Area Project Controls Manager

Meta•Reston, VA

19d

About The Position

Meta is seeking a dynamic Area Project Controls Manager to spearhead our project controls team in the Atlantic region of the United States. This is a pivotal leadership opportunity within Meta’s Design Engineering and Construction (DEC) organization—an organization at the forefront of designing and building the AI-enabling infrastructure that powers Meta’s global product ecosystem. As the Area Project Controls Manager, you will be entrusted with driving the success of Meta’s most critical infrastructure projects. You will lead a high-performing team of cost and schedule experts, shaping the strategy and execution of project controls across a multi-billion dollar annual CAPEX portfolio. Your leadership will directly enable Meta’s ability to deliver innovative products at scale by ensuring our infrastructure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of commercial accountability. The Area Project Controls Manager will lead proactive risk management and project health initiatives, oversee change and claims management, and drive financial reporting and compliance for Meta’s infrastructure projects. The role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless commercial and schedule reporting, while fostering accountability and continuous improvement across the project controls function. This role offers the chance to make a lasting impact on Meta’s infrastructure and the future of technology. You will be at the center of transformative projects, collaborating with some of the brightest minds in the industry, and shaping the way Meta builds the foundation for its next generation of products.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
At least 10 years of experience in construction and/or real estate development operations
At least 3 years experience managing, developing, and coaching people and teams
Proven expertise in cost controls, construction scheduling and planning, cost forecasting, accrual reporting, and commercial management
Hands-on experience with cost control tools such as eBuilder, Procore, Unifier, or similar platforms
Demonstrated ability to communicate financial status and schedule details from multiple construction sites to executive management, with a track record of extracting meaningful insights and learnings from complex data sets

Nice To Haves

10+ years of direct field experience preferred
3 years of experience in data center or mission critical design and construction projects
Proven success navigating complex and sophisticated development and construction programs
Demonstrated ability to develop executive-level communications, presentations, and reporting

Responsibilities

Manage and develop the area team of Project Controls Leads and Schedule Leads across DEC’s New Build, Leased, and Retrofit portfolios, fostering growth, team satisfaction, and increasing business impact
Set and embed the team’s vision for proactive risk management, commercial accountability, financial and schedule compliance, and business reporting within the area
Provide active leadership and influence in cross-functional forums—including health reviews, performance reviews, and external meetings—leveraging project controls data and insights
Oversee holistic financial and schedule reporting for the designated area, collaborating with planning and engineering teams, and consolidating reporting with planning portfolios
Support DEC in improving cost and schedule performance by analyzing data insights and trends, ensuring the business understands root causes of changes, delays, and risks
Act as the primary point of contact and escalation for cross-functional peers and team members regarding project controls questions and issues
Maintain relationships with General Contractor and Integrator Partners through ongoing communication, performance feedback, and collaboration on programmatic initiatives
Manage onboarding and training processes for new team members
Willingness to travel approximately 35% to other Data Center sites within the area and home office