Data Center Design Lead, Critical Facilities

Meta; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking a Design Project Lead for Data Center Design Engineering to oversee Civil, Structural, Landscape, and Architecture disciplines across greenfield, leased, and retrofit facilities.

You will manage design development, procurement, and construction administration as an Owner’s Representative, coordinating with internal and external partners to deliver capacity safely, on time, and within budget.

Qualifications

• Experience in mission-critical building design and construction.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, control, and fire protection systems.
• 8+ years of professional experience in design, construction, or operations of critical facilities.
• Proven experience with industry standards and building codes (IBC/ASCE).
• Strong presentation and communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead Civil, Structural, Landscape, and Architecture disciplines across new builds and retrofits.
• Oversee schematic design through commissioning as Owner’s Representative.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, EoR, general contractors, and regulators to deliver on time and on budget.
• Develop and track project milestones, resources, and risks; drive mitigations.
• Prepare and evaluate RFPs, contracts, change orders, and submittals.
• Support knowledge sharing and onboarding of new team members.

Skills

Civil

Structural

Landscape

Architecture

Project Management

Stakeholder Liaison

English Fluency

Education

Architecture or Engineering degree

Tools

Revit/BIM

ACC

Autodesk

Bluebeam

Job description

Meta is seeking a Design Project Lead for Data Center Design Engineering to oversee Civil, Structural, Landscape, and Architecture disciplines across greenfield, leased, and retrofit facilities.

You will manage design development, procurement, and construction administration as an Owner’s Representative, coordinating with internal and external partners to deliver capacity safely, on time, and within budget.