Data Center Operations Cost Manager

Core Weave is The Essential Cloud for AI TM. Built for pioneers by pioneers, Core Weave delivers a platform of technology, tools, and teams that enables innovators to build and scale AI with confidence. Trusted by leading AI labs, startups, and global enterprises, Core Weave combines superior infrastructure performance with deep technical expertise to accelerate breakthroughs and turn compute into capability.

Founded in 2017, Core Weave became a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: CRWV) in March 2025. Learn more at

The DC (Data Center) Program and Cost Management team is the operational planning team responsible for program and cost management across the entire lifecycle of Core Weave's data centers, ensuring strategic program objectives are translated into successful outcomes and the cost structure of building and managing data centers is optimized.

As a DC Ops (Data Center Operations) Cost Manager, you will own and manage data center construction cost planning, forecasting, and control processes from feasibility through final closeout.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead pre‑construction budgeting and detailed cost modeling to optimize capital efficiency.
• Implement and enforce financial controls and leadership reporting mechanisms.
• Develop and maintain program‑level cost forecasts across multiple projects and regions.
• Provide cost estimates and commercial risk assessments to inform location strategy and investment decisions.
• Benchmark construction costs, escalation trends, and market rates across regions to maintain current cost intelligence.
• Manage internal cost control resources and external cost consultants to ensure consistency and excellence.

• 7+ years of experience in cost management, construction cost planning, and analysis.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience with data center deployment, infrastructure project implementation, or cost management in a data center environment.
• Demonstrated deep expertise in cost management, construction cost planning, and analysis.
• Proven hands‑on experience or deep familiarity with data center deployment, infrastructure project implementation, or cost management within a data center environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Exceptional communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills, with the essential ability to perform insightful analysis and deep dives into cost drivers for executive decision support.

• Experience with Data Center Infrastructure and GPU‑based technologies.
• Familiarity with software tools such as Net Suite, Oracle, SAP, Maximo, Tableau, AutoCAD Construction Cloud, Procore, Sunbird, or building analytics/AI platforms.

We believe in investing in our people and value candidates who can bring their diverse experiences to our teams – even if you aren't a 100% skill or experience match. Here are a few qualities we’ve found compatible with our team. If some of this describes you, we’d love to talk.

• You love coordinating and executing complex, multi‑team technology and operational initiatives.
• You’re curious about interpreting technical data, mapping workflows, and driving continuous process improvements.
• You’re an expert in managing project timelines, resource planning, and ensuring clear communication with all stakeholders.

At Core Weave, we work hard, have fun, and move fast! We’re in an exciting stage of hyper‑growth that you will not want to miss out on. We’re not afraid of a little chaos, and we’re constantly learning. Our team cares deeply about how we build our product and how we work together, which is represented through our core values:

• Be Curious at Your Core
• Act Like an Owner
• Empower Employees
• Deliver Best‑in‑Class Client Experiences
• Achieve More Together

We support and encourage an entrepreneurial outlook and independent thinking. We foster an environment that encourages collaboration and enables the development of innovative solutions to complex problems. As we get set for take off, the growth opportunities within the organization are constantly expanding.…