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Area Project Controls Lead - Data Center Design, Engineering and Construction

Meta

Location

Menlo Park, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/29/2026

Compensation

$150,000 - $209,000 a year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.3% approval-86% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

The Project Controls Lead at Meta will oversee project controls operations for the Data Center Portfolio, which is crucial for the company's infrastructure growth. This role requires a technical subject matter expert to manage cost controls, risk management, and commercial deliveries across multiple General Contractors. The position involves close collaboration with various internal departments and the Delivery Team, emphasizing leadership, communication, and organizational skills. The role also includes travel to different Data Center sites and company offices.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of Construction Project Controls experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Equivalent Technical Field or related field experience
  • Subject Matter Expert in Cost management, construction change orders, and risk management
  • Experience in Earned Value Management or collection and analysis of resource data
  • Experience in Data Center, Manufacturing, Infrastructure or Construction programs requiring complicated commissioning specifications
  • Proficient in Oracle Unifier
  • Demonstrated analytical, communication, problem solving, prioritization, organization and reporting skills

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the technical lead in Cost Controls, including budget management and risk facilitation
  • Analyze and communicate the projects' Project Controls Health to leadership
  • Identify project commercial risk mitigation opportunities and drive those into resolution
  • Support the Preconstruction team in reviewing General Contractor contracts and managing the internal budget
  • Provide support for Areas projects’ cost forecasts and cash flow risks
  • Ensure collaboration and alignment of project health between cost and schedule
  • Travel approximately 25-50% to other Data Center sites and company offices

Benefits

  • Employees at Meta are often offered comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision coverage, mental-health resources, family planning support (fertility, adoption, surrogacy), and caregiving programs. Financial benefits typically include a competitive retirement plan, equity awards, life insurance, and access to financial coaching and legal support. Time-off benefits commonly feature generous PTO and holidays, unlimited sick time, various paid leaves, flexible “Global Travel Days,” and a 30-day paid break every five years.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Meta Platforms Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

219

FY2026

Approval rate

98.3%

FY2026

LCA certified

6,606

FY2026

Entry-level share

1.9%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-86%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-27%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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