Data Center Construction Lead - Design, Engineering & Build

Meta; Kuna (ID); On-site; USD 150,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking an experienced Construction Manager for our Data Center Design, Engineering & Construction team to drive complex campus-scale builds with a focus on uptime and efficiency.

You will manage budgets, schedules, contracts, and turnover while coordinating with GC, vendors, and internal partners to deliver on time with high quality. A strong background in multi-project data center or mission-critical construction is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a degree or equivalent experience in engineering or construction management.
• 12+ years in construction management, especially for large-scale, mission-critical or data center builds.
• Knowledge of civil, structural, electrical and mechanical systems; capital budgeting and contract administration.
• Strong negotiation skills with a solutions-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction, commissioning and turnover of a data center within a campus program.
• Manage the project budget and cost changes; negotiate best pricing.
• Oversee schedule and risks to ensure reliable turnover dates.
• Handle warranty work and tenant improvements in live environments as needed.
• Communicate status and risks of the project to leadership.
• Negotiate vendor and contractor contracts and purchase orders.
• Mitigate risk through pre-planning, collaboration and innovative planning.
• Develop cost savings and identify underruns early.
• Partner with General Contractor and vendors to build relationships.
• Coordinate with internal cross-functional partners for collaboration.
• Coordinate needs with Procurement/Sourcing to support the project.
• Support pre-construction efforts for upcoming projects.
• Promote prefabrication strategies.
• Support the development of capital budgets and ROMs.
• Support campus Construction Manager with campus-wide book of work.
• Support on-site inspections for zero punch-list and expeditious turnover.
• 10% travel to headquarters and Meta sites; respond to emergencies as needed.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Multi-Project experience

Communication

Problem solving

Risk management

Leadership

Education

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

Tools

Procore

eBuilder

BIM 360

Bluebeam

MS Visio

SharePoint

P6

Job description

Meta is seeking an experienced Construction Manager for our Data Center Design, Engineering & Construction team to drive complex campus-scale builds with a focus on uptime and efficiency.

You will manage budgets, schedules, contracts, and turnover while coordinating with GC, vendors, and internal partners to deliver on time with high quality. A strong background in multi-project data center or mission-critical construction is required.