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Meta · 3 weeks ago

Design Project Lead and Architect, Data Center Design, Engineering, and Construction

Reston, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$144K/yr - $201K/yr

8+ years exp

Meta is seeking a Design Project Lead and Architect experienced in the design and construction of Critical Facilities to become part of our Data Center Design Engineering organization. The role involves overseeing the design and construction administration as an Owner’s Representative and leading the Civil, Structural, Landscape, Architecture disciplines to ensure efficient and reliable data center operations.

Computer Software

Comp. & Benefits

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 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 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/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 embedding 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 status, way forward, and timely resolution of issues

Maintain awareness of project knowledge repository, status, decision, 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 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 fully functioning, integrated systems. Actively guide cross-discipline technical interactions within Meta Design team and EoR to ensure multi-disciplinary team alignment

Develop and support 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 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 Design throughout the project schedule

Qualification

Registered ArchitectData Center DesignBuilding Systems DesignProject ManagementRevit/BIMConstruction ManagementLEED AccreditationAnalytical SkillsFluent in EnglishEffective CommunicationProblem SolvingTeam Collaboration

Required

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

Registered Architect, or equivalent licensure in Civil or Structural Engineering

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

Project Management experience

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

Knowledge in geotechnical/soils 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, controls, 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 providing solutions to complex projects under pressure

Presentation and communication skills to peers, stakeholders and leadership

Effective communications skills, fluent in English