Project Lead at FluidStack

Austin, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Sep, 26

Salary

260000.0

Posted On

07 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Budgeting, Risk Management, Scheduling, Contract Lifecycle Management, Cost Control, Stakeholder Management, Leadership, Procurement, Construction Management, Primavera P6, MS Project, Procore, Smartsheet, Confluence, Earned Value Management

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

About Fluidstack We exist to make humanity more free. For most of human history, you farmed or you starved. Technology gave people more time for the things they wanted to do, instead of things they had to do. Powerful AI will be the biggest lever for human choice we've ever built - but only if models are aligned with what humanity actually wants. There are groups building AI who don't share these goals. Whoever deploys frontier compute infrastructure fastest will decide whether AI expands human freedom or shrinks it. We're singularly focused on delivering 10 to 100s of GWs of compute faster than anyone else, rethinking every layer of the stack. We acquire power, design and build data centers, and operate them - with teams spanning hardware and software. Speed and scale are our key differentiators. Come be a part of building civilization-scale infrastructure for AI. We hire people who care deeply about this problem space. If that is you, please apply! About the Role Reporting to the Data Center Construction Director, the Data Center Project Manager - Construction will drive the planning, budgeting and risk-management engine behind Fluidstack’s global data centers. Partnering with the Construction and Design teams, you will turn ambitious capacity targets into executable project plans and ensure every stakeholder stays aligned from kick-off to customer handover. Focus Build integrated schedules (Primavera P6, MS Project) covering design, procurement, construction and commissioning and own execution of the master construction schedule from site-mobilization through substantial completion and turnover. Own project budgets, cash-flow forecasts and change-order governance; report earned-value KPIs weekly. Facilitate phase-gate and 30/60/90% design reviews; maintain RACI matrices and action logs. Manage contract lifecycles - RFP, bid analysis, award, PCO tracking, close-out documentation. Identify critical-path and long-lead risks (transformers, chillers, switchgear) and drive mitigation plans. Act as a single source of truth for internal leadership and external partners; publish clear, concise status reports. Provide strategic direction and leadership to cross-functional project delivery teams, including project managers, construction managers, and superintendents. Develop staffing plans, oversee performance management, and drive talent development within the project organization. Lead project standups, reviews, and retrospectives to ensure accountability and continuous improvement. About You B.S/B.E/B.A degree in engineering discipline with preferred construction management qualification. 10+ years project-management experience in hyperscale data center, large industrial or infrastructure builds. PMI-PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent certification desirable. Proven record of delivering fast-track projects in multiple geographies. Deep knowledge of civil, structural, architectural, mechanical and electrical scopes procurement workflows and cost controls. Expert user of scheduling (P6/Project), cost (Procore, Ares, Excel) and collaboration (Smartsheet, Confluence) tools. Excellent written and verbal communication; comfortable presenting to executives and trades alike. Experienced in building and scaling project teams across regions and time zones. Strong leadership presence; able to align diverse technical and commercial stakeholders under shared goals. Travel 50 %+ to active sites or as needed for projects. Salary & Benefits Competitive total compensation package (salary + equity). Retirement or pension plan, in line with local norms. Health, dental, and vision insurance. Generous PTO policy, in line with local norms. The base salary range for this position is $160,000 - $250,000 per year, depending on experience, skills, qualifications, and location. This range represents our good faith estimate of the compensation for this role at the time of posting. Total compensation may also include equity in the form of stock options. We are committed to pay equity and transparency. Fluidstack is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Fluidstack will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law. You will receive a confirmation email once your application has successfully been accepted. If there is an error with your submission and you did not receive a confirmation email, please email careers@fluidstack.io with your resume/CV, the role you've applied for, and the date you submitted your application-- someone from our recruiting team will be in touch.

Responsibilities

Drive the planning, budgeting, and risk management for global data center construction from site mobilization to handover. Lead cross-functional delivery teams and manage integrated schedules and budgets to meet ambitious capacity targets.