Preconstruction Manager, Leased - Data Center Design, Engineering, and Construction
Job in
Austin, Travis County, Texas, 78716, USA
Listing for:
Meta
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-07-14
Job specializations:
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Construction
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Management
Program / Project Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 202000 - 273000 USD Yearly
USD
202000.00
273000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Summary
Meta is seeking a construction professional to join our design, engineering, and construction organization as a Preconstruction Manager, Leased. The Preconstruction Manager, Leased will work closely with DEC leadership and delivery teams to both negotiate leases and manage leased data center projects from design kick-off through to break-ground on site and contract execution. The Preconstruction Manager will be experienced with procurement, budgets, scheduling, constructability, and negotiation of large-scale, mission‑critical data center projects.
Required
Skills Preconstruction Manager, Leased - Data Center Design, Engineering, and Construction Responsibilities
Responsible to negotiate and influence fast‑paced lease negotiations with data center developers with an appropriate balance of risk, cost, and scheduleResponsible for the successful execution of large‑scale commercial agreements with external partners from design 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 the life of the construction execution phaseLead program management alignment of multiple projects in the preconstruction phase, including programmatic cost, schedule, and risk comparison, and alignment of implementation and constructability approaches across several internal stakeholder teamsManage the 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 a 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 a constructability perspective and input into new initiatives or ideas, and influence the implementation plan, or provide critical considerations to be accounted for in total cost of ownership (TCO) analysisMaintain industry connections and develop a database of prequalified external partners or potential new partners for design, engineering, and construction servicesEvaluate change management implications from a preconstruction and commercial accountability perspective within the delivery organization, and drive feedback loop efforts to incorporate change mitigation strategies into future designs and agreements. Drive feedback loop efforts to incorporate change mitigation strategies into future design or agreementsPartner with the Contracts Management team to ensure that 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.)Coordinate daily with cross‑functional partners both inside and outside the company, prioritizing requests based on project impact and deadlines, both inside and outside the companyMinimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, or equivalent technical degree and/or 10+ years of direct professional experience in Commercial Management, Construction Management or equivalentBachelor's degree in a directly related field, or equivalent practical experienceExperience leading cross‑functional teams to align on project scope, schedule, and deliverables through structured communication (e.g., status reports,…
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