Construction Manager - Lease Data Center

6w1 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 review and provide technical feedback on landlord construction documents, monitor construction progress, and coordinate tenant improvement activities. You will track and manage project schedules, budgets, and change order logs 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. You will also collaborate with commissioning teams to ensure a smooth transition from construction to operations.

You will contribute to the development and continuous improvement of Meta's leased data center construction standards and playbooks. This role offers the opportunity to drive quality and innovation in critical infrastructure projects.

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
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
Experience reviewing and editing lease agreements, amendments, and work letters

Responsibilities

Serve as Meta's owner's representative on leased data center construction projects, managing landlord and developer obligations from groundbreaking through facility acceptance
Review and provide technical feedback on landlord construction documents to ensure alignment with Meta's data center design standards
Monitor construction progress on colocation and build-to-suit data center sites, assessing schedule adherence, quality of work, and conformance to contract requirements
Coordinate tenant improvement construction activities, managing general contractors and specialty subcontractors delivering fit-out of white space, power distribution, and cooling infrastructure
Track and manage project schedules, budgets, and change order logs across multiple concurrent leased data center projects, providing regular status reporting to internal stakeholders
Lead construction milestone reviews, factory acceptance tests, and integrated systems testing for critical infrastructure including UPS, generators, switchgear, and cooling systems
Identify and escalate construction risks, schedule delays, and quality deficiencies to landlords and developers, driving resolution through contractual mechanisms
Collaborate with data center commissioning teams to coordinate the transition from construction to commissioning and operations