Project Manager - Energy

Cupertino Electric, Inc.; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Operations Bonus Plan

Job summary

Cupertino Electric, Inc. in Tri-Cities, WA, is seeking a Project Manager– Energy to lead on-site construction projects with a focus on renewable energy. The role reports to the Senior Project Manager and offers a salary range of $106,000 to $170,000 with eligibility for the Operations Bonus Plan.

Travel varies by project; the successful candidate will manage day-to-day operations, budgets, and team performance while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or similar preferred.
• Licensure/Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent preferred.
• Experience: Three (3) years in renewable energy, PV preferred.
• 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.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

Job description

• This position is eligible for the Operations Bonus Plan.

Description

Posting Title: Project Manager– Energy

Reports To: Senior Project Manager

Location: Tri-Cities, WA

Salary Range: $106,000 to $170,000

• This position is eligible for the Operations Bonus Plan.

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 are seeking Construction Project Management professionals prepared to work as long-term travelers with per diem supplements if applicable. You will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of construction projects and the successful management of a high-performing team. You will manage the planning, execution, and financial performance of your projects using business practices that are consistent with our company values – people, safety, integrity, innovation, and excellence.

About You

You are willing and excited to learn—with a continuous focus on cultivating a growth mindset. You bring a wide range of skills from being organized to communicating through various channels and collaborating with your team members. You are comfortable taking initiative and ownership of your work. You are not afraid to throw on a pair of boots and your protective personal equipment (PPE)—safety first!

What You Will Gain

At Cupertino Electric you’ll be on a career development path to project management. You’ll work directly for a project manager or project executive on a team that partners with field, engineering, and design teams. It’s ok if you don’t have a deep understanding of electrical construction, just be ready to learn and get fired up. You'll have the opportunity to soak up knowledge from everyone you work with – from the journeyman and general foreman to the project team assigning daily tasks. In addition to on-the-job experience and mentoring from your peers, you’ll attend vendor off sites, training classes, and other learning opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or similar preferred.

Licensure/Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent preferred.

Experience: Three (3) years in renewable energy, PV preferred.

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.

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. 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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