Area Project Controls Lead

We are seeking a candidate for a key project leadership role leading project controls operations for our Pacific Area, a portfolio of critical strategic importance for Meta's infrastructure growth. The Project Controls Lead will be a technical subject matter expert overseeing all cost controls & commercial deliveries on the program and across multiple General Contractors. This person will be a critical partner for the Delivery Team. Leadership, communication, and organization skills are important in this highly collaborative, analytical, and strategic role. This position will work closely within the DEC (Design, Engineering and Construction) Business Controls team and various internal departments including Site Project Management teams, Pre-Construction, Contracts, Finance, Accounting, Sourcing and Operations Engineering.

Area Project Controls Lead Responsibilities:

• Technical lead in Cost Controls, including budget management, forecasting, change management diligence / Owner Change Order quality, invoice review, accruals, and risk facilitation
• Analyze and communicate the projects Project Controls Health (financial, change, and risk) to project and DEC leadership
• Identify project commercial risk mitigation opportunities in collaboration with the Schedule Lead, Delivery team, and XFN partners, and drive those opportunities into resolution
• Support the Preconstruction team in the review of General Contractor contracts & commercial terms, gathering of historical data, incorporation of master contract terms, communication, and management of finalized internal budget
• Provide support of Areas projects’ cost forecasts, cash flow risks, and variances monthly/quarterly for communication to Site Leadership and Strategic Planning & Analytics partners
• Direct communication with Schedule Lead to ensure collaboration and alignment of project health between cost and schedule and overall project risk
• Approximately 25-50% travel to other Data Center sites and Company Headquarters
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• 7 years of Construction Project Controls Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Equivalent Technical Field or related field experience
• Subject Matter Expert in Cost management, construction change orders, and risk management
• Experience in Earned Value Management or collection and analysis of resource data
• Experience in Data Center, Manufacturing, Infrastructure or Construction programs requiring complicated commissioning specifications
• Proficient in Oracle Unifier
• Demonstrated analytical, communication, problem solving, prioritization, organization and reporting skills
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
• Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
• Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
• Experience leading complex project or program project controls amongst a large group internal and external of project stakeholders
• Successful development and implementation of project controls strategies in a large organization
• Experience partnering with XFN teams to influence strategic direction
• Experience developing and driving actions or operational adjustments based on project controls performance metrics
• Experience negotiating construction changes or complex construction claims
  
  

About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

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.

$123,000/year to $176,000/year bonus equity benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.