Director, Engineering & Construction Site Services

Job Description
Provide coordination, direction, and engineering support on client operated data center facilities across the US. Serve as the client primary point of contact related to technical engineering and project support. This role will work closely with our client leadership and local Site Operations teams on daily, monthly and annual programs. This role will include mentoring and managing Project Managers and technical Engineers and have overall responsibility for the team’s projects.
Monitor day-to-day activities for data center operations related to electrical / mechanical equipment, end of life evaluation, load capacity, expansion, etc.In conjunction with our Site Operations team to provide engineering leadership and support.
Coordinate with our Site Operations team and national / local vendors to ensure that equipment performance, part procurement, project delivery and overall data center performance is delivered within established goals for performance and customer expectations.
Respond and / or participate in mission critical events, ie:
outages, equipment failures and other critical events to ensure root cause analysis and engineering recommendations are being presented.
Lead and organize client engineering / management activities –project estimates, update annual and project budgets, create capital improvement programs, prepare project schedules, and establish client communications, standards and files.
Provide ongoing technical support, management and oversight of vendors as necessary.
Continually develop local contractor network associations.
Provide project status updates and awareness through all project phases through final payment / contract closeout.
Review vendor estimates and provide approval of bids, purchase requests and client project invoicing.
Create and / or review MOP’s, SOP’s and other procedural documents in coordination with local Site Operations and vendor partners.
Assist with building permits as required and follow all local government guidelines and environmental regulations.
Create positive client relationships and pursue new project opportunities that Ascent should engage in with existing customers.
Perform regular site visits to ensure knowledge of the facility and equipment performance.
Lead weekly client status meetings.
Create and distribute RFI’s to include development of contractual terms and conditions relating to proposal/bid pricing, drawings and plans. Evaluate responses, award contracts and oversee activity through satisfactory completion.
Manage contractor / vendor teams for replacement/upgrade of building systems.
Supervise and coordinate subcontractors to assure proper installation of equipment and delivery of services.
Manage and/or perform analysis, evaluations and investigations of existing buildings’ power, lighting, life safety, communications and security.
Prepare and review reports for design, operation and maintenance perspective including identification of items requiring remedial action and estimated repair costs.
Provide supervision and project management support for Site Operations teams.
Troubleshoot emergencies, potential problems and supervise resolution.
Represent Ascent in a professional and ethical manner at all times.