Construction Manager - Data Center Construction

5w1 month ago

About this role

Meta is seeking a Lease Construction Manager to oversee the delivery of leased data center facilities that power Meta's global infrastructure. In this role, you will serve as Meta's primary construction representative on colocation and build-to-suit data center projects.

You will ensure that landlord-delivered shell and core construction, critical infrastructure systems, and tenant improvement work meet Meta's technical specifications, schedule requirements, and quality standards. Day-to-day responsibilities include reviewing construction documents, monitoring progress, coordinating tenant improvement activities, and managing project schedules and budgets across multiple concurrent projects.

You will partner closely with real estate, design engineering, and data center operations teams to manage project execution from lease execution through facility acceptance and handover. This includes leading construction milestone reviews, factory acceptance tests, and integrated systems testing for critical infrastructure such as UPS, generators, and cooling systems.

Collaboration with data center commissioning teams is essential to ensure all systems are tested and documented prior to handover. You will also contribute to the development and continuous improvement of Meta's leased data center construction standards, playbooks, and vendor qualification processes.

Requirements

10+ years of work experience in construction management
General knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems
Knowledge of industry standards, building codes and safety standards including fire protection regulations
Knowledge of capital budget management
Negotiation skills and experience providing solutions to problems
Experience using Primavera P6 for construction scheduling
Proficient working knowledge of Google Workspace and Bluebeam
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or equivalent degree and/or 12+ years of direct experience in project planning and construction management

Responsibilities

Serve as Meta's owner's representative on leased data center construction projects, managing landlord and developer obligations from groundbreaking through certificate of occupancy and facility acceptance
Review and provide technical feedback on landlord construction documents, including civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing drawings
Monitor construction progress on colocation and build-to-suit data center sites, conducting regular site visits to assess schedule adherence, quality of work, and conformance to contract requirements
Coordinate tenant improvement construction activities, managing Meta's general contractors and specialty subcontractors delivering fit-out of white space, power distribution, cooling infrastructure, and network cabling systems
Track and manage project schedules, budgets, and change order logs across multiple concurrent leased data center projects
Lead construction milestone reviews, factory acceptance tests, and integrated systems testing for critical infrastructure including UPS, generators, switchgear, cooling systems, and fire suppression
Identify and escalate construction risks, schedule delays, and quality deficiencies to landlords and developers, driving resolution through contractual mechanisms and collaborative problem-solving
Partner with real estate, legal, and lease administration teams to track landlord delivery obligations, punch list completion, and substantial completion milestones defined in lease agreements

Benefits

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge data center infrastructure that powers Meta's global operations
Collaboration with cross-functional teams including real estate, design engineering, and data center operations
Influence over construction standards and vendor qualification processes at a leading technology company
Exposure to colocation and build-to-suit project delivery models in a fast-paced environment