Director, OSP/ISP Construction at Crusoe

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Telecommunications, Data Centers, AI Cloud, InfrastructureIndustries

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

OSP ConstructionISP ConstructionFiber DeploymentProject ManagementConstruction StrategyPermittingRoute DesignAerial FiberUnderground FiberData Center InfrastructureTelecommunicationsNetwork Infrastructure

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or onsite?

This is an onsite position.

What is the salary range for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the key responsibilities for this Director role?

The role involves building and executing OSP/ISP construction strategy, overseeing project lifecycles from design to acceptance, managing vendors and contractors, handling budgets, and providing technical oversight for fiber and network infrastructure.

What is the company culture like at Crusoe?

Crusoe focuses on accelerating energy and intelligence abundance through sustainable AI technology, driving meaningful innovation, making tangible impact, and setting the pace for responsible cloud infrastructure in a collaborative environment.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

A strong candidate will have leadership experience in large-scale telecommunications construction, expertise in OSP/ISP fiber deployments, project management skills for multi-million-dollar budgets, and the ability to partner with engineering, network, and operations teams.

Crusoe

Utilizes wasted energy for computing power

About Crusoe

Crusoe Energy Systems Inc. provides digital infrastructure that focuses on using wasted, stranded, or clean energy sources to power high-performance computing and artificial intelligence. The company helps clients in the technology and energy sectors by offering scalable computing solutions that aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support the transition to cleaner energy. Crusoe's approach involves converting excess natural gas and renewable energy into computing power, which allows them to maximize resource efficiency while minimizing environmental impact. Unlike many competitors, Crusoe specifically targets the intersection of energy and technology, generating revenue by supplying computing resources to enterprises that need significant computational power for applications like AI and machine learning, along with providing technical support.

Denver, ColoradoHeadquarters

2018Year Founded

$1,082.2MTotal Funding

SERIES_DCompany Stage

Energy, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Industry competitive pay

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

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

Parental leave

Stock options in a fast-growing, well-funded technology company

Pet-friendly offices

Teladoc

401(k) with a 4% match

Unlimited time off

Cell phone reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Company paid commuter benefit; $100 per month

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Risks

Increased competition in AI infrastructure could threaten Crusoe's market share.

Regulatory scrutiny may arise from Bitcoin mining's environmental concerns.

Rapid expansion into AI infrastructure may lead to operational challenges.

Differentiation

Crusoe converts wasted energy into computing power, reducing environmental impact.

The company offers scalable solutions for AI and high-performance computing needs.

Crusoe's Digital Flare Mitigation technology utilizes natural gas for eco-friendly Bitcoin mining.

Upsides

Crusoe secured $600M in Series D funding, boosting AI infrastructure expansion.

Partnerships with tech firms enhance Crusoe's AI capabilities and market reach.

AI-driven energy optimization can significantly reduce operational costs in data centers.

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