Assistant Project Manager - Energy

Reports to: Project Executive
Location: Henderson, Texas

Pay

Salary Range: $98,000 to $115,000. Final determination of starting pay will vary based on market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program.

About Us

Since 1954, Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) has built a reputation for delivering high-profile, complex projects with integrity. We’re problem solvers, innovation seekers, team players, and safety fanatics. As part of Quanta Services (PWR:NYSE), North America's largest employer of skilled craft labor, we focus on tangible projects that improve lives.

The Energy Team

Our Energy Group builds projects from the field to the grid, including solar, battery storage, substations, EV charging, microgrids, and converter stations. We work on programs of all sizes and are dedicated to environmental responsibility. We’ve built some of the nation’s largest utility-scale solar plants and installed more EV charging stations in California than any other contractor.

About the Role

We’re seeking an Assistant Project Manager to positively impact complex construction projects. Assistant Project Managers (APM) coordinate between the field team, project team, and customers, maintaining strong partnerships with vendors and subcontractors. You’ll assist in reviewing and tracking project activities, including RFPs, change orders, submittals, and logs.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and document team meetings, directing the work of Project Engineers and Coordinators in partnership with the Project Manager and field team.
• Partner with the scheduling department to gather data for CEI schedules.
• Identify cost impacts associated with RFIs, submittals, and design changes, providing timely notification.
• Price change orders consistently and promptly for Project Manager review and approval.
• Manage close-out documents and coordinate commissioning activities with third parties.
• Track and follow up on open items, maintaining strong vendor and subcontractor relationships.
• Coordinate accurate material releases on time, consistent with project documents.
• Track material releases, changes, and coordinate delivery with the construction schedule.

Knowledge & Job Complexity

• Developing professional expertise, applying company policies to resolve a variety of issues.
• Works on problems of moderate scope, analyzing situations or data to determine appropriate action.
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and builds productive internal/external relationships.

Supervision

Normally receives general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions on new projects or assignments.

About You

You bring innovative and entrepreneurial thinking, with prior experience supervising or guiding others. Strong technical knowledge and communication skills are vital. You have experience providing in-house support to Project Managers, such as coordinating, tracking quantities for billing, and managing project activities and documentation. A willingness to learn and improve processes is key.

What You Will Gain

As an Assistant Project Manager at Cupertino Electric, you’ll learn the skills and competencies required to become a successful Project Manager. You’ll execute Project Manager-level activities within the safety of the larger team, gaining hands-on experience in processes and critical thinking for strategic project approaches. You’ll interact extensively with the CEI Production Team, customers, and vendor/subcontractor partners, building your professional network.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or similar preferred.
• Three or more years of experience as a Project Engineer in electrical construction, or MEP experience in general contracting.
• Minimum five years of related experience, including managing smaller projects.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States; this position is not eligible for sponsorship.