Sr. Project Manager/Engineer (Engineering & Construction)

Ascent, now part of Wesco, is a leading provider of mission-critical facility solutions across North America. With deep expertise in data center development, engineering, and operations, Ascent supports thousands of sites for top-tier clients, delivering reliable performance and innovative technology. As part of the Wesco family, Ascent continues to set the standard for safety, service, and operational excellence in the critical infrastructure sector.

As a Senior Project Manager/Engineer (Engineering & Construction) you will manage large-scale data center expansion projects by overseeing design, budgeting, scheduling, and contractor coordination to ensure timely, high-quality, and cost-effective delivery. You will also provide consulting services by evaluating existing building systems, recommending upgrades, and maintaining strong client and vendor relationships to support ongoing operations and future opportunities.

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.
• 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

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• 5 plus 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.