Job DescriptionAs a Senior Project Manager/Engineer (Engineering & Construction) you will manage large-scale data center expansion projects by overseeing design, budgeting, scheduling, and contractor coordination to ensure timely, high-quality, and cost-effective delivery. You will also provide consulting services by evaluating existing building systems, recommending upgrades, and maintaining strong client and vendor relationships to support ongoing operations and future opportunities.
Responsibilities- Prepare designs, specifications, and drawings for repair and replacement/upgrade of building electrical/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.
- 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/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.
- Project Engineering/Management responsibilities:
- Manage the performance of construction administration services during major repair and replacement/upgrade of building electrical/mechanical systems and other related systems/components.
- Supervise and coordinate sub-contractors to assure proper installation of equipment and delivery of services.
- Work closely with Ascent's clients and vendors to ensure on time, according to specifications, within budget implementation of projects.
- Maintain detailed records on all installed wiring, cabling, UPS, HVAC, fire protection, emergency generator, security and mechanical systems and components.
- 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/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- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- 5 plus 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.
- Electrical industrial design experience is preferred.
- Ability to estimate projects using RS Means.
- 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.
- Ability to travel across the U.S. based on project needs and ability to work flexible hours.
This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.
For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents. For certain sales roles, Wesco also offers a commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the applicable commission plan.
In addition, Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here.
