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Job Description
at Meta in
Dover, Delaware, United States Job Description Summary:
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, ensuring that landlord-delivered shell and core construction, critical infrastructure systems, and tenant improvement work meet Meta's technical specifications, schedule requirements, and quality standards. 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.
Required Skills:
Construction Manager, Lease -
Data Center Construction Responsibilities:
1. 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 2. Review and provide technical feedback on landlord construction documents, including civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing drawings, to ensure alignment with Meta's data center design standards 3. 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 4. 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 5. Track and manage project schedules, budgets, and change order logs across multiple concurrent leased data center projects, providing regular status reporting to internal stakeholders 6. Lead construction milestone reviews, factory acceptance tests, and integrated systems testing for critical infrastructure including UPS , generators, switchgear, cooling systems, and fire suppression 7. Identify and escalate construction risks, schedule delays, and quality deficiencies to landlords and developers, driving resolution through contractual mechanisms and collaborative problem-solving 8. Collaborate with data center commissioning teams to coordinate the transition from construction to commissioning and operations, ensuring all systems are tested and documented prior to handover 9. 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 10. Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of Meta's leased data center construction standards, playbooks, and vendor qualification processes
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
11. 10+ years of work experience in construction management 12. General knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems 13. Knowledge of industry standards, building codes and safety standards including fire protection regulations 14. Knowledge of capital budget management 15. Negotiation skills and experience providing solutions to problems 16. Experience using Primavera P6 for construction scheduling 17. Proficient working knowledge of Google Workspace 18. Proficient working knowledge of
Bluebeam Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
19. Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or equivalent degree and/or 12+ years of direct experience in project planning and construction management 20. Experience reviewing/editing lease agreements, amendments and work letters 21. Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements) 22. MS Visio and Google Cloud experience 23. Building Environment Accreditations (i.e.
LEED , SITES , TRUE , WELL
) 24. Experience in adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy review) 25. Multi-Project experience in large scale construction management, mission critical or infrastructure preferred 26. Construction Management experience in the Lease/Colo market and live environment retrofit scopes of work 27. Unified software experience 28. Procore software experience 29. Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies 30. Connectivity Cabling and Data Center Construction Experience 31. BIM 360 software experience
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. 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. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account
