Project Controls Lead, 10x Data Center

We are seeking a candidate for a key project leadership role leading project controls operations for an AI enabling infrastructure campus of unprecedented scale (potentially greater than 2GW) and of strategic importance to Meta. The Project Controls Lead will not only be a technical subject matter expert overseeing all cost controls & commercial deliverables on the project and across multiple General Contractors, but also oversee a team of Analysts representing Meta that will manage invoicing, commitments, financial reporting, and commercial management for the project. The successful candidate will be a critical partner for the Delivery Director, Construction Management team and Schedule lead. This role will be based at the project site in Rayville, LA and will report directly to the Global Project Controls Manager. 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.

Project Controls Lead, 10x Data Center Responsibilities:

• Technical lead in Cost Controls on the project, 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 a campus of unprecedented scale (potentially greater than 2GW).
• 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 & 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% travel to other Data Center sites and company headquarters.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS in construction management, engineering, or equivalent.
• 10 years of experience in construction project controls.
• Experience communicating with diverse audiences, including project leaders and company executives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience on complex mega-projects in the United States.
• Data center construction experience as an on-site cost and/or commercial manager.
• Proficient in Oracle Unifier

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.