Construction Manager - Data Center Design, Engineering, and Construction

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Meta is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to oversee Data Center projects in Bowling Green, Ohio. This role involves managing construction, scheduling, vendor contracts, and ensuring project efficiency while maintaining a focus on capital budget management and risk mitigation.

The ideal candidate should have over 12 years of experience in construction management, particularly in large-scale infrastructure projects. The position offers a salary between $150,000 and $209,000, enhanced by bonuses and equity options.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of work experience in the construction management industry.
• Experience in large scale construction management, mission critical, infrastructure, and/or data center construction.
• General knowledge of capital budget management and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage the construction, commissioning, and turnover of a Data Center.
• Manage the budget associated with the project.
• Develop cost savings solutions and identify project savings early.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Multi-Project experience in construction management

Knowledge of civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical systems

Education

Bachelors in engineering or construction management

Job description

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.

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 group(s) to support the needs of the Project
• Support the pre-construction efforts for upcoming projects
• Promote prefabrication strategies
• Support the development of Capital Project Budgets and Constructions 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 FacOps
• 10% travel to headquarters and other Meta sites
• Respond on an as-needed basis to emergencies

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative 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.

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

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.