**Summary:**
Meta is seeking a dynamic Area Project Controls Manager to spearhead our project controls team in the Atlantic region of the United States. This is a pivotal leadership opportunity within Meta's Design Engineering and Construction (DEC) organization-an organization at the forefront of designing and building the AI-enabling infrastructure that powers Meta's global product ecosystem.As the Area Project Controls Manager, you will be entrusted with driving the success of Meta's most critical infrastructure projects. You will lead a high-performing team of cost and schedule experts, shaping the strategy and execution of project controls across a multi-billion dollar annual CAPEX portfolio. Your leadership will directly enable Meta's ability to deliver innovative products at scale by ensuring our infrastructure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of commercial accountability.The Area Project Controls Manager will lead proactive risk management and project health initiatives, oversee change and claims management, and drive financial reporting and compliance for Meta's infrastructure projects. The role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless commercial and schedule reporting, while fostering accountability and continuous improvement across the project controls function.This role offers the chance to make a lasting impact on Meta's infrastructure and the future of technology. You will be at the center of transformative projects, collaborating with some of the brightest minds in the industry, and shaping the way Meta builds the foundation for its next generation of products.
**Required Skills:**
Area Project Controls Manager Responsibilities:
1. Manage and develop the area team of Project Controls Leads and Schedule Leads across DEC's New Build, Leased, and Retrofit portfolios, fostering growth, team satisfaction, and increasing business impact
2. Set and embed the team's vision for proactive risk management, commercial accountability, financial and schedule compliance, and business reporting within the area
3. Provide active leadership and influence in cross-functional forums-including health reviews, performance reviews, and external meetings-leveraging project controls data and insights
4. Oversee holistic financial and schedule reporting for the designated area, collaborating with planning and engineering teams, and consolidating reporting with planning portfolios
5. Support DEC in improving cost and schedule performance by analyzing data insights and trends, ensuring the business understands root causes of changes, delays, and risks
6. Act as the primary point of contact and escalation for cross-functional peers and team members regarding project controls questions and issues
7. Maintain relationships with General Contractor and Integrator Partners through ongoing communication, performance feedback, and collaboration on programmatic initiatives
8. Manage onboarding and training processes for new team members
9. Willingness to travel approximately 35% to other Data Center sites within the area and home office
**Minimum Qualifications:**
Minimum Qualifications:
10. Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
11. At least 10 years of experience in construction and/or real estate development operations
12. At least 3 years experience managing, developing, and coaching people and teams
13. Proven expertise in cost controls, construction scheduling and planning, cost forecasting, accrual reporting, and commercial management
14. Hands-on experience with cost control tools such as eBuilder, Procore, Unifier, or similar platforms
15. Demonstrated ability to communicate financial status and schedule details from multiple construction sites to executive management, with a track record of extracting meaningful insights and learnings from complex data sets
**Preferred Qualifications:**
Preferred Qualifications:
16. 10+ years of direct field experience preferred
17. 3 years of experience in data center or mission critical design and construction projects
18. Proven success navigating complex and sophisticated development and construction programs
19. Demonstrated ability to develop executive-level communications, presentations, and reporting
**Public Compensation:**
$150,000/year to $209,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
**Industry:** Internet
**Equal Opportunity:**
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.
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