Senior Project Manager, Design and Construction

OpenAI•San Francisco, CA

3d•$216,000 - $240,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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. As a Project Manager on the Design and Construction team, you will have the unique opportunity to shape OpenAI’s global footprint and drive the growth of the Design and Construction team. You’ll manage the full lifecycle of commercial construction projects, from initial design to final handover, and collaborate with internal and external partners to keep our expansion plans running at peak efficiency. This role is based in San Francisco, CA, but you will be expected to travel to project sites on occasion. We use a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office per week and offer relocation assistance to new employees.

Requirements

5+ years of experience delivering commercial interiors and workplace environments, including tenant improvement (TI) projects ranging from small flex spaces through large-scale or multi-building campus buildouts from 100,000 - 1 million sqft.
Background in architecture, interior design, construction project management and have directly managed TI projects in hyper scaling tech companies.
Led multiple concurrent projects across geographies, with a track record of delivering on time, within budget, and to a high design standard.
Deep expertise in construction budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, with the ability to communicate cost drivers to non-technical stakeholders.
Excel at building relationships with external vendors, consultants, GCs, and internal teams, and can drive accountability across disciplines.
Strong leadership, ownership, and collaboration skills, with the ability to align diverse teams toward a unified project vision.
Exceptional communicator—clear, concise, and confident in written, verbal, and large-group presentation settings, including with senior executives and high-level stakeholders.
Thrive in a high-performance, fast-paced culture where time, energy, and attention to detail are in constant demand across multiple priorities and projects.

Responsibilities

Oversee and execute a wide range of projects simultaneously—from complex retrofits to large-scale buildouts—ensuring each is accurately defined, adequately staffed, and delivered on time and within budget, while also leading critical project management initiatives and specialty programs (such as EBCs and other unique construction efforts).
Collaborate cross-functionally with teams like Real Estate, Corporate Security, IT, Finance, and external stakeholders, including contractors and architects.
Manage capital budget planning, variance tracking, and financial reporting for all projects.
Conduct detailed project estimating, budgeting, and financial analysis to ensure fiscal responsibility and efficiency.
Engage in continuous improvement initiatives to evolve our design and construction processes.
Engage and actively manage external vendors to deliver high-quality work.
Lead vendor management and contract administration, including sourcing, negotiating, and managing agreements to ensure compliance, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with project goals