Assistant Project Manager - O&M

Summary

Cupertino Electric, Inc. delivers complex electrical, energy, and infrastructure projects. The Assistant Project Manager - O&M supports coordination among field teams, project teams, customers, vendors, and subcontractors while partnering with the Project Manager to manage project activities, change orders, submittals, commissioning, closeout documents, materials, costs, and schedules.

Responsibilities

• 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 w/ 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

Skills

• Serve as the go-to person to help resolve any issues or potential problem areas
• Actively thinks about new ways to improve or change processes. Brings innovative and entrepreneurial thinking to a project
• 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
• High School Diploma or GED required
• 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
• 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
• Prior experience working on semi-remote jobsites, supervising others
• Renewables/Large Electrical/Data Center build experience highly desired
• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or similar preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Serve as the go-to person to help resolve any issues or potential problem areas
• Actively thinks about new ways to improve or change processes. Brings innovative and entrepreneurial thinking to a project
• 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
• High School Diploma or GED required
• 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
• 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

Nice to Haves

• Prior experience working on semi-remote jobsites, supervising others
• Renewables/Large Electrical/Data Center build experience highly desired
• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or similar preferred

Benefits

• This position is eligible for the annual performance bonus plan.
• This position primarily involves working remotely or in an office.
• APMs have the opportunity to execute Project Manager level activities within the safety of the larger Project Team.
• 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.
• Giving you opportunities to cultivate relationships and build your professional network.