Facebook App Looking For Construction Operations Manager at Remote Full Time

Facebook is seeking a Construction Operations Manager to join our Data Center Engineering & Construction (DEC) Team. Our data centers are the foundation upon which our rapidly scaling infrastructure efficiently operates and upon which our innovative services are delivered. Building and operating data centers the “right” way is synonymous with ensuring high uptime, capacity availability and capital conservation. The Construction Operations Manager will have a deep construction knowledge base spanning from design, to supply chain to field logistics and sequencing, commissioning and closeout. The position will develop deep partnerships with all levels across the organization to gather and understand technical considerations, operational and financial information, contract delivery methods, change management strategies, and retrofit considerations in new build and in operational facilities; leverage knowledge obtained to optimize the program. In addition, the position will develop industry partnerships to enhance the impact of the Infra Data Center team across our fleet of existing, currently under construction and future, state of the art data centers globally. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing, state of the art Construction Delivery program and work on exciting data center projects throughout the globe, in an innovative and fast-paced environment.

Manage a small team supporting the ongoing operations of ICM North American Delivery portfolio focused on consistent, predictable execution: operational consistency of approach between matrix team of Delivery and Technical Pillars (Project Controls, Safety, Quality, Pre-construction), change management of reference design evolutions across the project portfolio, change management of team processes

Manage a small team supporting the project launch phase of projects

Consistent evaluations of completed project phases for identification of improvement opportunities

Support NA Construction Director in setting the strategic vision for the site teams and interface with a wide variety of internal and external teams to achieve cross-program goals

Manage the ongoing operations of diverse program level initiatives benefitting the ICM New Build Delivery portfolio, including supply chain knowledge management. Examples are DE&I Playbooks

Identify, prioritize and execute on strategic initiatives against annual priorities of the company, organization and team layers and ICM’s North Star principles within the ICM New Build Delivery team: partner with internal and external cross functional stakeholders to understand current opportunities for process optimization and create strategy, prioritize based on impact and stakeholder capacity, execute on creation of new processes

Support staff planning across Geographies

Manage onboarding and training content for delivery team

Partner with existing stakeholders to create embedment approaches, managing pilot programs in preconstruction phases as need required to facilitate embedment

Provide construction subject matter expertise within the program

Mentor staff across the topics of planning, resource management, program level risk assessments, etc. to contribute to a high functioning team

Provide regular communications around status of each of the above

Proactively resolve business and operational issues with partners

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including General Contractors, Trade Contractors, Suppliers, Design, Operations, Legal to produce strategic long-term partnerships

Build robust communication channels and cultivate relationships to influence the strategy of partner organizations

Partner broadly with external partners critical to the program’s success to influence their strategy and execution in supporting ICMs mission. Provide structured feedback on their performance and partner to improve and optimize as needed

Occasional travel to datacenter work location and Fremont, CA offices will be expected (approx. 20% travel)

Promote and model an attitude of continuous improvement, partnership, and teamwork in behaviors and communications

Promote and model an attitude of openness to giving, seeking, and receiving 360-degree feedback

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or equivalent degree

Minimum of twenty (20) years professional experience in construction and project planning of complex, mission critical projects

Experience with various contract delivery methodologies, legal considerations, IP, and commercial terms

Expertise in data center engineering, design, commissioning and operations and ground up new build site development and construction as well as retrofit work in live environments

Experience multitasking and reprioritize on a frequent basis to support a rapidly growing business model

Communication and presentation skills

Effective negotiation skills and experience providing solutions to complex problems under pressure

Experience in large scale construction management (excess of $500M/yr)

Expertise in design and construction supply chain and processes

LEAN Basics knowledge

Advanced degree in engineering or business administration

Experience in a variety of construction delivery models (design/build, IPD, etc.)

BIM 360 software experience

Experience in Capital Budget Management

Facebook’s mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through our family of apps and services, we’re building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together. Whether we’re creating new products or helping a small business expand its reach, people at Facebook are builders at heart. Our global teams are constantly iterating, solving problems, and working together to empower people around the world to build community and connect in meaningful ways. Together, we can help people build stronger communities – we’re just getting started.

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