Construction Manager, Retail

Meta; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 114,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking an experienced Construction Manager for our Retail Design & Build team in the United States. You will drive end-to-end construction of new retail stores—from design through openings—while leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets, schedules, and risk, and championing best practices to scale Meta’s retail footprint.

The role requires strong negotiation skills, multi-project experience, and a commitment to safety and quality, with up to 50% travel to Meta Retail sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in engineering or construction management or equivalent work experience.
• 12+ years of experience in construction project management, including planning, budgeting, and delivery of construction projects.
• Multi-Project experience in large scale construction management, mission critical, infrastructure, and/or retail 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 Retail Store.
• 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 Construction Rough Order of Magnitude estimates.
• Support the on-site inspection process to ensure a zero punch-list and an expeditious turnover to Facilities Operations.
• 50% travel to Meta Retail sites.
• Respond on an as-needed basis to emergencies.

Skills

Negotiation

Budget management

Multi-project management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in engineering or construction management or equivalent

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Summary:

Meta is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to join our Retail Design & Build team. Our first-party Retail stores are rapidly scaling and building stores to a high standard is synonymous with enhancing the brand, delivering high-quality retail experiences and driving sales. You will be responsible for driving the end-to-end construction of new retail stores, from initial design to new store openings.You will use your problem-solving, technical acumen, and business insight to streamline new retail store construction. You will communicate transparently across all levels, motivate multidisciplinary teams, and champion best practices to deliver impactful outcomes that advance Meta's retail strategy.

Required Skills:

Construction Manager, Retail Responsibilities:

1. Manage the construction, commissioning, and turnover of a Retail Store




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 Construction Rough Order of Magnitude estimates




16. Support the on-site inspection process to ensure a zero punch-list and an expeditious turnover to Facilities Operations




17. 50% travel to Meta Retail sites




18. 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 experience in construction project management, including planning, budgeting, and delivery of construction projects




3. Multi-Project experience in large scale construction management, mission critical, infrastructure, and/or retail 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:

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




2. Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies




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

Public Compensation:

$114,000/year to $168,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Industry:

Internet

Equal Opportunity:

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

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [e-mail].