[Hiring] Design Project Lead, Data Center Design and Construction @Meta

Role Description

Meta is seeking a Design Project Lead experienced in the design and construction of Critical Facilities to become part of our Data Center Design Engineering organization. Our data centers are the foundation upon which our software operates. Building and operating reliable and efficient data centers is essential to support the growth of Meta.

The Data Center Design Engineering organization collaborates with all key stakeholders to ensure design and engineering of our data centers incorporate considerations from micro-levels (servers and IT equipment design requirements) to macro-levels (mechanical cooling and power distribution options) to ensure maximum efficiency and reliability of our compute infrastructure.

As an integral part of the Design Development and Delivery Team, this role will operate as the Design Project Lead overseeing the design and construction administration as an Owner’s Representative, and lead the Civil, Structural, Landscape, Architecture (CSLA) disciplines as a subject matter expert.

The Design Project Lead will collaborate with multiple stakeholders including cross-discipline partners across the Design Engineering organization, internal partners such as Planning and Development, Construction Management, Quality, Safety, and Operations as well as external partners including engineers of record (EoR), general contractors, and regulatory agencies to deliver data center capacity safely, on time, within budget, and of high quality.

This is a full-time position providing directional guidance aligned with the pace of fast-tracked design and construction.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in mission-critical building design, construction, and/or operations
• Project management experience
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or similar Engineering qualification
• Registered or licensed professional with a degree in Architecture or Engineering
• Knowledge depth (SME) of building systems design and architectural details for steel, concrete, and mass timber structures
• Knowledge of mission-critical building systems, including mechanical, electrical, control, and fire-protection systems
• Knowledge in geotechnical/soil design, concrete and steel structural design, landscape architecture, sustainable design, interior/exterior finish systems, and design of culinary and physical security systems
• Experience in leading and managing multidisciplinary teams
• Experience on large-scale design and construction projects
• Knowledge of environmental, health, and safety programs
• Experience with industry standards, building codes, and safety standards
• Experience communicating technical information in writing and verbally to cross-functional teams and external partners
• Professional working proficiency in English is required
• Knowledge of industry standards, building codes, and safety standards, including IBC, ASCE, and European equivalents
• Experience analyzing complex technical issues, identifying root causes, and implementing effective solutions in building design or construction projects
• Experience presenting project updates, technical proposals, and design decisions to peers, stakeholders, and leadership
• Experience providing solutions to complex projects with competing priorities and tight deadlines
• Experience with Google Suite, Revit/BIM, Bluebeam, Autodesk, ACC, or similar design software applications
• Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
• Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
• LEED Accreditation
• Owner’s representative experience, or experience performing Program or Project Management; PMP Certification
• Experience on large scale Data Center design and construction projects
• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
• Experience in supporting construction and cost estimating processes
• Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), Unifier, Visio, and Oracle P6

Requirements

• Lead multiple projects through schematic design, design development, construction documents, construction administration and turnover as Project Lead and technical domain lead for the Civil, Structural, Landscape, Architecture (CSLA) disciplines on new builds (greenfield), leased facilities, and retrofit projects
• Lead end-to-end project planning, including requirements gathering, defining the scope, identifying key milestones, and allocating resources
• Serve as the primary technical liaison between business stakeholders and design engineering teams
• Set clear goals and expectations for teams, regularly tracking progress and communicating status updates to stakeholders
• Ensure all project decisions support Meta’s broader organizational goals and technical vision
• Facilitate regular project meetings, retrospectives, and reviews to drive transparency and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with internal cross-functional stakeholders and external partners in resolving issues and leading risk mitigation strategies
• Prepare and issue Request for Proposals (RFP), analyze and make award recommendations, manage and administer project/program-level contracts
• Review and approve change cost proposals, value engineering proposals, invoices, shop drawings, submittals, requests for information, reports/audits/studies, and other design-related deliverables
• Hold EoR teams accountable on deliverables and performance by providing actionable feedback
• Proactively identify risks and remove roadblocks to ensure on-time delivery of project deliverables
• Participate in mock-ups, onsite testing, commissioning, and other quality checks throughout the project life cycle
• Liaise between internal teams, consultants, and contractors across projects and campuses
• Maintain awareness of project knowledge repository, status, decisions, and planning documents
• Provide regular program/project updates to internal stakeholders
• Provide technical expertise and oversight to ensure that the design and construction meet the owner's requirements and industry standards for critical facility systems
• Collaborate with other technical disciplines as required to ensure that the systems are fully functioning and integrated
• Develop and support the onboarding of new teammates to ensure continuity of design support
• Develop cross-discipline knowledge to ensure continuity and build breadth and depth of the overall field design team
• Lead Civil, Structural, Landscape, and Architectural discipline Design, Delivery, and Quality onsite meetings
• Collaborate and support in innovating Design-Construction technology and processes
• Collaborate and engage closely with the Quality Team
• Support Facilities Engineering and Operations Team on knowledge sharing, technical guidance, and system operation of the design throughout the project schedule

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