Area Contract Manager, Central - Data Center Design, Engineering, & Construction

Meta • United States, United States • 1d ago

Summary:

Meta is seeking an Area Contract Manager to support the Design, Engineering, and Construction (DEC) team within its Infrastructure Data Center (IDC) organization. In this role, you will serve as the commercial and contractual subject matter expert for data center design and construction programs across the central region. You will be responsible for managing contract negotiations, execution, commercial risk, and change management processes across a portfolio of large-scale data center projects, working closely with general contractors, trade partners, and internal cross-functional teams to protect Meta's commercial interests and drive program delivery.

Required Skills:

Area Contract Manager, Central - Data Center Design, Engineering, & Construction Responsibilities:

Serve as the primary commercial and contractual subject matter expert for data center design and construction contracts across the central region, ensuring alignment with contract terms, scope, and obligations

Support the overall design and construction contract management function, including development and implementation of contract management tooling solutions, contract playbooks, and deal-to-contract intake and review processes for their functional program

Lead the review, negotiation, and approval of contract changes, including change orders, claims, and commercial entitlement assessments submitted by General Contractors and Trade partners

Manage the end-to-end change management process, including scope verification, cost and schedule impact analysis, and coordination with Area Cost and Schedule Leads to ensure integrated commercial accountability

Identify, assess, and escalate commercial and contractual risks proactively, partnering with Area Managers, Legal, and Sourcing to develop mitigation strategies

Review and interpret contract language to provide guidance to site project management teams on rights, obligations, and dispute resolution pathways

Support the development and continuous improvement of contract management processes, templates, and commercial controls frameworks across the central region portfolio

Collaborate with Pre-Construction, Finance, Accounting, and Sourcing teams to ensure that contract terms are reflected accurately in project budgets, forecasts, and procurement strategies

Provide oversight and coaching to cross-functional partners on commercial processes, contract compliance, and change management best practices

Analyze and communicate contract performance health metrics to Area leadership and Design, Engineering, and Construction leadership, including the escalation of unresolved commercial disputes

Drive programmatic efficiencies in contract administration and commercial controls, including alignment with other Area Contract Managers to standardize practices across the broader data center portfolio

Minimum Qualifications:

15+ years of experience in contract management, construction commercial management, or supply chain operations within large-scale capital construction or infrastructure programs

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Legal Studies (J.D.), Business Administration, English, Engineering, Construction Administration, or a related field

Experience in all Google applications (e.g., Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Tasks) and Adobe Sign (or similar electronic signing tool)

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to integrate AI or digital tools to improve contract administration workflows, reporting accuracy, or commercial risk identification

Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)

Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/@context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies

Experience with Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contract delivery methods

Demonstrated experience leading or supporting the development of owner-side contract management programs, including process design and team capability building

Experience in data center, mission-critical facility, or large-scale infrastructure construction programs with complex commissioning and phased delivery requirements

Experience in negotiating complex construction claims or dispute resolution processes

Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)

Public Compensation:

$150,000/year to $209,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Industry: Internet

Equal Opportunity:

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereo@types, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.

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