Director, Global Preconstruction

Summary

Meta is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Director of Preconstruction to lead our global Preconstruction team. This role will be instrumental in overseeing the preconstruction phase, developing and executing our commercial approach, leading complex negotiations, and ensuring the successful launch of multi-billion dollar data center projects across self build, lease and retrofits. You will be a leader who can build and manage impactful teams, drive innovation, and establish strategies that balance engineering, schedule and cost. This role requires a leader with proven experience in large scale construction programs who can manage ambiguity, identify and mitigate risks, and foster cross-functional partnerships to deliver world-class digital infrastructure.

Required Skills

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

Preferred Qualifications

Public Compensation

$208,000 / year to $265,000 / year + bonus + equity + benefits

Industry

Internet

Equal Opportunity

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affi­nity 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.

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