Real Estate Construction Project Manager

We are looking for a detail-oriented Real Estate Construction Project Manager to join our Workplace team at Anthropic. This critical role will be a key contributor for our global real estate projects across multiple office locations, serving as the central liaison between external project managers, vendors, and internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring 8+ years of corporate real estate construction project management experience, with exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, maintain meticulous attention to detail in a fast paced environment.  This role will also support developing project management office (PMO) functions and tools with guidance from the Head of Construction. 

About Anthropic

Anthropic is an AI safety company dedicated to building reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. We are developing general AI systems that can be understood and controlled, with a focus on making AI systems that are safe and beneficial. Our team consists of researchers, engineers, and operational experts working together to advance the frontier of AI safety.  As we grow rapidly across multiple global locations, we are committed to creating workspaces that reflect our values of thoughtfulness, collaboration, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management (70%)

• Own the delivery of multiple small-mid size real estate projects up to 50,000 square feet across an international portfolio, ensuring swift project set up, timely completion, and within budget parameters
• Serve as primary liaison between external project managers and internal stakeholders, facilitating clear communication and project alignment
• Represent Anthropic’s interests while managing vendors including contract and invoice reviews
• Accountable for project milestones, deliverables, financials, and potential risks across all active projects
• Oversee project meetings and ensure follow-through on all commitments

Project Management Office (PMO) Development (30%)

• Partner with the Head of Construction to develop internal PMO tools including templates for vendor RFPs, bid leveling, project charters, project kick off agendas, and lessons learned protocols
• Build and maintain project reporting dashboards, cost benchmarks, and KPI tracking that give leadership real visibility into portfolio health
• Establish project delivery playbooks and project control checklists for recurring project types (coworking activations, fit-outs, restacks) to ensure efficient and high quality project delivery   
• Develop project documentation standards to ensure files are properly maintained and accessible 
• Launch and manage new PMO tools and standards on live projects, review outcomes, and collect feedback for continuous improvement

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in corporate real estate construction project management on the client-occupier side 
• Demonstrated experience managing external project managers, general contractors, and FF&E vendors; comfortable reviewing contracts and invoices
• Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities to ensure regular and clear project team and stakeholder communication
• Experience with developing and implementing PMO tools and processes seamlessly with in-flight projects  
• Proficient with Google Suite applications
• Work independently while knowing when to escalate issues appropriately

Preferred Qualifications

• Have minimum 8 years of relevant experience
• Have international real estate project management experience in rapid-growth technology company 
• Demonstrate experience with process improvement and operational excellence
• PMP certification or equivalent