Assistant Project Manager - Data Center Construction Lead

Cupertino Electric, Inc.; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 81,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Cupertino Electric, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support a modular data center project in Sparks, NV.

The role focuses on coordinating between the field, project team and customers, reviewing submittals, change orders, and project documents while mentoring Project Engineers and Coordinators. You will help establish standard procedures, drive team meetings, and maintain schedules with vendors and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering or similar preferred.
• Three (3) or more years of experience as a Project Engineer in electrical construction or MEP experience in general contracting.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead team meetings and provide guidance to Project Engineers and Project Coordinators in partnership with the Project Manager and field team.
• Coordinate with scheduling to gather data for CEI schedule.
• Identify cost impacts from RFIs, submittals, and design changes; notify promptly.
• Price change orders consistently and timely for PM review.
• Manage close out documents.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with 3rd parties; track open items.
• Maintain strong partnerships with vendors and subcontractors; ensure timely material releases.

Skills

Project coordination

Team leadership

Communication

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

MS Project

Primavera P6

Estimating software

Job description

Cupertino Electric, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support a modular data center project in Sparks, NV.

The role focuses on coordinating between the field, project team and customers, reviewing submittals, change orders, and project documents while mentoring Project Engineers and Coordinators. You will help establish standard procedures, drive team meetings, and maintain schedules with vendors and subcontractors.