Assistant Project Manager - O&M

Cupertino Electric; Urbandale (IA); Hybrid; USD 68,250 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus eligibility

Job summary

Cupertino Electric is seeking an Assistant Project Manager - O&M in Urbandale, IA. This hybrid/remote role focuses on coordinating between the field team and project staff, supporting the Project Manager in change orders, submittals, and tracking project activities.

The position emphasizes collaboration with vendors, cost control, and on-time delivery across energy projects. Eligible for an annual bonus and a robust benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Education and experience aligned with construction management, project coordination, or similar roles.
• Experience with electrical construction, renewables, or civil/MEP projects is a plus.
• Familiarity with change orders, submittals, and project documentation processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and attend team meetings with Project Engineers and Coordinators.
• Identify cost and schedule impacts from RFIs, submittals, and design changes.
• Price change orders and obtain PM review/approval in a timely manner.
• Develop and manage close out documents as the project progresses.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with third parties and track open items.
• Maintain strong partnerships with vendors and subcontractors; track material releases.

Skills

Project coordination

MS Excel

Cost tracking

Vendor relations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or similar

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Posting Title: Assistant Project Manager - O&M

Reports To: Senior O&M Specialist

Location: Urbandale, Iowa (Hybrid) | Remote

Salary Range: $68,250 to $89,000

*This position is eligible for the annual performance bonus plan.

This position primarily involves working remotely or in an office.

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

At Cupertino Electric, Assistant Project Managers (APM) are key to coordination between the field team, project team, and our customers. By partnering with the Project Manager, the APM will learn the processes and witness the critical thinking required for approaching our projects from a strategic lens. The APM will gain a deep understanding of CEI's scope of work on a project. Additionally, they contribute to, review, and track project activities including change orders, submittals, tracking logs, and related project documents.

• Lead team meetings and provide guidance to Project Engineers and Project Coordinators in partnership with the Project Manager, Production Manager, field team and Trade Partners.
• Identifies cost and schedule 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.
• Develops and manages close out documents as the Project progresses.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with 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

• Serve as the go‑to person to help resolve any issues or potential problem areas.
• Actively think 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.
• 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 (Renewable Energy preferred) or MEP/Civil/Structural 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.

PLEASE NOTE

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