Facility Project Manager at Meta in Dekalb, Illinois

Job Description:

Meta is seeking a data center Facility Project Manager to join our Data Center Facility Operations team. Our data centers serve as the foundation upon which our software operates to meet the demands of our customers. The Facility Project Manager is accountable for the portfolio of physical infrastructure projects on an operational data center campus and for ensuring the global retrofit standard is properly implemented across the site portfolio. The portfolio includes projects in electrical, mechanical, controls, and fire / life safety systems such that you will need to have a working knowledge of these disciplines. The responsibilities of this role include coordination and prioritization of a wide range of project planning and execution, developing project charters, work breakdown structures, and resource-loaded schedules. . This individual will be coordinating all required resources necessary for successfully executing the retrofit portfolio at the site providing prioritization of work with cross-functional partners.

Facility Project Manager Responsibilities:

• Manage and prioritize a portfolio of projects at a multiple building data center site. This includes intake, prioritization, and coordination of Retrofit Project Schedules with other campus-related activities


• Manage project and portfolio experience with cross-functional communication, delegating tactical communication to the retrofit team as applicable


• Manage individual projects as required to support prioritizing workloads, as the portfolio necessitates


• Leverage all related tools and internal milestone schedules to properly sequence activities for all site retrofits, regardless of size


• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the retrofit team staffing model supports retrofit portfolio needs


• Represent site for programs, standards, and processes through holistic retrofit lifecycle


• Primary site level point of contact during retrofit concept and design development


• Maintain the development of project charters, schedules, resource requirements, and work breakdown structures as required based on data center site portfolio needs


• Monitor risks and negative trends relative to optimized delivery of goals and collaborate with Construction Project Managers to mitigate risks (Financial, Schedule, Safety, and Quality)


• Coordinate efforts of a project team including Project Controls, Safety, Quality Assurance/Control, Scheduling, Engineering and other cross functional partners to ensure successful delivery of projects


• Ensure execution of commissioning process leveraging on site Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) resources and commissioning agents as applicable


• Ensure execution of all document turnover including accurate record drawing, owners manuals, asset information, etc


• Work directly with Sourcing Managers to help develop vendor contracts


• Occasional travel as required 10 percent

Minimum Qualifications:

• 7+ years project management experience in any combination of construction, operations, maintenance, and project planning in complex environments


• Familiar with Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, and Fire & Life Safety Systems, and applicable building codes


• Experience in comprehending plans, specifications, and equipment shop drawings


• Experience forecasting project budgets, schedules, and resources


• Experience communicating across a broad range of roles/teams


• Experience with one or more Project Management IT toolsets (ie: Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, ProCore, e-builder, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in critical environment projects


• Retrofit portfolio management experience


• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as engineering or project management


• Proficiency with Maintenance Planning tools such as Hexagon, SAP, etc


• PMP or equivalent Project Management certification


• Proficiency in communicating issues and successes with respective operations groups


• Proficiency in working with sourcing and contract resources is essential

About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today-beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.



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 accommodations-ext@fb.com.


$116,000/year to $166,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits


Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta. Apply Now