Site Civil, Structural & Architectural Lead (CSLA)

Job description

About the Role Lead OpenAI’s field delivery of civil works, structures, building envelope, architectural fit-out and landscape interfaces, from site preparation through completed facilities. You will be OpenAI’s accountable on-site lead for civil, structural, landscape and architectural construction, directing and overseeing the work of general contractors, specialist contractors and other service providers within your discipline. You will combine practical subject-matter depth with hands-on field leadership, managing contracted support to deliver safe, high-quality work to the integrated construction plan. Reporting and scope Report to the Site Construction Manager, who reports through the applicable project-management leadership. Coordinate design interpretation and technical decisions with the responsible civil, structural and architectural engineers. Own day-to-day discipline execution and contractor performance within the assigned site scope and delegated authority. Coordinate priorities and interfaces through the Site Construction Manager; escalate material cost, schedule, design and acceptance decisions to the appropriate owners. This is a senior site delivery role, suited to an experienced superintendent, supervisor, manager or trade lead. Accountability is for an assigned discipline and site work packages. Site assignment, duration and any shared coverage follow project phase, workload and the staffing plan; effective on-site coverage is required during critical activities. Key Responsibilities Direct and coordinate general contractors, civil and structural trades, architectural contractors and specialist service providers against the approved design, construction schedule and quality requirements. Oversee earthworks, grading, drainage, underground interfaces, foundations, concrete, structural steel, building envelope and architectural completion; coordinate landscape and external works. Review constructability, work sequencing, contractor work plans, RFIs, submittals and proposed changes; obtain design decisions from the responsible engineers and track field implementation. Coordinate building and underground interfaces with mechanical, electrical and network leads and hardware deployment teams, protecting access, equipment routes and installation readiness. Inspect work with quality teams, track nonconformances and punch lists, and verify contrac…