Area Director, Delivery

About the Role

Meta is looking for a seasoned Area Program Delivery Director to join its Data Center Engineering & Construction Team. This role is crucial for overseeing the development and construction of large-scale, AI-enabling infrastructure campuses. The Data Center Engineering and Construction (DEC) Program Delivery team focuses on optimizing the delivery process from initial design to final construction. The Area Director will lead a significant Meta team and external partners, ensuring the successful delivery of a strategically vital campus.

The DEC Delivery organization operates within a matrixed team structure. The Area Director will hold comprehensive responsibility for project outcomes, including data cabling infrastructure, managing relationships with general contractors and trade partners, fostering team member development, and maintaining strong connections with key cross-functional operational partners such as Facilities Operations, Edge Network Services, and Facilities Engineering. A culture of collaboration, safety, and quality is paramount in the data center construction industry.

This role requires leading an onsite team in a matrixed structure, focusing on Safety, QAQC, and Project Controls (Cost + Schedule) to achieve delivery excellence and predictable results. The entire team, including the Area Director, will be dedicated exclusively to this campus and based onsite.

Responsibilities

• Establish the strategic vision for the project and site team within defined organizational focus areas.
• Collaborate with a diverse range of internal and external teams to achieve cross-program objectives for the project.
• Uphold Meta, Infra Data Centers, and DEC values, promoting a collaborative environment of partnership, teamwork, and growth for the project.
• Maintain consistent oversight across multiple teams assigned to various project functional areas and external teams.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and critical input to ensure predictable project delivery and success.
• Coordinate the requirements of multiple stakeholders for early phase turnovers within the program schedule.
• Cultivate productive and mutually beneficial relationships with strategic vendors, including General Contractors, Cabling Partners, Consultants, and Trade Partners.
• Set and communicate clear expectations for partnerships, focusing on optimizing value for Meta and providing strategic feedback based on internal stakeholder input to ensure successful project completion and long-term relationships.
• Manage, develop, and recruit a core team of full-time onsite staff, and support the growth and development of matrixed staff on site.
• Plan and hire contingent workforce staff as needed.
• Provide proactive feedback and performance management to ensure a high-functioning team.
• Negotiate construction contracts and change orders directly with contractors and vendors.
• Monitor project delivery updates, adherence to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and financial status proactively.
• Build trusted business relationships with all cross-functional teams to foster positive and collaborative working environments.
• Model and promote a high-performing, safety-focused culture across all internal and external teams involved in the project.
• Establish robust communication channels and cultivate relationships to influence the strategy of partner organizations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a comparable technical degree, coupled with at least 15 years of experience in project planning and construction management.
• Demonstrate experience with various construction contract delivery methods commonly utilized in the US and/or EMEA.
• Exhibit experience in the design and deployment of technical electrical and mechanical systems.
• Proven experience managing and developing direct employees, contractors, subcontractors, and vendor relationships, alongside familiarity with standard practices in the design and construction industry.
• Experience with greenfield site development and ground-up construction projects.
• Familiarity with local, state, domestic, and international construction building codes and health and safety requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling methodologies and familiarity with Primavera P6.
• A comprehensive understanding of building systems, including mechanical, electrical, data cabling, building management systems, and fire protection within a data center context.
• Demonstrated success in matrixed organizational structures.
• Experience with large-scale greenfield site development projects involving significant building area and substantial budgets, delivered through fast-track integrated and overlapping design and construction schedules.
• Experience in data center development and construction.
• Proven ability in building and cultivating organizations with clearly defined performance goals and accountability structures.

About Meta

Meta is dedicated to building technologies that enhance human connection, foster community, and drive business growth. Since its inception in 2004, Facebook has revolutionized social interaction. Subsequent innovations like Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp have empowered billions globally. Meta is now venturing beyond traditional screens into immersive experiences such as augmented and virtual reality, aiming to shape the next era of social technology. By joining Meta, individuals contribute to building a future that transcends current digital connectivity, pushing beyond screen limitations, geographical barriers, and even the laws of physics.

Meta is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to non-discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws. Meta utilizes the E-Verify program in specific locations as required by law. Please be advised that Meta may employ artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in its recruitment processes.

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