Director, Engineering

2 weeks ago

Saint Louis, United States Ascent LLC. Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany Description

Elevating Mission Critical

Ascent delivers 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. With more than two decades of experience, Ascent serves as a trusted partner for all critical infrastructure needs. At Ascent, everything we do comes down to a simple mantra: Elevating Mission Critical. These three words represent a philosophy we live by, with our actions guided by our core values. Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, with teams across the country, we are always looking for committed, collaborative talent to join our team and help provide an unmatched experience for customers. Learn more about Ascent here: www.ascentcorp.com. 

Job Description

TITLE: 

Director, Engineering & Construction Site Services     

 

LOCATION: 

 

St. Louis, MO

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

  • 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.
Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

  • 10+ years of relevant experience required in the field of Project Management, Technical Engineering, Mission Critical Operations, etc. Technical expertise relating to data center engineering and operations is preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Construction Management or equivalent technical experience is required. 
  • Ability to review, understand, and interpret mechanical and architectural drawings to a level that allows the development of production documents. Familiarity with the National Electrical Code requirements, environmental requirements including hazardous material, spill prevention, and other regulatory guidelines, general building maintenance, and vendor maintenance.
  • Exceptional project management and organizational skills.  Strong analytical and decision-making skills and advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.  Ability to maintain performance level under varying degrees of pressure and uncertainty, and effectively dealing with situations for which few or no guidelines exist.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.  Presents himself/herself well to customers with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, applying appropriate grammar; listen attentively before proposing solutions; present ideas in a logical, compelling manner in both small and large group settings; communicate technical information to a non-technical audience; and integrate large volumes of information from multiple sources.
  • Self-starter with a strong desire for achievement and ambition who can demonstrate the ability to lead a team while being an excellent team player.  Must be able to relate to Ascent’s company culture.
  • Travel as needed, approximately 25%
  • Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft office computer applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS Project.


Additional Information

 

This position reports to the VP, Engineering & Construction

 

All interested candidates should visit www.ascentcorp.com and select the careers tab to apply for the position or respond to this ad.

 

Ascent, LLC offers a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life insurance, 401(k), PTO, paid holidays, casual work environment and more.

 

 

Ascent, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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