OpenAI· Workplace· San Francisco
Industrial Builds, Senior Project Manager, Design and Construction
Comp$203K – $225K
Classified Tasks (15)
Automate 0%Augment 60%Human-Only 40%
Augment (9)
AI assists, human decides
Own technical coordination across mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), civil/structural, and architectural scopes.
technical
Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of complex build-outs.
operational
Own detailed project estimating, budgeting, and financial analysis for projects.
analytical
Engage, contract, and drive external partners (architects, contractors, construction managers, and consultants) to deliver projects on accelerated timelines.
operational
Lead vendor management and contract administration, including sourcing, negotiating, and managing agreements.
operational
Partner with Leasing on site selection by providing due diligence and cost forecasting to support site acquisition.
analytical
Develop and oversee technical due diligence efforts, including technical assessments, AHJ coordination, utility requirements, and feasibility studies.
technical
Develop and review concept designs to define programming and guide design development.
creative
Review and contribute to design drawings, mechanical and electrical layouts, utility diagrams, specifications, and technical documentation.
technical
Human-Only (6)
Requires human judgment
Lead full-lifecycle execution of multiple infrastructure and facilities build-out projects, including advanced compute facilities, labs, testing environments, and production spaces.
leadership
Provide project management and leadership on mission-critical construction projects with complex engineering design and extensive interfaces.
leadership
Secure capital funding to support project budgets and execution.
leadership
Collaborate with internal teams (Real Estate, Operations, Corporate Security, IT/AV, EH&S, stakeholder teams, and Finance) on project delivery.
communication
Own the relationship with internal clients and executives, driving engagement, alignment, and decision-making.
leadership
Travel regularly to project sites as required by project needs.
operational
Job description
Industrial Builds, Senior Project Manager, Design and Construction | OpenAI Careers ## Industrial Builds, Senior Project Manager, Design and Construction Workplace - San Francisco Apply now(opens in a new window) **About the Team** The Real Estate team at OpenAI is responsible for delivering workplaces that exist at the intersection of operational excellence and elevated aesthetics, and managing OpenAI’s real estate portfolio to ensure that the organization is well-positioned for success in pursuit of our mission. **About the Role** As an Industrial Builds Project Manager on the Design & Construction team, you will support OpenAI’s research, scaling and manufacturing activities by providing project management and leadership on mission critical construction projects with complex engineering design and extensive interfaces. This role owns technical coordination across MEP, civil/structural, and architectural scopes, and is accountable for on-time, on-budget delivery of complex build-outs. This role is based in San Francisco, CA, but you will be expected to travel to project sites regularly, aligned with project requirements. We use a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office per week and offer relocation assistance to new employees. **In this role, you will:** * Lead full lifecycle execution of a range of infrastructure and facilities build-out projects simultaneously, including advanced compute facilities, labs, testing environments, and production spaces. * Own detailed project estimating, budgeting, and financial analysis to ensure fiscal responsibility and efficiency. This includes securing capital funding * Engage, contract and drive external partners (architects, contractors, construction managers and other consultants) to deliver mission-critical projects on accelerated timelines * Collaborate closely on projects with internal teams like Real Estate, Operations, Corporate Security, IT/AV, EH&S, stakeholder team and Finance * Partner closely with Leasing on site selection, providing due diligence and cost forecasting to support site acquisition * Own the relationship with internal clients and executives, driving engagement, alignment, and decision-making. * Develop and oversee technical due diligence efforts for each project, which may include technical assessments, AHJ coordination, utility requirements and feasibility studies. * Develop and review concept designs, which will define programming that is aligned with all stakeholders and guide design development. * Review and contribute to design drawings, mechanical and electrical layouts, utility diagrams, specifications, and technical documentation. **You might thrive in this role if you:** * Have **8+ years of experience** delivering infrastructure projects in a fast-paced, hyper-scaling environment * Bring a background in **architecture, interior design, construction project management** and **Experience collaborating with engineering disciplines (MEP, structural, building systems)** * Possess deep expertise in **construction budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis**, with the ability to communicate cost drivers to non-technical stakeholders. * Excel at building and leveraging relationships with **external vendors, consultants, GCs, and internal teams**, and can drive accountability across disciplines. * Demonstrate strong **leadership, ownership, and collaboration skills**, with the ability to align diverse teams toward a unified project vision. * Bring a collaborative and motivating approach to finding solutions rapidly. * **Lead vendor management and contract administration, including sourcing, negotiating, and managing agreements to ensure compliance, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with project goals** * Are an exceptional communicator—clear, concise, and confident in written, verbal, and **large-group presentation settings**, including with senior executives and high-level stakeholders. * Have led **