Project Manager - Modular - Data Center

Cupertino Electric, Inc.; Edgerton (WI); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Cupertino Electric, Inc. seeks a Project Manager for Modular Data Center Construction, primarily based in Edgerton, Wisconsin. This role entails managing day-to-day operations, ensuring project budgets and timelines are met, and leading a high-performance team.

Ideal candidates possess 5+ years in electrical construction, strong project management skills, and a background in leading teams. A Bachelor’s in a relevant field is preferred but experience can substitute.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical construction managing multi-million-dollar projects.
• Experience managing teams and projects in commercial, utility, or data center markets.
• Strong knowledge of estimating and project cost accounting.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead projects from qualification to closeout.
• Establish project execution plans and provide scheduling.
• Identify and address project risks and issues.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management

Cost accounting

Scheduling

Risk management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

Job description

Project Manager – Modular - Data Center Construction

Reports To: Director of Project Management

Location: Edgerton, Wisconsin | Salt Lake City | Remote

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

Travel will vary in frequency and duration depending on the role and project timeline.

About the Role

As a Manufacturing & Construction Project Manager at Cupertino Electric, you will be responsible for the day‑to‑day operations of Modular 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. Some travel to the plant is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead projects and project teams successfully from qualification, through estimate, pre‑construction, production, and closeout. Ensure all project and contractual agreements are met and performed safely and professionally within established budgets and timeframes.
• Establish project execution plan and provide scheduling and coordination for each project. Collaborate with product development and production teams to ensure projects are completed on schedule.
• Identify project risks and potential issues. Develop and execute recovery action plans.
• Manage project financials, review and approve invoices, track budget variance, job cost, and productivity, and report on financial performance.
• Successfully negotiate change orders.
• Act as key point of contact with customers and end‑user owners. Manage and develop customer and subcontractor relationships.

Scope

Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and the process by which to meet goals. Provides direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance. Administers company policies that directly affect subordinate employees. Recommends changes to unit or sub‑unit policies. Management reviews work to measure meeting of objectives.

Complexity

Works on issues where analysis of situation or data requires review of relevant factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action.

Discretion

Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results will cause delays in schedules.

About You

You possess dynamic leadership and management skills to influence and drive positive outcomes. You have thorough knowledge of the estimating, project cost accounting, scheduling, procurement, productivity tracking, and reporting methods necessary to profitably complete electrical construction projects. You have experience with union workforces and labor rate calculations. In addition to your technical knowledge, you have a history of successfully leading teams and are passionate about developing and growing employees to their full potential.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Licensure/Certifications: None required.

Experience: Five (5) years of experience in electrical construction or related activities in a leadership role managing multi‑million‑dollar projects. Five (5) years of experience managing people and electrical construction projects within the commercial, utility, alternative energy, or data center markets.

Cupertino Electric, Inc. is 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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