Site Development Manager
Menlo Park, CA • San Francisco, CA • Remote, US • Full Time+ 2 more•Full Time
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Meta designs, builds, leases and operates the most innovative and efficient data centers in the world. Leading and executing smart development strategy is critical to leading the AI race by ensuring capacity availability, speed to market, risk management, and flexibility and capital and operational cost efficiency. Meta is seeking a highly experienced, organized and outgoing development leader to join the Data Center Site Development team and help build its rapidly scaling owned data center property portfolio.
A successful Site Development Manager candidate is a proven industry leader who has a keen aptitude to think both strategically and analytically, to dive into the details and also assess projects and issues from a global view, and to develop out-of-the-box solutions and navigate the challenges that accompany projects of large scale. The Site Development Manager is tenacious, results driven and a driven project manager. A focus on communicating effectively, forming partnerships and influencing and driving internal and external stakeholders is a requirement for this position.
Site Development Manager Responsibilities
- Drive coordination and execution of holistic and life-cycle development execution to increase critical capacity for Meta in both new markets and in expansion of existing regions
- Drive the entitlements process (e.g., zoning, land use permitting) to ensure accurate and timely submission and execution of the necessary site entitlements and permits to meet project timelines
- Lead the diligence and development process to vet prospective sites and assess site risks and opportunities by analyzing regional and site - specific information pertaining to (i) permitting and land use data (ii) information regarding federal, state and local taxes and incentives (iii) data on energy (including renewable energy), water and wastewater availability and cost (iv) network connectivity (vi) legal and physical risk and associated financial implications
- Take the lead role in organizing communications by creating scalable processes with and tracking progress towards on-time delivery of projects by key internal and external stakeholders in support of the site selection effort, including capacity planning, data center design and construction, external consulting partners, network engineering, legal, tax, policy and finance
- Work with a wide range of key project team members to influence success, ensure alignment among all internal stakeholders and to find creative ways to overcome obstacles in the site development process
- Negotiate, execute and track critical development and associated agreements to support build-out of sites and supporting infrastructure
- Drive the preparation of project recommendations for presentation to management for approval
- Influence the development of Meta's near- and long-term data center location and leased portfolio strategy
- Lifecycle execution of portfolio of existing sites under construction or in operations to facilitate on time and quality delivery and development of the site that meets permit requirements and local expectations
- Develop scalable, efficient tools and processes to improve delivery and communication for data center site development
- This role requires 25-50% travel
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Planning, Science or Environmental management
- 12 + years of direct site development experience, or equivalent experience leading delivery of large scale, complex development projects
- Proven experience autonomously and successfully managing multiple projects and coordinating with internal staff and external consultants, vendors and other stakeholders to ensure project success
- Experience with a range of project management tools and software, (e.g. Google Suite, Excel, project management software, PowerPoint, etc)
- Proven experience leading negotiations with City and other relevant Authorities Having Jurisdiction to deliver critical development agreements
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced technical degree, law degree or MBA
- Experience in leading large and complex engineering infrastructure projects
- Experience leading teams of development or engineering professionals
For those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position, please click here for additional information.
About Meta
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
$188,000/year to $256,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
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Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations) in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, fill out the Accommodations request form .