Preconstruction Manager - Data Center Design,Engineering,and Construction. Menlo Park Job Menlo Park area,California USA,Engineering

Position: Preconstruction Manager - Data Center Design, Engineering, and Construction. Job in Menlo Park [...]

Summary:

Are you a highly skilled construction professional looking to make an impact at a leading tech company? Join Meta's design, engineering, and construction team as a Preconstruction Manager. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate closely with leadership and delivery teams, managing exciting large-scale data center projects from initial design to groundbreaking and contract execution. Your expertise in procurement, budgets, scheduling, and negotiation will be critical as you drive successful outcomes for mission‑critical projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the successful execution of large commercial agreements with external partners, guiding projects from design kickoff through to construction start, ensuring risk evaluation, and incorporating commercially responsible terms into contracts.

Elevate program management alignment across multiple preconstruction projects, focusing on cost, schedule, risk comparison, and constructability across internal stakeholder teams.

Manage and report on project status, risks, budgets, and schedules, providing key performance indicator updates to leadership.

Conduct bid levelling to ensure scope completeness and accuracy in pricing, and recommend the most suitable bidders.

Collaborate with Engineering teams to develop scope criteria, budgets, and schedules for new projects.

Support build strategies through supply chain analysis, vendor selection, and procurement roadmap development.

Develop and operationalize new processes and tools to enhance productivity and support company initiatives.

Provide input on constructability and influence implementation plans based on total cost of ownership (TCO) perspectives.

Maintain industry connections and cultivate a database of qualified external partners for design, engineering, and construction services.

Effectively manage change by assessing its implications and providing commercial accountability in support of execution teams.

Work in partnership with Contracts Management to ensure compliance with agreements and commercial terms.

Lead and influence stakeholders on high‑impact initiatives to mitigate project delivery risks.

Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to prioritize project requests based on impact and deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
10 years of professional experience in Commercial Management, Construction Management, or a similar discipline.
Proven experience leading cross‑functional teams to achieve project alignment on scope, schedule, and deliverables with effective communication.
Familiarity with large capital programs, ground‑up construction, greenfield site development, and retrofit projects.
Comprehensive knowledge of Preconstruction processes including Budgets, Scheduling, Change Management, Risk Management, Negotiation, and Contract Administration.
Understanding of construction schedules, costs, supply chain dynamics, and commercial contract delivery methods.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Mission Critical/Data Center projects, particularly hyperscale builds.
Active involvement in AI skill development and an understanding of emerging AI technologies.
Background in general contracting and/or trade contracting, including both field and office experience.
Experience with ethical AI practices and implementing bias mitigation and quality assessment.
International development experience is a plus.
Ability to integrate AI tools to enhance workflows and drive measurable improvements in efficiency and quality.

Compensation:

$170,000/year to $238,000/year with additional bonus, equity, and benefits available.

Industry: Internet Equal Opportunity:

Meta is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, as required by law. Meta participates in E-Verify in certain locations.

We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout our recruitment process. Please inform us if you need assistance or accommodations due to a disability.

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Preconstruction Manager - Data Center Design, Engineering, and Construction. Menlo Park