Area Contract Manager, Central

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary commercial and contractual subject matter expert for data center design and construction contracts across the central region
• Lead the review, negotiation, and approval of contract changes, including change orders, claims, and commercial entitlement assessments
• Manage the end-to-end change management process, including scope verification and cost/schedule impact analysis
• Identify, assess, and escalate commercial and contractual risks proactively, partnering with Legal and Sourcing to develop mitigation strategies
• Review and interpret contract language to provide guidance to site project management teams on rights and obligations
• Collaborate with Pre-Construction, Finance, and Sourcing teams to ensure contract terms align with project budgets and procurement strategies
• Drive programmatic efficiencies in contract administration and commercial controls across the data center portfolio

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in contract management, construction commercial management, or supply chain operations within large-scale capital construction or infrastructure programs
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Legal Studies (J.D.), Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
• Proficiency with Google applications (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides) and Adobe Sign or similar electronic signing tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in data center, mission-critical facility, or large-scale infrastructure construction programs
• Experience negotiating complex construction claims or dispute resolution processes
• Experience with Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contract delivery methods
• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI or digital tools to optimize contract administration workflows and reporting accuracy

About the Company

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. From Messenger and Instagram to the next evolution of social technology in augmented and virtual reality, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens to help build the future of digital connection.