Senior Engineer / Project Manager

Job Description
TITLE:

Senior Engineer / Project Manager (Engineering &
Construction)
LOCATION:

Dallas, TX area
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 SupportProvide ongoing technical support, management and oversight of vendors as necessary.
Continually develop local contractor network associations.