Director, Global Preconstruction

Director, Global Preconstruction Responsibilities:

• Establish and drive the comprehensive strategy and roadmap for the Preconstruction function within Meta's data center design and construction, aligning with overall company objectives
• Build, develop, and lead an impactful Preconstruction organization that executes the defined strategy including launching new projects, defining scope, agreeing project cost, schedule and negotiating with external partners
• Manage and execute multi-billion dollar commercial deals with General Contractors (GCs) and other key vendors, setting projects up for successful execution
• Lead the evolution of cost, schedule, risk, and scope during the site adoption of product common designs, proactively mitigating site-specific risks including labor and materials
• Inform the DEC organization on industry trends, common risks, and program health
• Form strategic partnerships and work effectively across multiple organizations to achieve impact and build trusted relationships with adjacent teams and stakeholders
• Lead and be accountable for the successful execution of multiple preconstruction program designs — from concept through contract execution — ensuring alignment of cost, schedule, scope, and constructability objectives across internal and external partners
• Establish and oversee reporting mechanisms for portfolio-level preconstruction health, including budget, schedule, and risk, and communicate key insights to leadership
• Support the development of build strategy and supply chain frameworks — including vendor qualification, procurement roadmap, and contracting models — for new and existing programs
• Maintain a network of qualified external partners and monitor industry trends, market dynamics, and labor availability to inform strategic planning and partner engagement

Minimum Qualifications:

• 15+ years of experience in preconstruction, commercial management, or a related field within the data center, critical infrastructure, or large-scale construction industry
• Proven track record of leading and developing large, impactful teams
• Demonstrated experience in establishing and executing complex commercial strategies and multi-billion dollar deals
• Experience managing ambiguity and navigating complex project challenges
• Experience creating and driving vision and strategy within a large organization
• Familiar with large capital programs, ground-up construction and greenfield site development as well as retrofit construction
• Experience managing portfolio-level health, including budget, schedule, and risk, and communicate key insights to leadership

Preferred Qualifications:

• Mission Critical/ Data Center experience is preferred
• International development experience

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