Construction Manager, Leased Data Center

$122,000 - $169,000/Yr

Meta - Des Moines, IA

Full-time - Mid Level

Des Moines, IA

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About the position

Meta is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to join our Data Center Engineering & Construction Team. This role is critical as our data centers serve as the backbone of our rapidly scaling infrastructure, ensuring that our innovative services are delivered efficiently. The Construction Manager will be responsible for managing the construction, commissioning, and turnover of data centers within a campus program, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety. The Construction Manager will oversee the entire construction process, from initial planning through to project completion. This includes managing the budget associated with the project, negotiating contracts with vendors and contractors, and ensuring that all work complies with industry standards and safety regulations. The role requires a proactive approach to risk management, with a focus on pre-planning and innovative solutions to mitigate potential issues. In addition to managing the construction process, the Construction Manager will also be responsible for fostering a culture of collaboration among various stakeholders, including general contractors, internal cross-functional partners, and external vendors. This includes coordinating procurement needs, supporting pre-construction efforts, and promoting prefabrication strategies to enhance efficiency. The position requires a commitment to continuous improvement and safety, with the Construction Manager expected to model these values in their interactions and communications. The role involves significant travel, with approximately 50% of the time spent at lease project build sites across North America. The Construction Manager will also respond to emergencies as needed and maintain a deep knowledge of the market to support site selection efforts.

Responsibilities

• Manage the construction, commissioning, and turnover of a Data Center within a campus program
• Manage the budget associated with the project
• Manage the cost change process and negotiate best pricing
• Manage the schedule and associated risks to ensure reliable and predictable turnover dates
• Manage warranty and tenant improvement work in the live environment when/as necessary
• Communicate upward regarding the status and risks of the project
• Negotiate vendor and contractor contracts and purchase orders as needed
• Mitigate risk for the project through pre-planning, innovative planning, and partnership
• Develop cost savings solutions and identify project savings/underruns early
• Partner with the General Contractor, external key stakeholders and other Vendors to build a culture of collaboration
• Partner with Internal Cross Functional Partners to build a culture of collaboration
• Coordinate needs and asks with the Procurement/Sourcing group(s) to support the needs of the Project
• Support the pre-construction efforts for upcoming projects
• Promote prefabrication strategies
• Support the development of Capital Project Budgets and Constructions ROMs
• Support the Lease Delivery Manager with the lease campus-wide book of work including contractor, designer, and vendor management
• Support the on-site inspection process to ensure a zero punch-list and an expeditious turnover to FacOps
• Support the local DC Ops team and other cross-functional departments as needed
• Promote and model an attitude of continuous improvement, partnership, and teamwork in behaviors and communications
• Support and lead an industry leading safety culture and program
• Promote and model an attitude of openness to giving, seeking, and receiving 360-degree feedback
• Respond on an as-needed basis to emergencies
• Maintain deep knowledge of the market and support site selection team in developing strategic partnership with the key stakeholders
• Manage multiple, simultaneous Data Center (DC) construction projects at strategic and project levels from inception through construction completion in alignment with Meta's Basis of Design
• Work with Site Selection on early access date coordination and managing basebuild schedule updates from key external stakeholders
• Support the creation of preliminary construction schedules and cost estimates with high level resource planning and stakeholder coordination.

Requirements

• 7+ years of work experience in construction management
• General knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems
• Knowledge of industry standards, building codes and safety standards including fire protection regulations
• Knowledge of capital budget management
• Negotiation skills and experience providing solutions to problems
• Familiar with P6
• Proficient working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Proficient working knowledge of Bluebeam

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or equivalent degree and/or minimum of 12 years direct experience in project planning and construction management
• Procore software experience
• BIM 360 software experience
• MS Visio and SharePoint experience
• LEAN Construction knowledge and application of those tools
• Building Environment Accreditations (ie LEED, SITES, TRUE, WELL)
• Mission Critical, infrastructure, and/or Data Center Construction Experience
• Multi-Project experience in large scale construction management, mission critical or infrastructure preferred
• Construction Management experience in the Lease/Colo market and live environment retrofit scopes of work
• Experience reviewing and editing lease agreements, amendments and work letters

Benefits

• Bonus
• Equity
• Health benefits
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings plan