Area Schedule Lead @ Meta

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We are seeking a candidate for a key role in scheduling for a portfolio of Data Center projects of high strategic importance to Meta. The Schedule Lead will act as a technical Schedule subject matter expert, overseeing all schedule management and reporting for their portfolio of projects. You will focus on speed to market and be a critical partner for the Delivery Team and the Project Controls Lead to forecast and help mitigate schedule-related risks and issues on the project, enable commercial accountability, manage schedule health reporting/escalation, and ensure that schedule change management is effective and expedient. This position will work closely with the DEC (Design, Engineering, and Construction) Technical Operations team and various internal departments, including Site Project Management teams, Pre-Construction, Contracts, Finance, Accounting, Sourcing, and Operations Engineering.

Area Schedule Lead - Data Center Design, Engineering and Construction Responsibilities

Responsible for End to End schedule coordination and updates, including interface with risk management and pro-active communication of updates and alignment of variance root cause/commentary with cross- functional partners

Identifies, documents, and communicates schedule risks through defined processes, including Risk Registers, health reviews, and New Build Program management meetings

Accountable for all aspects of vendor and Contractor schedule management

Accountable for Contractor baseline schedule development and evaluation during pre-construction, including ensuring adherence to program guidance and specifications. Will lead efforts to optimize schedules for speed to market and successful on-time-delivery

Responsible for application of commercial entitlement for contractor Extensions Of Time (EOT) for their designated portfolio of projects. Provide leadership to site teams for Delay Tracking, EOT requests and claims. Responsible for making recommendations that are in line with contract and escalating when site decisions differ from the contractual or program guidance

Lead the identification and application of Proactive Risk Indicators in sub-area and ensure all risks are properly escalated to Area Heath Reviews and other appropriate forums. Lead ad-hoc schedule analysis to support program as required

Lead a small team of consultants (if required) to support effective schedule management for the designated portfolio of projects

Approximately 50% travel to other Data Center sites within the Area and home office

Minimum Qualifications

10+ years of Planning, Scheduling, Construction Management, or Related field experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Equivalent Technical Field or related field experience

Subject Matter Expertise in Primavera P6 and other scheduling related methodologies and software

Experience developing/managing an Owner’s planning/scheduling program

Experience within Data Center, Infrastructure or Construction programs requiring complicated commissioning specifications

Demonstrated analytical, communication, problem solving, prioritization, organization and reporting skills

Experience leading complex project or program planning and coordination amongst a large group of internal and external project stakeholders

Demonstrated experience developing and driving actions or operational adjustments based on schedule or project controls performance metrics

Demonstrated experience partnering with cross-functional teams to influence strategic direction

Preferred Qualifications

Experience identifying schedule efficiencies and driving programmatic or organizational alignment in changing execution strategies to optimize schedule performance

Experience negotiating schedule changes or complex construction claims

Successful development and implementation of scheduling or project controls strategies in a large organization

Familiar with complex networking systems and electrical infrastructure

Experience managing a team of Contingent Worker Schedulers

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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.

$122,000/year to $169,000/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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