Construction Manager - Data Center Design, Engineering and Construction

Meta; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to oversee data center projects. Responsibilities include managing budgets, schedules, and vendor contracts while ensuring project efficiency and compliance with standards. The ideal candidate has 12+ years of construction management experience, strong negotiation skills, and knowledge across various engineering practices. Competitive compensation package includes a base salary between $144,000 and $201,000 per year, along with bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of work experience in the construction management industry.
• Multi-project experience in large-scale construction management.
• General knowledge of civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the construction and turnover of a Data Center.
• Negotiate vendor and contractor contracts.
• Communicate project status and risks.

Skills

Construction management

Budget management

Negotiation skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management

Tools

Procore

eBuilder

BIM 360

Bluebeam

MS Visio

SharePoint

Job description

Overview

Meta is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to join our Data Center Design, Engineering & Construction team. Our data centers underpin rapidly scaling infrastructure and the delivery of our services. Building and operating data centers to maximize uptime, capacity availability, and capital efficiency is essential. The data center engineering team designs systems from component to substation to optimize efficiency of our compute infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Manage the construction, commissioning, and turnover of a Data Center within a campus program
• Manage the budget associated with the project
• Manage the cost change process and negotiate best pricing
• Manage the schedule and associated risks to ensure reliable and predictable turnover dates
• Manage warranty and tenant improvement work in the live environment when/as necessary
• Communicate upward regarding the status and risks of the project
• Negotiate vendor and contractor contracts and purchase orders as needed
• Mitigate risk for the project through pre-planning, innovative planning, and partnership
• Develop cost savings solutions and identify project savings/underruns early
• Partner with the General Contractor and other vendors to build collaborative relationships
• Partner with internal cross-functional partners to build collaborative relationships
• Coordinate needs and asks with the procurement/sourcing groups to support project needs
• Support the pre-construction efforts for upcoming projects
• Promote prefabrication strategies
• Support the development of capital project budgets and ROMs
• Support the Campus Construction Manager with the campus-wide book of work including contractor, designer, and vendor management
• Support the on-site inspection process to ensure a zero punch list and an expeditious turnover to facilities operations
• Travel: approximately 10% to Meta headquarters and other Meta sites
• Respond on an as-needed basis to emergencies

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors in engineering or construction management or equivalent work experience
• 12+ years of work experience in the construction management industry
• Multi-project experience in large-scale construction management, mission-critical infrastructure, and/or data center construction
• General knowledge of civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical systems
• Knowledge of capital budget management and contract administration
• Negotiation skills with experience providing solutions to problems

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of industry standards, building codes and safety standards including fire protection regulations
• LEAN construction knowledge and application of those tools
• Familiar with P6
• Procore and eBuilder software experience
• BIM 360 and Bluebeam software experience
• MS Visio and SharePoint experience
• Building environment accreditations (e.g., LEED, SITES, TRUE, WELL)
• Proficient working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Compensation

Base pay range: $144,000/year to $201,000/year, plus bonus, equity, and benefits. Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. This posting reflects base pay; bonus, equity, and other incentives are not included in the base pay.

About Meta

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. Meta is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, veteran status, disability status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws. Meta participates in the E-Verify program where required. We may use artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment. Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need accommodations, please email [e-mail].