Meta · 18 hours ago
Business Controls - Cost Operations Lead
Menlo Park, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expMeta builds technologies that help people connect and grow businesses. The Cost Operations Manager is responsible for co-leading the A/EOR Controls program, ensuring financial governance and operational accountability across Design and Engineering engagements to safeguard project financials.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Co-lead the A/EOR Controls program in partnership with the Design and Engineering team, providing oversight and structure for contract compliance, change performance, risk assessment, and financial management
Apply advanced knowledge in financial forecasting, Change and Invoice Controls, and audit practices to maintain robust financial discipline. Leverage prior controls domain experience to shape program strategy and execution
Ensure A/EOR partner schedule submission and progress are tracked, deliverables are monitored, schedule change orders are managed, and invoicing accurately reflects progress against the schedule
Conduct thorough reviews and risk assessments of A/EOR cashflow submissions, Change Orders, and Invoices. Analyze engineering and contractual exposures to safeguard project budgets and maintain adherence to financial objectives
Interpret and apply key financial and schedule indicators to advise on project decision-making. Provide actionable insights that optimize performance and mitigate risk
Facilitate connections between design, financial, and scheduling functions to ensure comprehensive alignment within the A/EOR space. Address disconnects and drive transparent communication
Act as the primary subject matter expert for EOR Controls, supporting project-specific cashflow submissions. Drive achievement of quarterly and yearly 5% cashflow forecasting targets
Review every Potential Change Order (PCO) submitted by EOR, coordinating scope reviews and communications to ensure proper alignment between Total Facilities (TF) and EOR teams
Deliver detailed invoice audit services for EORs and their subcontractors. Validate accuracy and contractual compliance in all invoice submissions, reducing risk and exposure
Foster a proactive engagement with EORs to ensure all project deliverables are consistently met. Address issues rapidly and escalate where necessary
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated experience developing and driving actions or operational adjustments based on project controls performance metrics
Proven experience in financial forecasting, Change and Invoice Controls, and audit within the engineering or construction controls domain
Proven track record as an individual contributor in contract administration and risk management
Understanding of contract terms, scheduling, and integration of project libraries
Advanced analytical skills to synthesize large datasets and drive critical decision support
Minimum of 8 years experience in construction
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Finance, or any related field
Proven experience in cross-functional communication and collaboration, bridging technical and financial stakeholders
Preferred
Experience leading complex projects in a hyper scaler data center environment
Successful development and implementation of controls strategies in a large organization
PMP Certification or equivalent
Benefits
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Company
Meta
Meta's mission is to build the future of human connection and the technology that makes it possible.
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