Meta · 14 hours ago
Area Schedule Lead, Leased Data Centers
Meta is a technology company that builds tools for connection and community. They are seeking an Area Schedule Lead for their Leased Data Centers to oversee schedule management and reporting for a portfolio of strategic projects, ensuring effective communication and risk management across various internal teams.
Computer Software
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 Leased Program management meetings
Accountable for all aspects of vendor and Contractor schedule management
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
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 Health 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 25-50% travel to other Data Center sites and Meta Offices
Qualification
Required
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 Expert in Primavera P6 and/or other scheduling related methodologies and software
Experience developing/managing an Owner's planning/scheduling program
Experience with 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
Experience developing and driving actions or operational adjustments based on schedule or project controls performance metrics
Experience partnering with cross-functional teams to influence strategic direction
Preferred
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
Benefits
Bonus
Equity
Benefits
Company
Meta
Meta's mission is to build the future of human connection and the technology that makes it possible.
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