Role Overview
The Global Real Estate Construction Manager at Anthropic leads the technical execution of large-scale workplace and real estate projects from pre-construction through closeout in San Francisco, CA. This hands-on leadership position suits an experienced construction professional ready to oversee complex buildouts, manage general contractors, and scale a global project management team.
Key Responsibilities
Lead pre-construction processes including constructibility reviews, MEP and structural coordination, estimating support, value engineering, and bid package development.
Select and oversee general contractors while determining delivery methods such as GMP, lump sum, CM-at-risk, and design-assist.
Coordinate technically demanding environments like commercial kitchens, high-performance AV spaces, server rooms with redundant power, and integrated security systems.
Manage construction execution across multiple concurrent projects to hold contractors accountable to schedule, budget, safety, and quality standards.
Drive systems commissioning, temporary certificates of occupancy, as-builts, warranties, and owner training.
Build and manage detailed budgets by CSI division, govern change orders, and review pay applications.
Directly manage, mentor, and develop a growing team of real estate and construction project managers.
Partner with internal security, IT, facilities, and finance stakeholders while reporting project metrics to executive leadership.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate, or a related field.
Extensive hands-on construction expertise in reading architectural, structural, and MEP drawings and specifications.
Strong command of construction delivery methods, contract structures, and change-order management mechanics.
Demonstrated experience delivering technically complex scopes such as commercial kitchens, client amenity spaces, and data rooms.
Proven expertise in pre-construction, estimating, value engineering, and bid leveling.
Experience managing budgets ranging from $50M to $300M+ across multiple concurrent complex projects.
Experience navigating permitting and inspections across multiple jurisdictions in both union and non-union environments.
Proficiency with construction project management software like Procore, CPM scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or MS Project, and MS Office.
Ability to travel 25% to 50% to various office locations.
Nice to Have
10+ years of professional experience in corporate real estate construction management, general contracting, or a related field.
PMP or equivalent certification along with an OSHA 30 certification.
LEED accreditation or demonstrated experience with sustainable building practices.
Commissioning experience on technically complex base-building or tenant systems.
Established network of general contractors, subcontractors, and specialty vendors.
International project experience and familiarity with global building standards.
Experience working in high-growth technology environments.
Skills and Tools
Construction Project Management
MEP Coordination
Budgeting and Cost Control
Procore
Primavera P6
MS Project
Microsoft Office
Salary and Benefits
Annual Salary: $275,000 to $315,000 USD
Location-based hybrid policy requiring staff to be in the office at least 25% of the time
Visa sponsorship available
About the Company
Anthropic focuses on building reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems that are safe and beneficial for society. Operating as a public benefit corporation, the team unites researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders to advance large-scale AI research and robust workplace environments.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit the official Anthropic careers page to submit an application.
