Senior Design Execution Manager - Stargate

Jobright is an AI-powered career platform that helps job seekers discover the top opportunities in the US. We are NOT a staffing agency. Jobright does not hire directly for these positions. We connect you with verified openings from employers you can trust.

Job Summary:

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. The Design Execution Manager will support data center design and construction administration, focusing on tactical execution of the strategic technical roadmap and guiding external design partners to build cutting-edge AI infrastructure at scale.

Responsibilities:

• Apply knowledge of engineering codes, concepts, principles, practices, and procedures for design, analysis, and investigation.

• Partner with internal stakeholder teams to define infrastructure requirements.

• Partner with external design teams and stakeholders to execute design document development and issuance.

• Own the design change management process.

• Review and develop responses to contractor RFIs.

• Perform project site reviews and deliver technical reports.

• Support project closeout and as-built documentation processes.

• Review commissioning scripts and final reports to validate performance and functionality.

• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements, design optimization, and schedule/performance/cost tradeoffs.

• Identify and mitigate design risks; ensure robust QA/QC practices.

• Interface with internal stakeholders to align design solutions with technical and business objectives.

• Integrate sustainability, energy efficiency, and resiliency goals into system designs.

• Travel between OpenAI HQ and project sites in the US and abroad as needed.

Qualifications:

Required:

• BS in related Engineering/Architecture field.

• 7 years of experience in mission-critical infrastructure design.

• Deep knowledge of industry standards, building codes, and safety standards.

• Proficient with Revit/BIM, Autodesk, or similar design software applications.

• Well-versed in the design, construction, commissioning, and operation of data center infrastructure.

• Excited by the opportunity to build supercomputers at unprecedented scale and speed.

• Thrive in fast-paced environments, balancing long-term infrastructure planning with immediate execution needs.

• Enjoy leading without authority and can align cross-functional teams around a shared technical vision.

• Are energized by ambiguity and can turn loosely defined goals into structured execution plans.

• Excel at communicating complex technical ideas to non-technical stakeholders and influencing executive decision-making.

• Take a system-level view, understanding how decisions in one discipline impact the overall performance, cost, and schedule.

• Have a track record of mentoring and elevating others, fostering a culture of technical excellence and accountability.

• Care deeply about design quality, and know when to optimize for speed, scalability, or resilience depending on the phase of the project.

Preferred:

• Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) license preferred, but not required.

• Experience stamping construction drawing packages.

Company:

OpenAI creates artificial intelligence technologies to assist with tasks and provide support for human activities. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a team of 201-500 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.