Assistant Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join their dynamic Energy Division in Long Beach. This role is pivotal in coordinating complex construction projects, ensuring effective communication between field teams and clients. As an APM, you will gain invaluable experience working closely with Project Managers, enhancing your skills in project management and team leadership. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop your career in a supportive environment, where your contributions will directly impact the success of innovative energy projects. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a difference, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in electrical construction or MEP experience.
• Experience in general construction and management roles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project activities and documentation.
• Lead team meetings and guide Project Engineers.
• Maintain partnerships with vendors and subcontractors.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Team Coordination

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management

Job description

Job Description

Posting Title:

Assistant Project Manager-Distributed -Energy Division

Location:

Long Beach, CA-100% on-site

Salary Range:

$95,000 to $120,000. Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.

WHO WE ARE

For nearly 70 years, Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) has been powered by people who’ve built a reputation for delivering high-profile, complex projects. Real, tangible things that alter the landscape and improve lives. But even more than that, we’ve built a reputation for integrity. We’re problem solvers and innovation seekers. We’re team players and safety fanatics. And we always—always—do the right thing. Even when no one is looking. Because what we do here is important, but how we do it is everything.

THE ENERGY TEAM

Our Energy Group at CEI builds projects from the field to the grid. Whether it’s a solar, battery storage, substation, EV charging, microgrid or converter station project, our skilled project managers, engineers, and field employees deliver when it matters most. We work with customers on programs of all sizes—those spanning several smaller sites or spanning several thousand acres. Besides building some of the nation’s largest utility-scale solar plants and installing more EV charging stations in California than any other contractor, we are dedicated to running a business that is environmentally responsible.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re seeking an Assistant Project Manager ready to positively impact a complex construction project. At Cupertino Electric, Assistant Project Managers (APM) are key to coordination between the field team, project team, and our customers. APMs are expected to maintain exceptional working partnerships with vendors and subcontractors and assist in the review and tracking of project activities, including request for proposals, change orders, submittals, tracking logs, and related project documents. You’ll facilitate learning for yourself and others, prepare/drive/document team meetings, and direct the work of Project Engineers and Project Coordinators in partnership with the Project Manager and field team.

• Lead team meetings and provide guidance to Project Engineers and Project Coordinators in partnership with the Project Manager and field team.
• Partner with scheduling department to gather all data required to populate CEI schedule.
• Identify cost impacts associated with RFIs, submittals, and design changes and provide timely notification.
• Price change orders consistently and in a timely manner for project manager review and approval.
• Manage close out documents.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with 3rd parties. Track and follow up on open items.
• Maintain strong working partnerships with vendors and subcontractors. Coordinate accurate material releases on time and consistent with project documents. Track material releases, changes, and coordinate delivery with construction schedule.

ABOUT YOU

You bring innovative and entrepreneurial thinking to a project with prior experience supervising and/or providing guidance to others. You possess technical knowledge and communication skills, which are vital to an Assistant Project Manager’s success. You have experience providing in-house support to Project Managers such as coordinating, tracking quantities complete for billing, and managing project activities and documentation. You bring a willingness to learn and are on the lookout for ways to improve existing processes.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN

As an Assistant Project Manager (APM) at Cupertino Electric, you will be empowered to learn the skills and competencies required to become a successful Project Manager. APMs have the opportunity to execute Project Manager level activities within the safety of the larger Project Team. This is when all of the deep, technical, and process-guided learning comes into play. Partnered with a Project Manager, through practice and feedback, you will learn the processes, and witness the critical thinking required for strategic project approach, which will in turn set you up for a successful future on your career path. You will be interacting extensively with the CEI Production Team, customers, and vendor and subcontractor partners, giving you opportunities to cultivate relationships and build your professional network.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience that, in the sole judgment and discretion of Company, would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications may qualify.

Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or similar.

Licensure/Certifications: None required.

Experience: Three (3) or more years of experience in electrical construction, or MEP experience in general contracting plus other three (3) years in general construction and/or management roles. Civil and/or structural experience a plus.

Driving Record: Valid state-issued driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

*Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

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