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About the Role

Meta is seeking a Design Project Lead experienced in the design and construction of Critical Facilities to join our Data Center Design Engineering organization. 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 to deliver data center capacity safely, on time, within budget, and of high quality. This position is full-time providing directional guidance aligned with the pace of fast-tracked design and construction.

Responsibilities

Lead multiple projects through schematic design, design development, construction documents, construction administration and turn-over 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 to ensure on-time and budget delivery of capacity with a focus on safety, quality, operability, and sustainability
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, including from other stakeholders such as Construction Management, and by participating in the project health reviews. Proactively identify risks and remove roadblocks to ensure on-time delivery of project deliverables
In collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders, analyze forward-thinking ideas to identify and mitigate risks, and embed lessons learned into current and future products. Drive opportunities to compress schedules proactively and in response to business needs
Participate in mock-ups, onsite testing, commissioning, and other quality checks throughout the project life cycle in partnership with cross-functional teams to ensure proper installation and commissioning of systems
Liaise between internal teams, consultants, and contractors across projects and campuses to ensure transparency, situational awareness of the status, a way forward, and timely resolution of issues
Maintain awareness of project knowledge repository, status, decisions, and planning documents. Maintain accurate records and documentation. Provide regular program/project updates to internal stakeholders and information sharing, priorities, and feedback to external partners
Provide technical expertise and oversight to ensure that the design and construction meet the owner's requirements and industry standards for critical facility systems, including Manufactured/Owner Furnished Equipment (M/OFE)
Collaborate with other technical disciplines as required to ensure that the systems are fully functioning and integrated. Actively guide cross-discipline technical interactions within Meta Design team and EoR to ensure multi-disciplinary team alignment
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 to facilitate resolution of critical design issues
Collaborate and support in innovating Design-Construction technology and processes
Collaborate and engage closely with the Quality Team, with a focus on area walk-downs, critical benchmarks, systems integration and operation, issue resolution, commissioning script review and implementation, providing technical support and guidance on design-related matters
Support Facilities Engineering and Operations Team on knowledge sharing, technical guidance, and system operation of the design throughout the project schedule

Requirements

8+ years of professional experience in mission-critical building design, construction, and/or operations
Project management experience
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; fluent in English, as the role requires coordination with English-speaking internal teams, external partners, and regulatory agencies
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 in supporting construction and cost estimating processes
Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), Unifier, Visio, and Oracle P6
Experience on large scale Data Center design and construction projects
LEED Accreditation
Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
Owner’s representative experience, or experience performing Program or Project Management; PMP Certification

Skills

Design
Construction
Critical Facilities
Data Center Design
Engineering
Project Management
Civil
Structural
Landscape
Architecture
Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Stakeholder Management
Risk Mitigation
RFP Process
Contract Management
Change Management
Value Engineering
Quality Assurance
Commissioning
Technical Expertise
AI Skill Development
AI Integration
Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)
Unifier
Visio
Oracle P6
LEED Accreditation
Ethical AI Practices
Owner's Representative
Program Management
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Google Suite
Revit/BIM
Bluebeam
Autodesk
Building Systems Design
Architectural Details
Steel Structures
Concrete Structures
Mass Timber Structures
Mechanical Systems
Electrical Systems
Control Systems
Fire Protection Systems
Geotechnical Design
Structural Design
Landscape Architecture
Sustainable Design
Interior Finish Systems
Exterior Finish Systems
Culinary Systems Design
Physical Security Systems Design
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)
Industry Standards
Building Codes
Safety Standards
IBC
ASCE
Technical Communication
Problem Solving
Presentation Skills

Location

Remote

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

8+ years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or similar Engineering qualification

Salary/Compensations

$170,000/year to $234,000/year

Benefits

bonus
equity
benefits

About the Company

Meta's 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.