Job DescriptionTITLE: Senior Engineer / Project Manager (Engineering & Construction)
LOCATION: St. Louis, MO
RESPONSIBILITIES:- Responsible for project management and technical engineering support for large enterprise data center expansion projects.
- Prepare designs, specifications, and drawings for repair and replacement/upgrade of building electrical and/or mechanical systems and other related systems/components. Manage the RFP process.
- Lead Project Team and sub-contractors to ensure that projects are completed within established goals for quality, timeliness, budget, profitability, safety and customer satisfaction.
- Lead and organize project management activities - reviewing and updating the budget, preparing and updating a project schedule, and establishing project communications, standards and files.
- Provide consulting/owner's rep services by proactively evaluating existing building systems and providing recommendations and a plan of action to repair/upgrade/enhance systems.
- Create positive client relationships and pursue new project opportunities that Ascent should engage in with existing customers. Continually develop a strong network with local contractors.
- Pre-construction responsibilities:
- Manage the preparation of designs, specifications and drawings for repair and replacement/upgrade of building electrical and/or mechanical systems and other related systems/components.
- Create and distribute RFP's to include development of contractual terms and conditions relating to proposal/bid pricing. Evaluate responses, award contracts and oversee activity through satisfactory completion.
- Consulting / Owner's Rep responsibilities:
- Manage and/or perform analysis, evaluations and investigations of existing buildings' electrical and/or mechanical systems, with emphasis on power, lighting, life safety, communications and security.
- Prepare and review reports for electrical and/or mechanical systems from a design, operation and maintenance perspective including identification of items requiring remedial action and estimated repair costs.
- Provide engineering, supervision and project management support for existing data center operations.
- Troubleshoot emergencies, potential problems and issues, and organize and supervise resolution.
- Ongoing Operations Support
- Provide ongoing technical support, management and oversight of vendors as necessary.
- Continually develop local contractor network associations.
Qualifications- BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other related field
- 5 + years applicable work experience
- Candidate must be technically proficient in planning and scheduling, and exhibit excellent organizational skills.
- Candidate must possess strong communication skills, the ability to lead coordination meetings and actively facilitate progress in order to achieve scheduled goals.
- Candidate must have a disciplined approach to managing task assignments. People skills, good judgment, and flexibility are critical to this position.
- Knowledge of construction planning, mechanical or electrical systems necessary, building controls, fire systems, security systems; experience in these areas a plus.
- Candidate will be able to work cooperatively with internal administration groups, and to deal directly with customers and contractors to reach mutually acceptable terms and conditions.
- Proficiency with MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project and Auto Cad is desired is required.
- Travel as needed based on client / project needs
Additional InformationThis position reports to the site Director, Engineering & Construction.
All interested candidates should visit www.ascentcorp.com and select the Why Ascent / Careers tab to apply for the position.
Ascent, LLC offers a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life insurance, 401(k), PTO, paid holidays, casual work environment and more.
