Area Project Controls Lead, Leased Data Centers

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Springfield, IL

Summary:

We are seeking a candidate for a key project leadership role leading project controls operations for our Leased program, a portfolio of critical strategic importance for Meta's infrastructure growth. The Project Controls Lead will not only be a technical subject matter expert overseeing all cost controls & commercial deliverables on the program and across multiple Vendors and Landlords, but also lead a team of analysts representing Meta that will manage invoicing, commitments, financial reporting, and commercial management for the program. 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.

Required Skills:

Area Project Controls Lead, Leased Data Centers Responsibilities:

Technical lead in Cost Controls on the Leased program, including budget management, forecasting, change management diligence / Owner Change Order quality, invoice review, accruals, and risk facilitation

Develop and maintain the overall project controls strategy and operations for the Leased program

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 and Landlord 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

Lead a team of contingent workers to support project controls operations for the project

Approximately 25-50% travel to other Data Center sites and Company Headquarters

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

10+ 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:

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience leading a team of project controls professionals

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

Public Compensation:

$144,000/year to $201,000/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 [email protected].

Posted 2025-12-23

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