Global Real Estate Construction Manager

Anthropic's Global Workplace & Real Estate team is delivering a rapidly expanding global portfolio of offices. We're hiring a Real Estate Construction Manager to lead the technical delivery of these projects from pre-construction through closeout.

This is a hands-on construction leadership role, not a design role. You will own how our projects get built: delivery method and contracting strategy, GC selection and oversight, MEP and specialty-systems coordination, cost and schedule control, and commissioning.

The Global Real Estate Construction Manager will report to the Global Head of Real Estate & Workplace and will lead and develop a team of project managers delivering across the global portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-construction & Technical Delivery

• Lead pre-construction on complex buildouts: constructibility and design/drawing reviews, MEP and structural coordination, estimating support, value engineering, and development of the GMP or bid package.
• Recommend and own the delivery method and contracting strategy for each project.
• Read and interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings and specifications; surface gaps, conflicts, and risk before they reach the field.
• Coordinate technically demanding scopes , commercial kitchens, high-performance AV and acoustics for executive and event spaces, server/IDF rooms with redundant power and supplemental cooling, elevated power density, and integrated physical security.
• Manage permitting and inspections with authorities having jurisdiction across multiple markets and labor environments.

Construction Execution, Quality & Closeout

• Oversee construction from mobilization through closeout across multiple concurrent projects, holding general contractors accountable to schedule, budget, safety, and quality.
• Run the technical processes that keep a job on track: RFIs, submittals and shop drawings, ASIs, and BIM/clash coordination across trades; lead owner-architect-contractor and trade-coordination meetings.
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress, safety, and quality control; enforce inspection protocols and punch-list management.
• Drive commissioning and closeout , systems commissioning, TCO/CO, as-builts, O&M manuals, warranties, attic stock, and owner training.
• Ensure compliance with local building codes, ADA requirements, and Anthropic's sustainability goals.

General Contractor, Vendor & Contract Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for general contractors, subcontractors, and external project managers, holding them to clear communication and accountability.
• Lead GC selection end to end: pre-qualification/RFQ, RFP/ITB, bid leveling and scope normalization, scope-gap detection, and award , and structure the contract.
• Negotiate and administer contracts with contractors, vendors, and consultants; manage GC performance throughout construction.
• Determine which trades and specialty vendors to carry under the GC vs. hold owner-direct, and manage critical long-lead vendors.

Cost & Commercial Controls

• Build and own detailed budgets by trade/CSI division , separating hard costs, soft costs, FF&E, technology, allowances, and escalation , and manage design, construction, and GC contingencies deliberately.
• Review and approve budgets, change orders, and invoices.
• Govern the change-order process and distinguish legitimate changes from scope gaps the contractor should have carried.
• Lead value engineering that protects scope and design intent; maintain cost forecasting and reporting throughout each project.

Team Leadership

• Directly manage and develop a team of Real Estate / Construction Project Managers delivering projects across the global portfolio.
• Set technical standards, playbooks, and performance expectations; balance workload across the team by project complexity and development goals.
• Coach the team through complex technical and commercial problem-solving; review progress, identify blockers, and course-correct.
• Foster a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing.

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Partner closely with internal stakeholders , Security, IT, Facilities, Finance, and business teams , to ensure technical and operational requirements are built into project plans.
• Create executive-level presentations and reporting on project status, budget, schedule, and risk.
• Craft clear communications to the broader employee population about office changes, construction impacts, and workspace enhancements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate, or a related field.
• Bring deep, hands-on construction expertise.
• Command construction delivery methods and contract structures.
• Have delivered technically complex scopes.
• Are strong in pre-construction.
• Command cost and commercial controls.
• Have managed budgets for projects ranging from $50M to $300M+, and multiple complex projects concurrently.
• Have navigated permitting and inspections across multiple jurisdictions.
• Have directly managed and developed project managers.
• Are proficient with construction PM software and CPM scheduling tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Have 10+ years in corporate real estate construction management, general contracting, or a related field.
• Hold PMP (or equivalent) and OSHA 30 certifications.
• Possess LEED accreditation or demonstrated experience with sustainable building practices.

Logistics

The annual compensation range for this role is $275,000-$315,000 USD.