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Crusoe's mission is to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence. We’re crafting the engine that powers a world where people can create ambitiously with AI — without sacrificing scale, speed, or sustainability.

Be a part of the AI revolution with sustainable technology at Crusoe. Here, you'll drive meaningful innovation, make a tangible impact, and join a team that’s setting the pace for responsible, transformative cloud infrastructure.

Crusoe is building the world’s most advanced, energy-efficient AI cloud. As we continue to scale new data centers, fiber routes, and network infrastructure across multiple regions, we’re looking for a Director of OSP/ISP Construction to lead all outside-plant and inside-plant network construction activities.

This leader will oversee large-scale telecommunications builds, fiber deployments, and data center network infrastructure that support Crusoe’s AI-optimized compute platform. The role spans strategy, design, permitting, construction, and final turnover across multiple greenfield and brownfield sites.

You will partner closely with Engineering, Network, Data Center, and Field Operations teams to deliver reliable, scalable, and cost-efficient infrastructure as Crusoe expands across the U.S.

• Build and execute the OSP/ISP construction strategy supporting Crusoe’s AI data center expansion.

• Lead cross-functional engineering, construction, IT, and field operations teams.

• Establish project priorities, schedules, budgets, and performance metrics.

• Drive improvements in quality, efficiency, and safety.

• Align construction plans with broader infrastructure and capacity goals.

• Oversee OSP/ISP project lifecycles—from route design and permitting to construction and final acceptance.

• Manage aerial, underground, and in-building fiber deployments across new and existing sites.

• Coordinate closely with network engineering, GIS, and data center teams to ensure accurate designs and documentation.

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal construction codes and environmental requirements.

• Track milestones, mitigate risks, manage change orders, and ensure on-time delivery.

• Manage contractor selection, RFPs, bid evaluations, and negotiations.

• Hold vendors accountable for safety, schedule, cost, and documentation standards.

• Build long-term relationships with ISPs, utilities, municipalities, and construction partners.

• Own multi-million-dollar construction budgets for network and data center infrastructure.

• Forecast capital expenditures and monitor cost-to-completion.

• Review invoices, financial reporting, and ensure projects meet ROI and performance targets.

• Direct design and installation of fiber, conduit, structured cabling, and network infrastructure inside and outside data centers.

• Ensure seamless integration with Crusoe’s network, data center platforms, and monitoring systems.

• Maintain working knowledge of GPON, DWDM, Ethernet, IP transport, and emerging network technologies.

• Lead a safety-first culture across all field operations.

• Implement OSHA and industry safety protocols, audits, and inspections.

• Maintain accurate construction records, as-builts, and compliance documentation.

• 10+ years of telecom infrastructure or OSP/ISP construction leadership.

• Experience building fiber networks, conduit systems, aerial/underground routes, and structured cabling for data centers.

• Background working with municipalities, utilities, and permitting agencies.

• Strong understanding of OSP/ISP standards, fiber systems, and network architecture.

• Experience with GIS, CAD, project management tools (MS Project, Primavera), and construction ERP systems.

• Ability to manage multiple large-scale projects across diverse regions.

• Excellent leadership, communication, budgeting, and risk-management skills.

• PMP

• RCDD

• OSHA 30

• FOA or equivalent fiber certification

• Industry competitive pay

• Restricted Stock Units in a fast growing, well-funded technology company

• Health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents

• Employer contributions to HSA accounts

• Paid Parental Leave

• Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability

• Teladoc

• 401(k) with a 100% match up to 4% of salary

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule

• Cell phone reimbursement

• Tuition reimbursement

• Subscription to the Calm app

• MetLife Legal

• Company paid commuter benefit; $300/month

Compensation will be paid in the range of $175,000 - $210,000 base salary + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Crusoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.