Mega Campus Project Controls Lead: Cost & Risk

Meta; Carson City (NV); 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 (1 GW+) AI infrastructure initiative. You will manage a team of Analysts, coordinate with DEC and Site Leadership, and ensure accurate budgeting, forecasting, and risk management across multiple GC partners.

The role requires 10+ years in construction project controls, strong leadership, and expertise in cost management and EVM.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated analytical, communication, problem solving, prioritization, organization and reporting skills.
• 10+ years of Construction Project Controls experience.
• Subject Matter Expert in cost management, 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 with complex commissioning specs.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent technical field.

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 project’s Project Controls Health (financial, change, and risk) to project and DEC leadership.
• Identify project commercial risk mitigation opportunities with Schedule Lead and Delivery team, driving resolution.
• Support Preconstruction in review of General Contractor contracts & terms, data gathering, and budget management.
• Provide support of cost forecasts, cash flow risks, and variances monthly/quarterly for leadership communications.
• Direct communication with Schedule Lead to align cost and schedule and project risk.
• Lead a team of contingent workers for project controls operations.
• Approximately 25% travel to other Data Center sites and company HQ.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Prioritization

Organization

Reporting

Leadership

Earned Value Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Oracle Unifier

Job description

Meta is seeking a Project Controls Lead to oversee cost controls and commercial deliverables for the Mega Campus (1 GW+) AI infrastructure initiative. You will manage a team of Analysts, coordinate with DEC and Site Leadership, and ensure accurate budgeting, forecasting, and risk management across multiple GC partners.

The role requires 10+ years in construction project controls, strong leadership, and expertise in cost management and EVM.