Assistant Project Manager - O&M

Location: Urbandale, Iowa (Hybrid) | Remote

Salary Range: $68,250 to $89,000. This position is eligible for the annual performance bonus plan. Final determination of starting pay will vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience.

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, and team players who are part of Quanta Services (PWR:NYSE), North America's largest employer of skilled craft labor. 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.

About The Role

Assistant Project Managers (APM) at Cupertino Electric are key to coordination between the field team, project team, and customers. By partnering with the Project Manager, the APM will learn the processes and critical thinking required for strategic project approaches.

• Contribute to, review, and track project activities including change orders, submittals, tracking logs, and related project documents.
• 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.
• Identify cost and schedule impacts associated with RFIs, submittals, and design changes and provide timely notification.
• Price change orders consistently and in a timely manner for project manager review and approval.
• Develop and manage close-out documents as the Project progresses.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with third parties and track follow-ups on open items.
• Maintain strong working partnerships with vendors and subcontractors.
• Coordinate accurate material releases on time and consistent with project documents.
• Track material releases, changes, and coordinate delivery with the construction schedule.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the go-to person to help resolve issues or potential problem areas.
• Actively think about new ways to improve or change processes and bring innovative, entrepreneurial thinking to projects.
• Prior experience working on semi-remote jobsites and supervising others is beneficial.
• Good working knowledge of MS applications including Excel.
• Prior experience in electrical estimating and accurately estimating change order pricing.
• Knowledge of Electrical Code and Civil Construction.

What You Will Gain

As an Assistant Project Manager (APM) at Cupertino Electric, you will be empowered to learn the skills and competencies required to become a successful Project Manager. APMs have the opportunity to execute Project Manager-level activities within the safety of the larger Project Team. You will learn processes and witness critical thinking required for strategic project approaches through practice and feedback. You will interact extensively with the CEI Production Team, customers, and vendor and subcontractor partners, cultivating relationships and building your professional network.

Requirements

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