Senior Site Network Infrastructure Lead

OpenAI, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 177,000 - 285,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenAI, Inc. seeks an on-site senior leader to drive construction of its network infrastructure at a Chicago area site.

You will direct field teams, manage contractors, and coordinate with the central network organization to ensure safe, compliant, and timely deployment of data-center communications equipment. The role demands deep field leadership in large-scale infrastructure projects, with responsibility for delivery, quality, and documentation.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of large-scale data center network deployment or infrastructure delivery experience.
• Strong understanding of physical data center topologies, cables and installation sequencing.
• Ability to oversee contractor work packages and handover with as‑builts.
• Experience leading contractors and service providers without direct reporting authority.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with site leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage structured‑cabling contractors, fiber installers, network installation partners and other service providers against the site delivery plan.
• Translate approved network designs into executable field packages and coordinate bills of materials, material availability and installation sequencing with the central network team.
• Oversee pathways, duct banks and building‑entry interfaces, fiber and copper cabling, racks, patching, labeling and network‑equipment installation as applicable.
• Direct fiber and cabling quality assurance, review test results and traceability, and drive correction of defective or incomplete installations.
• Coordinate power, cooling, space and physical access readiness with electrical, mechanical and CSLA leads and hardware deployment teams.
• Coordinate network provisioning, connectivity validation and handover with authorized network engineering and operations teams; maintain accurate installation and as‑built records.
• Set clear contractor deliverables and work priorities; review staffing, progress and quality, identify constraints early, and drive recovery actions through the Site Construction Manager.
• Provide concise progress and risk reporting, evaluate field impacts of proposed changes, and maintain accountable handoffs between construction partners and OpenAI teams.

Job description

OpenAI, Inc. seeks an on-site senior leader to drive construction of its network infrastructure at a Chicago area site.

You will direct field teams, manage contractors, and coordinate with the central network organization to ensure safe, compliant, and timely deployment of data-center communications equipment. The role demands deep field leadership in large-scale infrastructure projects, with responsibility for delivery, quality, and documentation.