Assistant Project Manager - Energy

Cupertino Electric; Chino (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Cupertino Electric is hiring an Assistant Project Manager - Energy to support complex electrical construction projects in California. The role emphasizes coordination between field and project teams, reviewing RFIs, submittals, and change orders, and ensuring timely delivery of project documents.

Successful candidates will have a background in electrical construction or MEP projects, strong MS Excel and scheduling skills, and the ability to work on-site at project locations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's preferred in CM/Engineering or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years as Project Engineer in electrical construction or MEP experience; 5+ years overall experience recommended.
• Valid state driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship not provided.

Responsibilities

• Lead team meetings and provide guidance to Project Engineers and Project Coordinators with the Project Manager and field team.
• Gather data with scheduling department to populate the CEI schedule.
• Identify cost impacts associated with RFIs, submittals, and design changes and notify accordingly.
• Price change orders consistently and promptly for PM review and approval.
• Manage close-out documents.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with 3rd parties; track open items.
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors and subcontractors; coordinate material releases with the construction schedule.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Project

Primavera P6

Accubid estimating

Electrical code knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Accubid estimating software

MS Excel

Job description

Posting Title: Assistant Project Manager - Energy Reports To: Project Manager Location: Chino Hills, CA Salary Range: $81,000 to $106,000

This position primarily involves working on-site at the project location or in office. Travel frequency and duration will vary depending on the role and project timeline.

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 Since 1954, 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. And we've done it with integrity for more than 70 years. We're problem solvers and innovation seekers. We're team players and safety fanatics. And we're proud to be part of Quanta Services (PWR:NYSE), North America's largest employer of skilled craft labor. Because what we do 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.
• Partners with scheduling department to gather all data required to populate CEI schedule.
• Identifies cost impacts associated with RFIs, submittals, and design changes and provides timely notification.
• Prices change orders consistently and in a timely manner for project manager review and approval.
• Manages close out documents.
• Coordinate commissioning activities w/ 3rd party. Tracks and follows up on open items.
• Maintain strong working partnerships with vendors and subcontractors. Coordinates 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.

• Serve as the go-to person to help resolve any issues or potential problem areas.
• Actively thinks about new ways to improve or change processes. Brings innovative and entrepreneurial thinking to a project.
• Prior experience working on semi-remote jobsites, supervising others. Renewables/Large Electrical/Data Center build experience highly desired.
• Good working knowledge of MS applications including Excel.
• Prior experience in electrical estimating and the ability to accurately estimate change order pricing.
• Experience with Accubid estimating software preferred.
• Scheduling ability with Microsoft Projects and/or Primavera P6 experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Electrical Code and Civil Construction.

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 preferred.

Licensure/Certifications: None required.

Experience: Three (3) or more years of experience specifically as a Project Engineer in electrical construction, or MEP experience in general contracting. Minimum five (5)+ years of related experience, including some time managing smaller projects.

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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