Ascent · 1 day ago
Senior Engineer / Project Manager (Engineering & Construction)
St Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAscent, LLC is a leading provider of comprehensive solutions for data centers and mission critical facilities. They are seeking a Senior Engineer / Project Manager who will be responsible for project management and technical engineering support for large enterprise data center expansion projects, ensuring quality, timeliness, and customer satisfaction.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
STD/LTD
Life insurance
401(k)
PTO
Paid holidays
Casual work environment
Company
Ascent
Elevating Mission Critical We deliver solutions for every aspect of mission critical operations and infrastructure – from data center design and builds, all the way through operations and maintenance support, maximizing uninterrupted performance.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$107MKey Investors
Bank of America
2024-10-30Acquired
2012-04-18Debt Financing· $107M
Leadership Team
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Brad Pauley
VP of Engineering and Construction
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Phil Horstmann
Founder
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