Preconstruction Manager, Leased - Data Center Design, Engineering, and Construction

Meta Careers; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta seeks a Preconstruction Manager, Leased to lead lease negotiations and oversee leased data center projects from design kick-off through construction start and site execution. The role requires coordinating with DEC leadership and delivery teams on budgets, schedules, constructability, risk, and terms, while exploring AI-enabled procurement models.

The position emphasizes program management, risk control, and influencing stakeholders across design, engineering, and construction to de-risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams to align scope, schedule, and deliverables.
• Experience with large capital projects, leased data center development, and retrofit/construction.
• Expertise in preconstruction: budget development, scheduling, risk, and contract administration.
• Knowledge of change management, risk analysis, and commercial terms.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and influence lease negotiations with data center developers.
• Lead preconstruction program management across multiple projects.
• Provide budget, schedule, and risk guidance; report KPIs to leadership.
• Coordinate with Engineering for scope, budgets, and schedules.
• Interface with Contracts Management to ensure proper terms and agreements.
• Develop and implement new processes, tools, and procurement roadmaps.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Negotiation

Program management

Communication

Risk management

Change management

AI skills development

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Meta is seeking a construction professional to join our design, engineering, and construction organization as a Preconstruction Manager, Leased. The Preconstruction Manager, Leased will work closely with DEC leadership and delivery teams to both negotiate leases and manage leased data center projects from design kick-off through to break-ground on site and contract execution. The Preconstruction Manager will be experienced with procurement, budgets, scheduling, constructability, and negotiation of large-scale, mission-critical data center projects.Preconstruction Manager, Leased - Data Center Design, Engineering, and Construction Responsibilities:Responsible to negotiate and influence fast-paced lease negotiations with data center developers with an appropriate balance of risk, cost, and scheduleResponsible for the successful execution of large-scale commercial agreements with external partners from design kick-off through construction start, including coordination of multiple team inputs, evaluation and allocation of risk, and incorporation of commercially responsible terms into construction contracts. Provide continued preconstruction subject matter expertise throughout the life of the construction execution phaseLead program management alignment of multiple projects in the preconstruction phase, including programmatic cost, schedule, and risk comparison, and alignment of implementation and constructability approaches across several internal stakeholder teamsManage the reporting of project status, risk, budget, and schedule guidance, including reporting key performance indicators for projects in the preconstruction/planning stage and presenting to leadershipProvide “bid levelling” to analyze prospective external partner responses by analyzing proposals to ensure scope of work is complete and pricing information is accurate including providing a recommendation of successful bidderInterface with Engineering to develop scope criteria, budgets, and schedules for new products and projectsSupport our build strategy, including supply chain analysis, vendor selection, and developing a roadmap for procurement and contracts models for new programsLead the development of new processes and tooling as required to support new or existing initiatives as required by the business and operationalize new processes to support new initiatives or improve existing workflowsProvide a constructability perspective and input into new initiatives or ideas, and influence the implementation plan, or provide critical considerations to be accounted for in total cost of ownership (TCO) analysisMaintain industry connections and develop a database of prequalified external partners or potential new partners for design, engineering, and construction servicesEvaluate change management implications from a preconstruction and commercial accountability perspective within the delivery organization, and drive feedback loop efforts to incorporate change mitigation strategies into future designs and agreementsPartner with the Contracts Management team to ensure that partners are delivering under the proper agreements with the correct commercial termsLead and influence stakeholders on high-impact initiatives across our delivery organization and broader design/engineering and construction teams to de-risk project delivery (i.e., labor availability/productivity, competition for talent.)Coordinate daily with cross-functional partners both inside and outside the company, prioritizing requests based on project impact and deadlines, both inside and outside the companyMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in a directly related field, or equivalent practical experienceBachelor’s degree in construction management, or equivalent technical degree and/or 10+ years of direct professional experience in Commercial Management, Construction Management or equivalentExperience leading cross-functional teams to align on project scope, schedule, and deliverables through structured communication (e.g., status reports, stakeholder meetings, written proposals)Experience with large capital projects, leased data center development, ground-up construction, and greenfield site development as well as retrofit constructionExperience in all aspects of preconstruction: budget development, scheduling, change management, risk management, negotiation, and contract administrationExperience in construction schedules, costs, supply chain analysis, risk analysis, labor markets, project cash flows, and commercial contract terms and contract delivery methodsPreferred Qualifications:Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologiesGeneral contractor and / or trade contractor experience including field and officeMission Critical/ Data Center experience is preferred in addition to hyperscale buildsDemonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)International development experienceAbout Meta:Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative 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].$170,000/year to $238,000/year + bonus + equity + benefitsIndividual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.