lead change and risk management processes with relevant stakeholders
  • Review contractor pay applications for compliance with contracts
  • Ensure contract, purchase order, and invoice compliance
  • Provide timely reporting and recommendations to leadership and clients
  • Support consistent project controls across the campus

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Restricted Stock Units
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employer contributions to HSA account
  • Paid parental leave
  • Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Professional development and tuition reimbursement
  • Mental health and wellness support
  • Commuter benefits
  • Cell phone stipend
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 4%
  • Volunteer time off
Full Job Description
About This Role:

Crusoe Energy is seeking a Campus Project Controls Manager to support the delivery of large-scale, mission-critical infrastructure projects, including complex data center campuses. This role is responsible for ensuring strong financial and cost controls across one or more campuses, partnering closely with construction managers, general contractors, and vendor teams.

The Campus Project Controls Manager plays a hands-on role in managing budgets, forecasting cash flow, reviewing contractor pay applications, and maintaining disciplined cost and change management processes. This position is ideal for a project controls professional who thrives in fast-paced construction environments and brings strong analytical rigor, attention to detail, and clear communication skills.

What you'll be working on:
  • Manage and accurately report construction budgets and costs for large-scale, complex infrastructure or data center projects
  • Develop detailed cash flow forecasts, monthly cost reports, and variance analyses to ensure reliable financial controls
  • Monitor cost and schedule health, identifying risks, trends, and opportunities early and proactively
  • Lead change management and risk management processes in collaboration with construction managers, general contractors, and vendor teams
  • Review and manage contractor pay application submissions, ensuring alignment with contract terms, approved scope, and earned value
  • Ensure compliance across contracts, purchase orders, and invoices, with a strong focus on cost hygiene, audit readiness, and internal controls
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to provide clear, timely reporting and recommendations to leadership and Crusoe clients
  • Support consistent project controls practices across the campus to drive transparency, accountability, and predictability
What you'll bring to the team:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related technical discipline
  • 7-10 years of experience in Project Controls and Construction Cost Management for large-scale, complex infrastructure or data center projects
  • Hands-on experience managing construction budgets for multi-billion-dollar projects or campuses
  • Strong attention to detail with proven ability to produce accurate forecasts, cashflow reports, and financial / Accrual analyses
  • Experience leading change and risk management in collaboration with construction and contractor teams
  • Demonstrated capability managing contractor pay application reviews and approvals
  • Experience ensuring compliance across contracts, purchase orders, and invoices
  • Strong financial and analytical skills, with the ability to clearly communicate project status, risks, and recommendations to leadership and clients
Benefits:
  • Competitive compensation
  • Restricted Stock Units
  • Paid time off & paid holidays
  • Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
  • Employer contributions to HSA account
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
  • Professional development & tuition reimbursement
  • Mental health & wellness support
  • Commuter benefits (parking & transit)
  • Cell phone stipend
  • 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary
  • Volunteer time off
Compensation Range:

Compensation will be paid in the range of $155,000 - $218,000. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation is determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

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