Business Controls - Cost Operations Lead

Meta•Menlo Park, CA

34d•$123,000 - $176,000

About The Position

The Cost Operations Manager is a critical individual contributor within DEC Business Controls, responsible for co-leading the A/EOR Controls program with demonstrated experience in financial governance, risk management, and operational accountability across all Design and Engineering engagements. By driving consistent controls over commitments, invoicing, forecasting, and financial reporting, this role safeguards the integrity of project financials end-to-end—helping DEC deliver capital programs predictably, efficiently, and compliantly. This person will be a critical partner for the Design and Engineering Team. 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) and field Project Controls team and various internal departments including Site Project Management teams, Pre-Construction, Contracts, Finance, Accounting, Sourcing and Operations Engineering. In support of Meta’s broader mission, this role enables the scalable execution of infrastructure investments that power Meta’s products and services globally. Through rigorous cost controls and cross-functional partnership (e.g., Delivery, Finance, Accounting, Contracts, Sourcing), the Cost Operations Manager helps ensure Meta can build and expand infrastructure responsibly, with the transparency and financial accuracy required to make high-confidence decisions at scale.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience developing and driving actions or operational adjustments based on project controls performance metrics
Proven experience in financial forecasting, Change and Invoice Controls, and audit within the engineering or construction controls domain
Proven track record as an individual contributor in contract administration and risk management
Understanding of contract terms, scheduling, and integration of project libraries
Advanced analytical skills to synthesize large datasets and drive critical decision support
Minimum of 8 years experience in construction
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Finance, or any related field
Proven experience in cross-functional communication and collaboration, bridging technical and financial stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Experience leading complex projects in a hyper scaler data center environment
Successful development and implementation of controls strategies in a large organization
PMP Certification or equivalent

Responsibilities

Co-lead the A/EOR Controls program in partnership with the Design and Engineering team, providing oversight and structure for contract compliance, change performance, risk assessment, and financial management
Apply advanced knowledge in financial forecasting, Change and Invoice Controls, and audit practices to maintain robust financial discipline. Leverage prior controls domain experience to shape program strategy and execution
Ensure A/EOR partner schedule submission and progress are tracked, deliverables are monitored, schedule change orders are managed, and invoicing accurately reflects progress against the schedule
Conduct thorough reviews and risk assessments of A/EOR cashflow submissions, Change Orders, and Invoices. Analyze engineering and contractual exposures to safeguard project budgets and maintain adherence to financial objectives
Interpret and apply key financial and schedule indicators to advise on project decision-making. Provide actionable insights that optimize performance and mitigate risk
Facilitate connections between design, financial, and scheduling functions to ensure comprehensive alignment within the A/EOR space. Address disconnects and drive transparent communication
Act as the primary subject matter expert for EOR Controls, supporting project-specific cashflow submissions. Drive achievement of quarterly and yearly 5% cashflow forecasting targets
Review every Potential Change Order (PCO) submitted by EOR, coordinating scope reviews and communications to ensure proper alignment between Total Facilities (TF) and EOR teams
Deliver detailed invoice audit services for EORs and their subcontractors. Validate accuracy and contractual compliance in all invoice submissions, reducing risk and exposure
Foster a proactive engagement with EORs to ensure all project deliverables are consistently met. Address issues rapidly and escalate where necessary