Sr. Project Manager/Project Engineer

JOB TITLE: Sr. Project Manager/Project Engineer
LOCATION: St. Louis, MO, Plano, TX, Alpharetta, GA, Kansas City, MO, or Little Rock, AR (expected to travel to client sites)
DURATION: FTE
RATE RANGE: $95,000-$195,000

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.
• 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/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:

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other related field required
• 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.
• 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.

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