Architect, Data Center Design

Facebook; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 122,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking an experienced Architect for Data Center Design to support global standards and manage design activities. The role involves collaboration with various teams, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and leading change initiatives. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for professionals in the field.

Benefits

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Civil, Structural, Landscape, or Architectural fields.
• Experience with industry standards and building codes.

Responsibilities

• Manage change management and standardization of design activities globally.
• Collaborate with internal partners and consultants to implement changes.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Licensed Architect (RA)

PMP Certification

LEED Accreditation

Tools

Revit/BIM

Bluebeam

Office

Job description

**Summary:**

Meta is seeking an Architect, Data Center Design professional to support Global Standards within the Data Center Design team. In this role, you will support CSLA standardization from ideation through change management processes, ultimately influencing and implementing decisions within the standards library for implementation globally. Our data centers are the foundation upon which our software operates enabling innovation for the company. Building and operating data centers the "right" way from the day they go live is synonymous with ensuring capacity availability and capital conservatism. The data center design team approaches facility design from the chips on the server boards to the facility mechanical and electrical distribution systems which ensure and maximize efficiency of our compute infrastructure.

**Required Skills:**

Architect, Data Center Design Responsibilities:

1. Manages change management and standardization of Civil, Structural, Landscape & Architect related activities globally

2. Collaborate with cross-functional internal partners and external consultants to evaluate, coordinate & lead implementation of changes to the Facebook Data Center Global Standards

3. Technical leader managing consultants to implement global programmatic design and/or initiatives, ensuring business goals, technical needs, and contract terms are met

4. Review CSLA change management and provide feedback

5. Collaborate with multiple teams across different disciplines

6. Drive project schedules while working closely with design and construction to ensure milestones and completion dates are on track

7. Lead CSLA change initiatives with project teams in schematic design, design development, and construction administration to support the project manager during construction

8. Travel to datacenter sites when needed

9. Respond on an as-needed basis to emergencies

10. Detail-oriented, possess organizational skills, biased-for-action, and drive progress with little direction.

**Minimum Qualifications:**

Minimum Qualifications:

11. 10+ years of professional experience in one or more of the following disciplines: Civil, Structural, Landscape and Architectural

12. Experience with industry standards, building codes and safety standards

13. Experience with Office, Revit/BIM and Bluebeam

14. Experience improving cost assessment and design through different applications

15. Experience with cross-discipline teams to design critical facility systems

16. Experience with project management approaches, tools and phases of the project lifecycle

17. Experience with planning strategy and tactics

18. Experience troubleshooting and using analytical skills to make decisions supported by data

19. Experience with formal change management processes

20. Proven track record in team management and shall have a background in all aspects of Civil, Structural, Landscape design & Architecture.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

Preferred Qualifications:

21. Licensed Architect (RA) or Structural PE or Civil Engineer PE

22. Minimum of 5 years of experience in mission critical facility, healthcare, laboratories, industrial or aerospace industry, design, construction, operations, and/or maintenance

23. Owner’s representative experience

24. PMP certification

25. LEED accreditation

26. Understanding of site planning and interdependent disciplines, such as mechanical and electrical systems and project delivery processes needed to support our growing fleet of Data Centers.

**Public Compensation:**

$122,000/year to $169,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

**Industry:** Internet

**Equal Opportunity:**

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [e-mail].