Project Manager, Design and Construction - R&D/Lab BuildoutsNew$205K–$225K

The opportunity

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…

What you'll do

  • 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.

What they're looking for

  • 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.
  • Have 8+ years of experience delivering infrastructure projects in a fast-paced, hyper-scaling environment