Preconstruction Manager

Meta is seeking a professional to join our design, engineering, and construction organization as a NORAM Preconstruction Manager. The individual will collaborate closely with our leadership and delivery teams, accountable for specific programs and projects from design kick off through to break ground on site and contract execution.Preconstruction Manager Responsibilities

Serve as a People Manager responsible for leading, developing, and empowering a team of Individual Contributor Preconstruction Managers, each responsible for distinct data center project scopes within the Preconstruction Organization

Foster an efficient team built on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement

Provide coaching, performance feedback, and career development for team members, aligning their growth with organizational priorities and evolving business needs

Drive consistency and knowledge-sharing across product-aligned preconstruction teams to ensure scalable best practices and operational diligence

Lead and be accountable for the successful execution of multiple preconstruction program designs — from concept through contract execution — ensuring alignment of cost, schedule, scope, and constructability objectives across internal and external partners

Manage complex, large-scale commercial agreements through design kickoff to construction start, including coordination of multiple team inputs, evaluation and allocation of risk, and incorporation of commercially responsible terms into contracts

Establish and oversee reporting mechanisms for portfolio-level preconstruction health, including budget, schedule, and risk, and communicate key insights to leadership

Drive alignment between design, engineering, and construction stakeholders to ensure readiness for execution and continuity of strategy across all projects in the program

Partner with Design, Engineering, Planning, and Estimating teams to translate technical scope into executable preconstruction strategies, budgets, and schedules for new and evolving data center designs

Lead “bid leveling” and commercial analysis efforts to evaluate partner proposals and make award recommendations based on scope completeness, cost competitiveness, and execution strategies

Provide constructability input and influence design and delivery strategies to optimize total cost of ownership, risk mitigation, and execution efficiency

Support the development of build strategy and supply chain frameworks — including vendor qualification, procurement roadmap, and contracting models — for new and existing programs

Collaborate closely with Contracts Management and Execution teams to ensure continuity of commercial intent, change management accountability, and feedback loop integration from lessons learned

Lead or contribute to the development and rollout of new preconstruction processes, tools, and reporting mechanisms to support program scalability and consistency

Champion proactive change management practices that integrate preconstruction insights into ongoing design and contract development

Maintain a network of qualified external partners and monitor industry trends, market dynamics, and labor availability to inform strategic planning and partner engagement

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, or equivalent technical degree and/or minimum of Fifteen (15) years direct professional experience in Commercial Management, Construction Management or equivalent

Effective communication and coordination skills to lead a team of various backgrounds and experience towards a single project outcome

Familiar with large capital programs, ground-up construction and greenfield site development as well as retrofit construction

Proficiency in all aspects of Preconstruction: Budget Development, Scheduling, Change Management, Risk Management, Negotiation, etc

People Management experience is preferred

Mission Critical/ Data Center experience is preferred

Minimum QualificationsPreferred Qualifications For those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position, please click here for additional information. 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.
$१,७१,०००/year to $२,३१,०००/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.

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