Assistant Project Manager - Data Center Construction

About the role

We’re seeking an Assistant Project Manager ready to positively impact a complex construction project. At Cupertino Electric, Assistant Project Managers (APMs) are key to coordination between the field team, project team, and our customers. APMs are expected to maintain exceptional working partnerships with vendors and subcontractors and assist in the review and tracking of project activities, including change orders, submittals, tracking logs, and related project documents.

You’ll facilitate learning for yourself and others, drive team meetings, and direct the work of Project Engineers and Project Coordinators in partnership with the Project Manager and field team. You will also create standardization procedures and documentation for other sites, as well as mentor Project Engineers on standard procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain exceptional working partnerships with vendors and subcontractors
• Aid in the review and tracking of project activities, including change orders, submittals, tracking logs, and related project documents
• Facilitate learning for yourself and others
• Drive team meetings
• Direct the work of Project Engineers and Project Coordinators in partnership with the Project Manager and field team
• Create standardization procedures and documentation for other sites
• Mentor Project Engineers on standard procedures

Requirements

• Three (3) or more years of experience specifically as a Project Engineer in electrical construction, or MEP 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

Qualifications

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

Skills

You bring innovative and entrepreneurial thinking to a project with prior experience supervising and/or providing guidance to others. You possess technical knowledge and communication skills, which are vital to an Assistant Project Manager’s success. You have experience providing in-house support to Project Managers such as coordinating, tracking, and managing project activities and documentation. You bring a willingness to learn and are on the lookout for ways to improve existing processes.

Benefits

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.

Pay

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.

Schedule

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.