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Meta · 2 weeks ago

Area Schedule Lead - Data Center Design, Engineering and Construction

United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$150K/yr - $209K/yr

10+ years exp

Meta is a technology company that builds platforms to help people connect and grow businesses. They are seeking a key leadership role in scheduling for Data Center projects, focusing on managing schedules, mitigating risks, and collaborating with various internal teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Computer Software

Comp. & Benefits

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

Qualification

Primavera P6PlanningSchedulingConstruction ManagementData Center ExperienceAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsTeam Leadership

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 other scheduling related methodologies and software

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

Familiar 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

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

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