Senior Engineer / Project Manager (Engineering & Construction)

Company Description

Ascent, LLC is a leading provider of comprehensive solutions for the planning, design, engineering, development, and operation of data centers and other mission critical facilities. Headquartered in Saint Louis, MO, Ascent specializes in powerful, efficient, and technologically advanced mission critical facilities and offers clients a broad range of delivery models spanning shell & core, build-to-suit, turnkey, and outsourced critical systems operations. Founded in 1998, Ascent provides a full spectrum of fast-track services that include project programming, design management, facility assessment, development and construction management, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance operations. Today, Ascent focuses on providing clients with innovative solutions and services yielding the highest levels of operational autonomy, efficiency, and control. Ascent’s clients include some of the most demanding mission critical organizations spanning multiple industries, Fortune 500 firms, and service providers.  Our business is growing fast and we are currently seeking a talented Senior Project Engineer / Project Manager.

Job Description

TITLE: 

Senior Engineer / Project Manager (Engineering & Construction)

LOCATION: 

Plano, TX 

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.