Area Project Controls Lead, Leased
Job in
Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, 48900, USA
Listing for:
Meta
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-07-01
Job specializations:
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Management
Program / Project Manager, Risk Manager/Analyst, Operations Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 150000 - 209000 USD Yearly
USD
150000.00
209000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Summary
Meta is seeking an Area Project Controls Lead to oversee project controls operations across a portfolio of leased data center facilities critical to Meta's AI and infrastructure strategy. In this role, you will serve as the technical subject matter expert for all cost controls and commercial deliverables across multiple leased sites, partnering closely with Delivery Directors, Construction Management teams, and Schedule Leads to ensure financial integrity and commercial performance.
You will lead a team of analysts representing Meta in managing invoicing, commitments, financial reporting, and change management across landlord and third-party contractor relationships unique to the leased data center environment.
Responsibilities
Serve as technical lead for cost controls across a portfolio of leased data center projects, including budget management, forecasting, change management diligence, invoice review, accruals, and risk facilitationDevelop and maintain project controls strategies and operational frameworks tailored to the leased data center delivery model, including landlord-driven construction and third-party general contractor oversightAnalyze and communicate project controls health across cost, change, and risk dimensions to project and Design, Engineering, and Construction leadershipIdentify and drive resolution of commercial risk mitigation opportunities in collaboration with Schedule Leads, Delivery teams, and cross-functional partnersSupport Preconstruction teams in reviewing lease agreements, landlord construction contracts, and commercial terms, incorporating historical data and master contract provisions into internal budget managementProvide monthly and quarterly cost forecast updates, cash flow risk assessments, and variance analyses for communication to Site Leadership and Strategic Planning partnersMaintain direct alignment with Schedule Leads to ensure integration of cost and schedule health reporting and overall project risk visibilityLead and develop a team of contingent workers supporting project controls operations across the leased data center portfolioPartner with Contracts, Finance, Accounting, Sourcing, and Operations Engineering teams to ensure commercial alignment and accurate financial reporting across all leased sitesTravel approximately 25% to leased data center sites and company headquarters to support on-site project controls activitiesMinimum Qualifications
8+ years of experience in construction project controls, with demonstrated expertise in cost management, change order administration, and risk managementExperience leading or managing teams of project controls professionals or analysts in a construction program environmentExperience partnering with cross-functional teams including Finance, Contracts, Accounting, and Construction Management to deliver integrated project controls outcomesExperience with budget development, cost forecasting, earned value management, and financial reporting for large-scale infrastructure or data center programsPreferred Qualifications
Experience developing and implementing project controls strategies across a portfolio of leased or co-location data center facilitiesDemonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize project controls workflows and drive measurable efficiency or quality improvementsDemonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologiesProficiency in Oracle Unifier or comparable project controls and cost management platformsExperience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)Demonstrated experience negotiating construction change orders or complex commercial claims within landlord-driven or third-party contractor delivery modelsPublic 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.
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