Mega Campus Project Controls Lead

Meta; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 150,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking a Project Controls Lead to oversee cost controls and commercial deliverables for the Mega Campus project (1 GW+). You will lead a team of analysts representing Meta and coordinate with the Delivery Director, Construction Management, and DEC teams across multiple GC contracts.

The role requires developing the project controls strategy, managing budgets and forecasts, handling change orders and risk mitigation, and communicating project health to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Analytical, communication, problem solving, prioritization, organization and reporting skills.
• 10+ years of Construction Project Controls.
• Subject Matter Expert in cost management, construction change orders, and risk management.
• Familiar with Earned Value Management or collection and analysis of resource data.
• Familiar with Data Center, Manufacturing, Infrastructure or Construction programs requiring complicated commissioning specifications.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Equivalent Technical Field or related field experience
• Proficient in Oracle Unifier.

Responsibilities

• Technical lead in cost controls on the project, including budget management, forecasting, change management diligence / Owner Change Order quality, invoice review, accruals, and risk facilitation.
• Develop and maintain the overall project controls strategy and operations for a mega campus (1 GW+).
• Analyze and communicate the projects Project Controls Health (financial, change, and risk) to project and DEC leadership.
• Identify project commercial risk mitigation opportunities in collaboration with the Schedule Lead, Delivery team, and XFN partners, and drive those opportunities into resolution.
• Support the Preconstruction team in the review of General Contractor contracts & commercial terms, gathering of historical data, incorporation of master contract terms, communication, and management of finalized internal budget.
• Provide support of Areas projects’ cost forecasts, cash flow risks, and variances monthly/quarterly for communication to Site Leadership & Strategic Planning & Analytics partners.
• Direct communication with Schedule Lead to ensure collaboration and alignment of project health between cost and schedule and overall project risk.
• Lead a team of contingent workers to support project controls operations for the project.
• Approximately 25% travel to other Data Center sites and company headquarters.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Prioritization

Organization

Reporting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Equivalent Technical Field

Tools

Oracle Unifier

Job description

Meta is seeking a Project Controls Lead to oversee cost controls and commercial deliverables for the Mega Campus project (1 GW+). You will lead a team of analysts representing Meta and coordinate with the Delivery Director, Construction Management, and DEC teams across multiple GC contracts.

The role requires developing the project controls strategy, managing budgets and forecasts, handling change orders and risk mitigation, and communicating project health to senior leadership.