Sr Mechanical Engineer
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Kansas City, MO
RESPONSIBILITIES: · Prepare designs, specifications, and drawings for repair and replacement/upgrade of building 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: o Manage the preparation of designs, specifications and drawings for repair and replacement/upgrade of building mechanical systems and other related systems/components. o 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: o Manage the performance of construction administration services during major repair and replacement/upgrade of building mechanical systems and other related systems/components. o Supervise and coordinate sub-contractors to assure proper installation of equipment and delivery of services. o Work closely with clients and vendors to ensure on time, according to specifications, within budget implementation of projects. o 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: o 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. o Prepare and review reports for mechanical systems from a design, operation and maintenance perspective including identification of items requiring remedial action and estimated repair costs. o Provide engineering, supervision and project management support for existing data center operations. o Troubleshoot emergencies, potential problems and issues, and organize and supervise resolution. · Ongoing Operations Support o Provide ongoing technical support, management and oversight of vendors as necessary. o Continually develop local contractor network associations.
QUALIFICATIONS: · BS in Mechanical Engineering or other related field · 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. · Mechanical / HVAC industrial design experience is preferred. · 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. · Travel as needed based on client / project needs.