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Area Schedule Lead - Data Center Design, Engineering and Construction

Meta

Olympia, WA

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SKILLS
Accounting, Advertising Scheduling, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Baseline Schedule, Calendar Management, Change Management, Commissioning, Construction, Construction Contracts, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Cross-Functional, DEC Computers, Electricity, Emerging Technology, Establish Priorities, Finance, Forecasting, Infrastructure Construction, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Negotiation Skills, Network Operations Center, Network Systems, Organizational Skills, Performance Metrics, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Problem Solving Skills, Program Planning, Project Control, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Reporting Skills, Risk, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Schedule Development, Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Operations, Technical/Engineering Design, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Planning, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Olympia, WA
POSTED
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**Summary:** We are seeking a candidate for a key leadership role in scheduling for a portfolio of Data Center projects of 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. The successful candidate will have 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. Leadership, communication, and organization skills are a must in this highly collaborative, analytical, and strategic role. This position will work closely within the DEC Technical Operations team and various internal departments including Site Project Management teams, Pre-Construction, Contracts, Finance, Accounting, Sourcing and Operations Engineering. **Required Skills:** Area Schedule Lead - Data Center Design, Engineering and Construction Responsibilities: 1. 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 2. Identifies, documents, and communicates schedule risks through defined processes, including Risk Registers, health reviews, and New Build Program management meetings 3. Accountable for all aspects of vendor and Contractor schedule management 4. Accountable for Contractor baseline schedule development and evaluation during pre-con, including ensuring adherence to program guidance and specifications. Will lead efforts to optimize schedules for speed to market and successful on-time-delivery 5. 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 6. Lead the identification and application of Proactive Risk Indicators in sub-area and ensure all risks are properly escalated to Health Reviews, and other appropriate forums. Lead ad-hoc schedule analysis to support program as required 7. Lead a small team of consultants (if required) to support effective schedule management for the designated portfolio of projects 8. Approximately 50% travel to other Data Center sites within the Area and home office **Minimum Qualifications:** Minimum Qualifications: 9. 10+ years of Planning, Scheduling, Construction Management, or Related field experience 10. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Equivalent Technical Field or related field experience 11. Experience developing/managing an Owner's planning/scheduling program 12. Familiar with Data Center, Infrastructure or Construction programs requiring complicated commissioning specifications 13. Demonstrated analytical, communication, problem solving, prioritization, organization and reporting skills 14. Experience leading complex project or program planning and coordination amongst a large group of internal and external project stakeholders 15. Demonstrated experience developing and driving actions or operational adjustments based on schedule or project controls performance metrics 16. Demonstrated experience partnering with cross-functional teams to influence strategic direction **Preferred Qualifications:** Preferred Qualifications: 17. Familiar with complex networking systems and electrical infrastructure 18. Experience identifying schedule efficiencies and driving programmatic or organizational alignment in changing execution strategies to optimize schedule performance 19. Experience managing a team of Contingent Worker Schedulers 20. Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements) 21. Experience negotiating schedule changes or complex construction claims 22. Successful development and implementation of scheduling or project controls strategies in a large organization 23. Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews) 24. Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies **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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