Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cupertino Electric, Inc. delivers complex electrical, energy, commercial, and infrastructure projects. The Assistant Project Manager supports coordination among field teams, project teams, customers, vendors, and subcontractors while partnering with the Project Manager to manage project activities, costs, schedules, documentation, commissioning, and closeout processes.
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
- 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
Skills
- •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
- 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
- Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or similar preferred
- 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
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.
- 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.
- You can build your own story and grow to your full potential.
- You can collaborate and celebrate with amazing people.
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