Preconstruction Manager, New and Expansion Regions - Data Center Design, Engineering, and Construction

Meta is seeking a construction professional to join our design, engineering, and construction organization as a Preconstruction Manager. This candidate will collaborate closely with our leadership and delivery teams to manage projects from site diligence to design kick off through break ground on site and GMP execution. The Pre-Construction Manager will be extremely familiar site selection/due diligence as well as with procurement, budgets, scheduling, constructability, and negotiation of large-scale mission critical projects.Preconstruction Manager, New and Expansion Regions - Data Center Design, Engineering, and Construction Responsibilities:Responsible for successful execution of large-scale commercial agreements with external partners from concept 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 life of the construction execution phaseLead program management alignment of multiple projects in preconstruction phase, including programmatic cost, schedule, and risk comparison, and alignment of implementation and constructability approaches across several internal stakeholder teamsManage 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 proposal to ensure scope of work is complete and pricing information is accurate including providing 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 constructability perspective and input into new initiatives or ideas and influence implementation plan or provide critical considerations to be accounted for in TCO analysisMaintain industry connections and develop database of prequalified external partners / potential new partners for design, engineering, and construction servicesFully account for implications of change management within our organization support execution team in change evaluation from a preconstruction and commercial accountability perspective. Drive feedback loop efforts to incorporate change mitigation strategies into future design or agreementsPartner with Contracts Management team to ensure 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.)Manage and respond to a high volume of daily interaction with cross-functional partners 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 minimum of ten (10) years direct professional experience in Commercial Management, Construction Management or equivalentDemonstrated communication and coordination skills to lead a team towards a single project outcomeFamiliar with large capital programs, Site selection and diligence, ground-up construction and greenfield site development as well as retrofit constructionProficiency in all aspects of Preconstruction: Budget Development, Scheduling, Change Management, Risk Management, Negotiation, etcDemonstrated understanding and perspective of construction schedules, costs, supply chain analysis, risk analysis, labor markets, project cash flows and commercial contract terms and contract delivery methodsPreferred Qualifications:Mission Critical/ Data Center experience is preferred in addition to hyperscale buildsGeneral contractor and / or trade contractor experience including field and officeInternational development experience is preferredSite Selection, Construction Logistics and Phasing, and Diligence evaluation is highly desiredAbout 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 accommodations-ext@meta.com.$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.