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Area Contract Manager, Central

Meta

Olympia, WA

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SKILLS
Accounting, Adobe Product Family, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Best Practices, Budgeting, Change Management, Change Requests/Orders, Coaching, Commissioning, Construction, Construction Contracts, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Continuous Improvement, Contract Analysis, Contract Approval, Contract Creation, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Contract Processing, Contract Review, Cross-Functional, DEC Computers, Emerging Technology, Finance, Forecasting, Functional Programming Languages, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Google Apps, Infrastructure Construction, Language Interpreter, Leadership, Legal, Machine Tool, Maintain Compliance, Negotiation Skills, Network Operations Center, People Management, Performance Metrics, Process Improvement, Procurement Strategy, Project/Program Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain Operations, Technical/Engineering Design
LOCATION
Olympia, WA
POSTED
1 day 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 Responsibilities: 1. 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 2. 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 3. Lead the review, negotiation, and approval of contract changes, including change orders, claims, and commercial entitlement assessments submitted by General Contractors and Trade partners 4. 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 5. Identify, assess, and escalate commercial and contractual risks proactively, partnering with Area Managers, Legal, and Sourcing to develop mitigation strategies 6. Review and interpret contract language to provide guidance to site project management teams on rights, obligations, and dispute resolution pathways 7. Support the development and continuous improvement of contract management processes, templates, and commercial controls frameworks across the central region portfolio 8. Collaborate with Pre-Construction, Finance, Accounting, and Sourcing teams to ensure that contract terms are reflected accurately in project budgets, forecasts, and procurement strategies 9. Provide oversight and coaching to cross-functional partners on commercial processes, contract compliance, and change management best practices 10. Analyze and communicate contract performance health metrics to Area leadership and Design, Engineering, and Construction leadership, including the escalation of unresolved commercial disputes 11. 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:** Minimum Qualifications: 12. 15+ years of experience in contract management, construction commercial management, or supply chain operations within large-scale capital construction or infrastructure programs 13. Experience in all Google applications (e.g., Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Tasks) and Adobe Sign (or similar electronic signing tool) **Preferred Qualifications:** Preferred Qualifications: 14. Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies 15. Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews) 16. Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews) 17. Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements) 18. Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements) 19. Experience in data center, mission-critical facility, or large-scale infrastructure construction programs with complex commissioning and phased delivery requirements 20. Experience in negotiating complex construction claims or dispute resolution processes 21. Experience with Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contract delivery methods 22. Demonstrated experience leading or supporting the development of owner-side contract management programs, including process design and team capability building 23. Demonstrated ability to integrate AI or digital tools to improve contract administration workflows, reporting accuracy, or commercial risk identification **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 stereotypes, 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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