The opportunity
Lead OpenAI’s site network infrastructure delivery, coordinating the physical installation and readiness of network systems with the central network team and contracted installation providers.
What you'll do
Manage structured-cabling contractors, fiber installers, network installation: partners and other service providers against the site delivery plan.
Translate approved network designs into executable field packages and: coordinate bills of materials, material availability and installation sequencing with the central network team.
Oversee pathways, duct banks and building-entry interfaces, fiber and copper: cabling, racks, patching, labeling and network-equipment installation as applicable.
Direct fiber and cabling quality assurance, review test results and: traceability, and drive correction of defective or incomplete installations.
Coordinate power, cooling, space and physical access readiness with: electrical, mechanical and CSLA leads and hardware deployment teams.
Coordinate network provisioning, connectivity validation and handover with: authorized network engineering and operations teams; maintain accurate installation and as-built records.
What they're looking for
- Set clear contractor deliverables and work priorities; review staffing,: progress and quality, identify constraints early, and drive recovery actions through the Site Construction Manager.
- Provide concise progress and risk reporting, evaluate field impacts of: proposed changes, and maintain accountable handoffs between construction partners and OpenAI teams.
- Typically 8–10 years of large-scale data center network deployment,: structured cabling, physical-layer installation or infrastructure delivery, with demonstrated field and contractor leadership. Equivalent depth of practical delivery experience will be considered.
- Strong understanding of physical data center network topologies, network: components, bills of materials, rack constraints and installation sequencing; translate approved designs into executable field plans.
