Global Real Estate Construction Manager

San Francisco, CA · full time · Senior

$275,000 – $315,000

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What this role is

Anthropic is seeking a hands-on construction leader to oversee delivery of large, complex office buildouts globally—from pre-construction through commissioning—managing contractors, budgets, and technical coordination of demanding systems like commercial kitchens and data centers. This role suits experienced construction managers comfortable with $50M–$300M+ projects who can both lead field execution and develop a team.

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What they ask for

Required

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate, or related field
Deep hands-on construction expertise with ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings
Command of construction delivery methods (GMP, lump sum, cost-plus, design-assist) and change-order management
Experience delivering technically complex scopes including commercial kitchens, high-end spaces, data/server rooms, and integrated security systems
Strong pre-construction capabilities including constructibility review, estimating, value engineering, and bid leveling
Proficiency in cost and commercial controls: budgeting by division, pay-application review, change-order governance, contingency management
Experience managing budgets for projects ranging from $50M to $300M+ and multiple complex projects concurrently
Experience navigating permitting and inspections across multiple jurisdictions in union and non-union environments
Direct management and development of project managers through full project lifecycles
Proficiency with construction PM software (Procore) and CPM scheduling tools (Primavera P6 or MS Project)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills across all organizational levels
Willingness to travel 25–50% to various office locations

Nice to have

10+ years in corporate real estate construction management, general contracting, or related field with track record of on-time, on-budget delivery
PMP (or equivalent) and OSHA 30 certifications
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 understanding of building standards and permitting across different countries
Experience in high-growth technology environments, particularly those scaling from 500 to 5,000+ employees