Retail Construction Manager — End-to-End Store Builds

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

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.