Area Data Center Construction Lead

Meta; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 178,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking an experienced Area Construction Manager to lead Data Center DEC team efforts across multiple regions. You will manage new builds, live retrofits, and land-ready sites, influencing safety, QAQC, and project controls.

Expect 50%+ travel and strong partnership development with internal and external stakeholders. The role emphasizes delivering projects on time and within budget, growing teams, and maintaining high financial stewardship within a matrixed DEC organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in design and construction supply chain and processes
• Experience communicating, presenting, and negotiating with cross-functional teams on complex construction projects
• 15+ years of professional experience in construction and project planning of complex, mission critical projects
• Experience with various contract delivery methodologies, legal considerations, IP, and commercial terms
• Experience in large scale construction management (excess of $500M/yr. construction spend)
• Experience in engineering, design, commissioning, and operations and ground up new build site development and construction as well as retrofit work in live environments
• Able to prioritize and rapidly change direction and adapt as needed to support a rapidly growing business model

Responsibilities

• Oversee New Build, land ready and Construction Ready sites and retrofit projects
• Provide clear communications to Area Manager and broader organization when delivery of capacity is impacted
• Monitor KPI to ensure health of the project and team
• Provide people management to site teams and drive execution and collaboration
• Support contract and change order negotiations and prepare for CCAM
• Review and approve contracts and change orders within signing authority
• Coordinate with other Area Construction Managers for consistency and share lessons learned
• Ensure timely resolution of site issues
• Oversee onboarding of new hires and aid recruitment decisions
• Build relationships with cross-functional stakeholders to optimize processes and strategy across Areas
• Request and provide fast feedback for continuous improvement
• Perform other duties as assigned by Area Manager

Skills

Construction management

Project planning

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional communication

People management

Budgeting & KPIs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent degree

Job description

Meta is seeking an experienced Area Construction Manager to lead Data Center DEC team efforts across multiple regions. You will manage new builds, live retrofits, and land-ready sites, influencing safety, QAQC, and project controls.

Expect 50%+ travel and strong partnership development with internal and external stakeholders. The role emphasizes delivering projects on time and within budget, growing teams, and maintaining high financial stewardship within a matrixed DEC organization.