Area Schedule Lead, Mega Campus

Meta; Bowling Green (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Meta is seeking an experienced Area Schedule Lead to oversee the scheduling for their Mega Campus in Ohio. This role requires a strong technical background in project scheduling, ideally with 10+ years of experience in construction management or related fields. Responsibilities include managing schedule updates, approving changes, and communicating project risks. A Bachelor's degree in engineering or a technical field is required, along with proficiency in tools like Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project. The position offers a salary between $150,000 and $209,000 annually, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in planning or scheduling in construction.
• Must be a subject-matter expert in scheduling methodologies.
• Experience in data center and infrastructure projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical scheduling for multiple projects across the Mega Campus.
• Approve schedule-related changes and EOT requests.
• Analyze project controls health and communicate risks.

Skills

Planning

Scheduling

Construction management

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Smartsheets

Job description

The focus of the Area Schedule Lead will include leadership support of a North America Mega Campus Schedule Execution & Operations. The Area Schedule Lead will be the technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for scheduling in their area and will support the Schedule Contingent Worker (CW) team and ensure that all project schedule reporting meets or exceeds the expected quality. Area Schedule Lead will work directly with the Contingent Workforce (CW) Schedule team and Project Controls Analysts on their assigned campus to support General Contractor (GC) and Trade Partner (TP) baseline schedule review and approval, monthly schedule deliverables, commercial accountability, end‑to‑end (E2E) schedule updates, integrated master schedule (IMS) updates, commercial project health reporting/escalation and project CW scheduler mentoring. Area Schedule Lead will review and approve all Extension of Time (EOT) requests and support the Area Manager and Area Cost Lead on the review and approval of schedule‑related changes and the proactive identification of schedule‑related risks. This position will work closely with Design, Engineering & Construction (DEC) Business Controls and various internal departments including Site Project Management, Pre‑Construction, Contracts, Finance, Accounting, Sourcing and Operations Engineering.

Area Schedule Lead, Mega Campus Responsibilities

• Technical lead in schedule controls on campus, including baseline schedule reviews, schedule updates & reporting, E2E schedule updates, internal coordination reviews, IMS schedule updates and execution team coordination reviews, schedule change management/EOT approval, delay tracking, schedule metric/quality, schedule delay mitigation, and risk facilitation.
• Responsible for the application of commercial entitlement for schedule changes and EOT in the region; provide leadership to site teams, Project Controls Analysts and CW schedulers for delay tracking, EOT requests and claims; coordinate change evaluation with the cost team as part of the CCAM review process; make recommendations that align with contract language and escalation when needed.
• Support development of delay mitigation ideas and collaborate with Site Leadership and other Area Schedule Leads to make recommendations.
• Review and approve all GC and TP Precon baseline schedules; work with GCs & TPs to develop schedules and resolve quality and logic issues prior to submission; ensure schedules meet program expectations and agreed deadlines.
• Analyze and communicate area’s project controls health (schedule & risk) to the Area Project Controls Manager and DEC leadership; provide escalation when necessary.
• Identify proactive commercial risks in collaboration with other area leads, delivery team and cross‑functional partners; support schedule delay review and mitigation activities.
• Support CW site schedules in the area and provide feedback to CW account leads on concerns, quality issues or training needs; train new site schedulers on processes and procedures; collaborate with Area managers to ensure adequate staffing.
• Support schedule reviews, ensure proactive risk indicators are identified and used appropriately; provide monthly/quarterly communication to site leadership and Strategic Planning & Analytics on schedule risk and health.
• Communicate directly with Area Cost Lead to align project health between cost and schedule; provide coaching for Project Controls Analysts.
• Strategize and drive programmatic efficiencies and opportunities for future Business Controls within DEC, coordinating with other Area Schedule Leads.
• Work with Retro schedule lead to align processes, ensure proper escalation of schedule reporting and risks to Area managers and site leadership.
• Approximately 25‑50% travel to other Data Center sites within the area and home office.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of planning, scheduling, construction management, or related field experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or equivalent technical field.
• Subject‑matter expert in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Smartsheets, Lean Planner, TAKT Planning, and other scheduling methodologies & software.
• Experience in earned‑value management, resource‑loaded schedules, or collection and analysis of resource data.
• Experience developing/managing an owner’s planning/scheduling program.
• Experience in data center, manufacturing, infrastructure or construction programs requiring complicated commissioning specifications.
• Demonstrated analytical, communication, problem‑solving, prioritization, organization and reporting skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact.
• Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices.
• Ongoing AI skill development and staying current with emerging AI technologies.
• Led a team of project controls professionals.
• Led complex project or program planning and coordination among a large group of internal and external stakeholders.
• Successful development and implementation of scheduling or project controls strategies in a large organization.
• Partnered with cross‑functional teams to influence strategic direction.
• Managed and coordinated an integrated master schedule for a large‑scale program.
• Familiar with complex networking systems and electrical infrastructure.
• Developed and drove actions or operational adjustments based on schedule or project controls performance metrics.
• Identified schedule efficiencies and drove programmatic or organizational alignment to optimize schedule performance.
• Negotiated schedule changes or complex construction claims.

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Compensation and Benefits

$150,000/year to $209,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

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