Assistant Project Manager - Modular - Data Center

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

Job summary

A prominent electrical contractor in Houston is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager to coordinate complex construction projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of project engineering experience in electrical construction or MEP. Responsibilities include managing project activities, facilitating team meetings, and providing support to the Project Manager. A Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field is preferred, alongside strong communication and problem-solving skills. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $81,000 to $106,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Project Engineer in electrical construction.
• Experience managing smaller projects with MEP experience.
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate between the field team, project team, and customers.
• Review and track project activities, including change orders.
• Drive team meetings and direct Project Engineers in their work.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management knowledge

Technical knowledge

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or similar

Job description

### Description**Posting Title:**Assistant Project Manager – Modular - Data Center**Reports To:** Senior Project Manager**Location:** Houston, Texas**Salary Range:** $81,000 to $106,000Final 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 MODULAR TEAM**Modular solutions by CEI anticipate and solve ongoing problems for data center operators. Our proven, factory-built and tested data center infrastructure products bring deployments online faster, more reliably, and with less risk than conventional methods.**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 change orders, submittals, tracking logs, and related project documents. You’ll facilitate learning for yourself and others, drive team meetings, and direct the work of Project Engineers and Project Coordinators in partnership with the Project Manager and field team.**Knowledge:** Developing professional expertise, applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.**Job Complexity:** Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Builds productive internal/external working relationships.**Supervision:** Normally receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects or assignments.**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, 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 preferred.**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.*#LI-DR1 #IND-APM**PLEASE NOTE:** CEI will never ask for any money or financial information from applicants during the hiring process. To learn more about "job scams" how to avoid them,CEI is a place where every single person can—and does—have an impact on the work we do and the communities we serve. Here, you can build your own story and grow to your full potential. You can collaborate and celebrate with amazing people. And you’ll go home every day knowing you helped contribute to important work that shapes people’s lives. Our commercial, data center and energy projects may be complex, but our approach is simple. We build great things and we do it with great people.The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department, program or project needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. 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