Contracts Manager - Data Center Design, Engineering and Construction

$122,000 - $169,000/Yr

Meta - Denver, CO

Full-time

Denver, CO

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About the position

The Contracts Manager for Data Center Design, Engineering and Construction at Meta plays a crucial role in managing and optimizing contracts within the organization. This position involves collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure effective contract development, administration, and compliance, while also focusing on risk management and operational efficiency. The role requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to navigate complex contracting issues, making it essential for the successful execution of data center projects globally.

Responsibilities

• Support the overall design and construction contract management function, including development and implementation of contracts management tooling solutions, contracts playbooks, and deal-to-contract intake and review processes for their functional program
• Partner with Contracts team leadership and other business leaders to help navigate complex operations and spend initiatives with significant spend and risk
• Drive cross-functional contracts risk and cost containment efforts
• Understand applicable deal-to-contract policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures and control frameworks
• Proactively work with partners to deliver on various activities including budget planning and financial commitment monitoring, building contract templates and clause libraries, and contract review processes and procedures
• Develop and maintain customer relationships to ensure positive and constructive interactions representing complex contracting issues
• Coordinate and drive resolution to key business issues with legal, risk management, corporate contracts and leadership
• Serve as the point of contact for contract inquiries for functional programs
• Provide guidance and internal support for functional programs on best ways to structure deals
• Ensure that signed contracts are complete and clearly communicated to all relevant parties, including interpretation to support implementation
• Examine existing policies and procedures to optimize the end-to-end process from creation of the quote to the completion of signatures with all parties concerned
• Share best practices with and provide training to team, peers, and outside business units to enhance the quality and efficiency of contracting processes
• Ensure all approved requests have been properly documented, escalated to the appropriate approval level, and resolved within SLA
• Act as a liaison between Project Controls, Construction Managers and the general contractor to enforce contract
• Act as liaison between the Legal Department and internal business clients and external contacts
• Manage and coordinate various projects and contracts management responsibilities
• Partner with Contracts Program leadership to develop and define KPIs for the purposes of Quarterly and Annual Business Reviews

Requirements

• 7+ years of relevant work experience in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, contract management and supply chain operations
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, with degree or graduate degree in Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Legal Studies (JD), Business Administration, English, Engineering, Construction Administration, or equivalent
• Experience in all Google applications (ex: Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Tasks) and Adobe Sign (or similar electronic signing tool)

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with SAP, SRM, BW Reporting or equivalent
• Demonstration of commitment to delivering quality, attention to detail, and financial acuity
• Experience to think outside of the box in confronting new issues and pursuing novel approaches to old problems
• Construction and/or data center experience
• Experience with GMP contract delivery methods
• Experience learning quickly in a fast-paced and evolving work environment
• Experience in communication and presentation skills with a proven track-record of high performance driving complex multi-stakeholder projects and programs
• Experience to quickly adjust to changing priorities and make decisions with limited information. Comfortable navigating ambiguity and championing change
• Experience across a broad spectrum of contract types, contract clauses, and business records
• Experience with process development and continuous improvement in contracts playbooks, deal-to-contract intake/pipelines, and other related procedures and tools

Benefits

• $122,000/year to $169,000/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.