Senior Engineer / Project Manager (Engineering & Construction)

TITLE: 

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 subcontractors 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/owners 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. 
• Preconstruction 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 RFPs to include development of contractual terms and conditions relating to proposal/bid pricing.  Evaluate responses award contracts and oversee activity through satisfactory completion.
• Consulting / Owners 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 Information :

This position reports to the site Director Engineering & Construction.

All interested candidates should visit 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.

Ascent LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We are committed to harboring an inclusive and diverse work environment and welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race age gender sexual orientation gender identity religion disability national origin protected military or veteran status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.  These terms apply to all stages of employment with our company.  Ascent LLC actively works to create an inclusive environment where all of our employees can thrive and we understand that having a wide range of experiences viewpoints and backgrounds help to make us both a stronger employer and a stronger business.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime