Construction Manager - Data Center Design, Engineering and Construction

Meta; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking an experienced Construction Manager for Data Center Design, Engineering & Construction. You will oversee multi-project data-center builds, manage budgets, schedules, and vendor contracts, and ensure safe turnover to facilities teams.

This role requires collaboration with GC partners, procurement, and internal stakeholders. Ideal candidates have 12+ years in construction management, deep knowledge of civil/electrical/mechanical systems, and a track record of delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree 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 and experience providing solutions to problems.

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

Skills

Budget management

Schedule management

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Data center construction

Electrical systems knowledge

Mechanical systems knowledge

Civil knowledge

Prefabrication strategies

Pre-construction

Project risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management or equivalent work experience

12+ years of work experience in the construction management industry

Tools

Procore

eBuilder

P6

Bluebeam

MS Visio

SharePoint

MS Office

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:

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelors in engineering or construction management or equivalent work experience

2. 12+ years of work experience in the construction management industry

3. Multi-Project experience in large scale construction management, mission critical, infrastructure, and or data center construction

4. General knowledge of civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical systems

5. Knowledge of capital budget management and contract administration

6. Negotiation skills and experience providing solutions to problems

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Knowledge of industry standards, building codes and safety standards including fire protection regulations

2. LEAN Construction knowledge and application of those tools

3. Familiar with P6

4. Procore and eBuilder software experience

5. BIM 360 and Bluebeam software experience

6. MS Visio and SharePoint experience

7. Building Environment Accreditations (i.e. LEED, SITES, TRUE, WELL)

8. Proficient working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

9. Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)

10. Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)

11. 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 Affir**? We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, colour, 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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