Design Project Lead, Data Center Design and Construction

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

Minimum Qualifications

* Registered or licensed professional with a degree‑qualified in Architecture or Engineering

* 8+ years of professional experience in mission-critical building design, construction, and/or operations

* Project management experience

* Experience in leading and managing multidisciplinary teams

* Experience on large-scale design and construction projects

* Experience with industry standards, building codes, and safety standards

* Experience with Google Suite, Revit/BIM, Bluebeam, Autodesk, ACC, or similar design software applications

* Knowledge depth (SME) of building systems design and architectural details for steel, concrete, and mass timber structures

* 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

* Knowledge of mission-critical building systems, including mechanical, electrical, control, and fire protection systems

* Knowledge of industry standards, building codes, and safety standards, including IBC, ASCE, and European equivalents

* Knowledge of environmental, health, and safety programs

* Proven analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

* Experience in providing solutions to complex projects under pressure

* Presentation and communication skills to peers, stakeholders, and leadership

* Effective communication skills; fluent in English, as the role requires coordination with English-speaking internal teams, external partners, and regulatory agencies

Preferred Qualifications

* LEED Accreditation

* Experience in supporting construction and cost estimating processes

* Owner's representative experience, or experience performing Program or Project Management; PMP Certification

* Experience on large scale Data Center design and construction projects

* Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), Unifier, Visio, and Oracle P6

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 ensuring 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…