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Project Manager, Design & Construction

airbnb, Inc.
San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/10/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/10/2025

Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, hosts offer unique stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way.

The Community You Will Join :

The Design & Construction Team is part of our “Space” organization and is tasked with delivering beautiful and functional workspaces to position our Airfam for success. The team consists of designers and construction professionals who work collaboratively to deliver real estate projects at varying scales.

The Difference You Will Make :

The role of the Project Manager, Design & Construction is to lead the internal and external delivery teams responsible for Airbnb real estate construction projects, with direct accountability for project delivery and to act as the main POC interfacing directly with stakeholders. This role is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and will require in-office work as needed based on project demands. Additionally, you may be expected to travel up to 25% of the time to project sites globally.

Core Responsibilities

  • Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of construction projects, from conceptual design through completion, ensuring they meet quality, budget, and timeline.
  • Oversee the planning, design, and construction of all company facilities, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality.
  • Develop and maintain a rich database of project information and benchmarking for constant reference and guidance in decision making with a mindset of constantly seeking opportunities for ‘best industry practice’.

A Typical Day :

  • Oversee and manage a variety of projects simultaneously at various scales.
  • Manage all facets of construction project management (budget, schedule, procurement, quality & risk) for real estate construction projects, including planning, design, construction, occupancy and closeout.
  • Responsible for developing the scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimate & budget, cash flow, work plan schedule & milestones, quality control, and risk identification.
  • Establish, own, and maintain strong relationships with external partners, including contractors, suppliers, and regulatory bodies.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders, such as Real Estate, Workplace Operations, Security, AV / Technology & Finance.
  • Accountable for project documentation governance aligned with Airbnb requirements. Ensure project data integrity and documentation is accurate, timely and coordinated.
  • Assess change requests “viability and scope” to determine impacts to scope, budget, schedule, quality and risk, make recommendations, and issue change orders.
  • Identify complex project risks, lead constructability reviews, develop risk mitigation and contingency plans, and implement action plans to reduce or eliminate project risks.
  • Engage in continuous improvement initiatives to evolve our design and construction processes.

    • Your Expertise :

  • 8 years of relevant design & construction management experience
  • Bachelor's degree and / or equivalent related experience.
  • Experience in all aspects of Procurement, including negotiating contracts and managing vendor performance.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required (up to 25%).
  • Strong interpersonal and team building skills - ability to work with a diverse team and impart change across functional and business boundaries.
  • Requires in-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to forecast and prepare budgets.
  • Capable of handling multiple projects in a fast paced environment.
  • Drive and implement Operational Excellence initiatives to improve end-to-end project delivery.

    • Your Location :

    This position needs to be based in the San Francisco office 40 hours a week, or as required by the business needs for the role.

    Our Commitment To Inclusion & Belonging :

    Airbnb is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible. We believe diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

    How We'll Take Care of You :

    Our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as : training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands.

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