Construction Manager - Data Center Design, Engineering, and Construction

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

Job summary

Meta is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to join our Data Center Design, Engineering & Construction team. You will oversee the construction, commissioning and turnover of data center facilities within a campus program, ensuring uptime, capacity and cost control.

Responsibilities include budgeting, schedule risk management, vendor and contract negotiation, and coordinating with procurement, design and operations to deliver on-time, high-quality turnkey projects.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of work experience in construction management.
• Bachelor's in engineering or construction management or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the construction, commissioning, and turnover of a Data Center within a campus program.
• Manage the budget associated with 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.
• Support the pre-construction efforts for upcoming projects.
• Travel to headquarters and other Meta sites up to 10%.
• Respond to emergencies as needed.

Skills

Multi-Project Experience

Budget Management

Negotiation

Contract Administration

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

AI Tools

Procurement Systems

Contract Management Software

Job description

Summary:

Meta is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to join our Data Center Design, Engineering & Construction team. Our data centers are the foundation upon which our rapidly scaling infrastructure efficiently operates and upon which our innovative services are delivered. Building and operating data centers the "right" way is synonymous with ensuring high uptime, capacity availability and capital conservation. The data center engineering team thinks from chip to chiller (or electrical substation), determining configurations and ensuring maximum efficiency of our compute infrastructure.

Required Skills:

Construction Manager - Data Center Design, Engineering, and Construction Responsibilities:

1. Manage the construction, commissioning, and turnover of a Data Center within a campus program
2. Manage the budget associated with the project
3. Manage the cost change process and negotiate best pricing
4. Manage the schedule and associated risks to ensure reliable and predictable turnover dates
5. Manage warranty and tenant improvement work in the live environment when/as necessary
6. Communicate upward regarding the status and risks of the project
7. Negotiate vendor and contractor contracts and purchase orders as needed
8. Mitigate risk for the project through pre-planning, innovative planning, and partnership
9. Develop cost savings solutions and identify project savings/underruns early
10. Partner with the General Contractor and other Vendors to build collaborative relationships
11. Partner with Internal Cross Functional Partners to build collaborative relationships
12. Coordinate needs and asks with the Procurement/Sourcing group(s) to support the needs of the Project
13. Support the pre-construction efforts for upcoming projects
14. Promote prefabrication strategies
15. Support the development of Capital Project Budgets and Constructions ROMs
16. Support the Campus Construction Manager with the campus-wide book of work including contractor, designer, and vendor management
17. Support the on-site inspection process to ensure a zero punch-list and an expeditious turnover to FacOps
18. 10% travel to headquarters and other Meta sites
19. Respond on an as-needed basis to emergencies

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Negotiation skills and experience providing solutions to problems
2. Multi-Project experience in large scale construction management, mission critical, infrastructure, and or data center construction
3. Bachelors in engineering or construction management or equivalent work experience
4. 12+ years of work experience in the construction management industry
5. General knowledge of civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical systems
6. Knowledge of capital budget management and contract administration

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience in building datacenters or large commercial type projects preferred
2. Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
3. Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
4. Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies

Public Compensation:

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

Industry:

Internet

Equal Opportunity:

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affidative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

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