Project Coordinator - Data Center Construction

Cupertino Electric, Inc.; Santa Teresa (NM); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cupertino Electric, Inc. is seeking a Project Coordinator for our data center construction teams in Santa Teresa, NM.

You will provide daily support to field operations, project management, and customer teams, ensuring accurate information flow and timely documentation. Key tasks include tracking payroll times for the Production group, processing new hire enrollment documents, and assisting with WO processing, proposals, bids, change orders, submittals, RFIs and RFDs.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required; College Degree preferred.
• Licensure/Certifications: None required.
• Experience: Three (3) years of experience in a construction support role.
• Authorized to work in the United States; no sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Track payroll times for Production and process all New Hire Enrollment docs.
• WO processing; assist with proposals, bid presentations, change orders, submittals, RFIs & RFD documents.
• Maintain and update job files and controlled forms/logs.
• Coordinate schedule, set up meetings, and organize travel and catering.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Adaptability

Zoom

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Zoom

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

Posting Title: Project Coordinator - Data Center Construction

Reports To: Senior Project Manager

Location: Santa Teresa, NM

Salary Range: $20.00/hour to $26.00/hour

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 Data Center Team

We build mission-critical data centers throughout the U.S. to ensure crucial information accessed by millions of people is always available and secure. For decades, CEI is a leading provider of design, installation and commissioning of 20M+ square feet of data center space totaling over 4 GW of electrical systems—including infrastructure built to support AI-driven technologies.

About The Role

We're seeking a Project Coordinator ready to be on the front lines of a project, giving daily support to field, project management, and customer teams. This role regularly communicates with field and safety professionals ensuring proper the flow of information such as tracking payroll times for the Production team and processing all new hire enrollment documentation. The Coordinator will assist in WO processing and proposal, bid presentation, change orders, submittals, and RFI & RFD document processing. Other responsibilities include maintaining and updating job files and controlled forms/logs. You’ll provide coordination and administrative support for project managers including tracking schedule, setting up meetings and organizing travel and catering.

• Tracking PM schedule, set-up meetings, travel, catering, etc.
• Communicate with Field and Safety professionals. Project Coordinators on PV sites is to track Payroll times for Production and process all New Hire Enrollment docs.
• Maintaining and updating job files, controlled forms/logs
• WO Processing on PV site, Project Coordinator would assist with proposal, bid presentation, change orders, submittals, RFI & RFD document processing

About You

You have a love for order and organization. Working in a fast-paced environment is familiar, and you are flexible and able to adjust to changing situations. You are a natural when it comes to communication and can be seen as “the glue that holds a project together.” You have exceptional communication, writing and organizational skills. Most of all, you're passionate about upholding Cupertino Electric's values of integrity, safety, excellence, innovation, and people, learning relevant aspects of the business, and being an asset to your team.

• Excellent communication, written, and organizational skills.
• Adaptable and flexible paired with critical thinking and reasoning skills.
• Strong understanding of software such as Zoom to manage online group presentations and calls.
• Solid experience with Microsoft Office Suite – Word and Excel.

What You Will Gain

As a Project Coordinator, you will play a key role in the operations of a construction project. You will interact and engage with our project teams and field personnel – allowing you to get an understanding of the partnership that takes place behind-the-scenes to ensure the success of a project. Furthermore, you will make an impact by coordinating multiple aspects of a project in a fast-paced and challenging work environment. You will learn to communicate with different levels within the organization by working closely with different teams. Here at Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI), we are committed to fostering an environment where you can collaborate with skilled colleagues who have diverse expertise and backgrounds.

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; College Degree preferred.

Licensure/Certifications: None required.

Experience: Three (3) years of experience required in a support role in the construction industry.

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

Cupertino Electric, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

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