Design Project Lead, Data Center Design and Construction

Meta; Denver, Reston, Menlo Park, San Francisco (CO, VA, CA, CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking a Design Project Lead for our Data Center Design Engineering organization, focused on critical facilities. You will oversee the design and construction administration as an Owner’s Representative, leading Civil, Structural, Landscape, and Architecture disciplines.

In this role you will coordinate with internal planning, construction management, safety, and operations teams, as well as external engineers of record and contractors, to deliver data center capacity safely, on time,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or similar Engineering qualification.
• 8+ years of professional experience in mission-critical building design, construction, and/or operations.
• Strong project management experience and ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with IBC, ASCE, and European equivalents and safety standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with cross-functional teams and regulators.
• LEED accreditation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead CSLA disciplines as SME and Owner’s Representative.
• Oversee design development and construction administration for data centers.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners to ensure schedule, budget, and quality.
• Apply AI-enabled workflows to optimize design and construction processes.

Skills

Multidisciplinary leadership

Large-scale projects

Building systems knowledge

Code standards knowledge

English communication

AI tool awareness

Education

Bachelor's in Architecture or engineering

Licensed professional (Architect/Engineer)

Tools

Revit/BIM

Bluebeam

ACC

Unifier

Visio

Oracle P6

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

• 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; 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