Area Project Controls Lead, Leased

Area Project Controls Lead, Leased

Employer: Meta. Summary: Meta is seeking an Area Project Controls Lead to oversee project controls operations across a portfolio of leased data center facilities critical to Meta's AI and infrastructure strategy. In this role, you will serve as the technical subject matter expert for all cost controls and commercial deliverables across multiple leased sites, partnering closely with Delivery Directors, Construction Management teams, and Schedule Leads to ensure financial integrity and commercial performance. You will lead a team of analysts representing Meta in managing invoicing, commitments, financial reporting, and change management across landlord and third-party contractor relationships unique to the leased data center environment. Required Skills: Area Project Controls Lead, Leased Responsibilities: - Serve as technical lead for cost controls across a portfolio of leased data center projects, including budget management, forecasting, change management diligence, invoice review, accruals, and risk facilitation - Develop and maintain project controls strategies and operational frameworks tailored to the leased data center delivery model, including landlord-driven construction and third-party general contractor oversight - Analyze and communicate project controls health across cost, change, and risk dimensions to project and Design, Engineering, and Construction leadership - Identify and drive resolution of commercial risk mitigation opportunities in collaboration with Schedule Leads, Delivery teams, and cross-functional partners - Support Preconstruction teams in reviewing lease agreements, landlord construction contracts, and commercial terms, incorporating historical data and master contract provisions into internal budget management - Provide monthly and quarterly cost forecast updates, cash flow risk assessments, and variance analyses for communication to Site Leadership and Strategic Planning partners - Maintain direct alignment with Schedule Leads to ensure