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Project Manager - Industrial Builds in Design & Construction

OpenAISan Francisco
Hybrid Full-time

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Qualifications

Qualifications:Proven experience in project management within the construction or real estate sector. Strong technical knowledge of MEP, civil/structural, and architectural disciplines. Excellent budgeting, estimating, and financial analysis skills. Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to establish effective collaborations with internal and external stakeholders. Experience with technical due diligence and feasibility studies. Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field is preferred.

About the job

About Our Team

Join our dynamic Real Estate team at OpenAI, where we are dedicated to creating exceptional workplaces that combine operational excellence with stunning aesthetics. We manage OpenAI's real estate portfolio with a focus on positioning our organization for success in fulfilling our mission.

About the Role

As a Project Manager for Industrial Builds on our Design & Construction team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting OpenAI’s research, scaling, and manufacturing initiatives. Your leadership will be crucial in overseeing mission-critical construction projects characterized by complex engineering design and extensive interfacing. You will be responsible for technical coordination across MEP, civil/structural, and architectural scopes, ensuring the timely and budget-compliant delivery of intricate build-outs.

This position is based in San Francisco, CA, with regular travel to project sites as needed. We operate under a hybrid work model, encouraging three days in the office per week, and we offer relocation assistance to new team members.

Your Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the comprehensive execution of various infrastructure and facility construction projects, including advanced computing facilities, laboratories, testing environments, and production spaces.

  • Manage detailed project estimating, budgeting, and financial analysis to ensure fiscal accountability and operational efficiency, including securing capital funding.

  • Engage and coordinate with external partners such as architects, contractors, construction managers, and other consultants to successfully deliver critical projects within expedited timelines.

  • Collaborate closely with internal teams including Real Estate, Operations, Corporate Security, IT/AV, EH&S, and Finance on project-related matters.

  • Work in partnership with the Leasing team on site selection, providing due diligence and cost forecasting to facilitate site acquisition.

  • Cultivate relationships with internal clients and executives to drive engagement, alignment, and well-informed decision-making.

  • Oversee technical due diligence for each project, which may encompass technical assessments, Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) coordination, utility requirements, and feasibility studies.

  • Guide the development and review of concept designs that align with stakeholder programming and inform design development.

About OpenAI

OpenAI is at the forefront of artificial intelligence research and application, committed to ensuring that advanced AI technologies are aligned with human values. Our mission is to ensure that artificial general intelligence (AGI) benefits all of humanity. We are a cutting-edge organization that fosters innovation, collaboration, and creativity in a supportive environment.

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