Area Schedule Lead, Data Centers - Speed to Market

Meta; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking an Area Schedule Lead, Leased to oversee end-to-end scheduling for a portfolio of Data Center projects. The role focuses on speed to market, risk management, and strong collaboration with the Delivery Team and Project Controls Lead to forecast and mitigate schedule risks.

You will work with DEC Technical Operations and multiple internal teams including Site Project Management, Pre-Construction, Contracts, Finance, Sourcing, and Operations Engineering, with travel 25–50% to other

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Planning, Scheduling, Construction Management, or Related field experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Equivalent Technical Field or related field experience.
• Subject Matter Expert in Primavera P6 and/or other scheduling related methodologies and software.
• Experience developing/managing an Owner’s planning/scheduling program.
• Experience with Data Center, Infrastructure or Construction programs requiring complicated commissioning specifications.
• Demonstrated analytical, communication, problem solving, prioritization, organization and reporting skills.
• Experience leading complex project or program planning and coordination amongst a large group of internal and external project stakeholders.
• Experience developing and driving actions or operational adjustments based on schedule or project controls performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end schedule coordination and updates, interfacing with risk management and cross-functional partners.
• Identify, document, and communicate schedule risks through defined processes and health reviews.
• Accountable for vendor and Contractor schedule management.
• Develop and evaluate Contractor baseline schedules and optimize for speed to market and on-time delivery.
• Lead proactive risk indicators and escalate to health reviews and applicable forums.
• Lead a small team of consultants to support schedule management.

Skills

Risk management

Cross-functional coordination

Communication

Project controls

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Equivalent Technical Field

Tools

Primavera P6

Scheduling software

Job description

Meta is seeking an Area Schedule Lead, Leased to oversee end-to-end scheduling for a portfolio of Data Center projects. The role focuses on speed to market, risk management, and strong collaboration with the Delivery Team and Project Controls Lead to forecast and mitigate schedule risks.

You will work with DEC Technical Operations and multiple internal teams including Site Project Management, Pre-Construction, Contracts, Finance, Sourcing, and Operations Engineering, with travel 25–50% to other