Project Manager - Data Center Construction

Location: Port Washington, WI

Salary Range: $89,250 to $160,000. 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. The pay scale listed is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements.

Who We Are

Since 1954, Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) has been powered by people who’ve built a reputation for delivering high-profile, complex projects. We’re problem solvers and innovation seekers, team players and safety fanatics. We’re proud to be part of Quanta Services (PWR:NYSE), North America's largest employer of skilled craft labor.

The Data Center Team

We build mission-critical data centers throughout the U.S. to ensure crucial information accessed by millions of people is always available and secure. CEI is a leading provider of design, installation, and commissioning of 20M+ square feet of data center space totaling over 4 GW of electrical systems—including infrastructure built to support AI-driven technologies.

About the Role

As a Construction Project Manager at Cupertino Electric, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of construction projects and the successful management of a high-performing team. You will manage the planning, execution, and financial performance of your projects using business practices consistent with our company values: people, safety, integrity, innovation, and excellence.

• Manage and lead projects and project teams successfully from qualification, through estimate, pre-construction, mobilization, execution, and closeout.
• Ensure all project and contractual agreements are met and performed safely and professionally within established budgets and timeframes.
• Establish project execution plan and provide scheduling and coordination for each project.
• Collaborate with Superintendent and field team to ensure projects are completed on schedule.
• Identify project risks and potential issues. Develop and execute recovery action plans.
• Manage project financials, review and approve invoices, track budget variance, job cost, and productivity, and report on financial performance.
• Successfully negotiate change orders.
• Act as key point of contact with customers and end-user owners. Manage and develop customer and subcontractor relationships.
• Source and qualify new opportunities.
• Develop and manage a high-performance team. Provide mentorship and training to employees to ensure growth and development.

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.

About You

You possess dynamic leadership and management skills to influence and drive positive outcomes. You have thorough knowledge of estimating, project cost accounting, scheduling, procurement, productivity tracking, and reporting methods necessary to profitably complete electrical construction projects. You have experience with union workforces, labor rate calculations, and collective bargaining agreements. In addition to your technical knowledge, you have a history of successfully leading teams and are passionate about developing and growing employees to their full potential.

What You Will Gain

Upon joining the team at Cupertino Electric, you’ll be exposed to a new, diverse community of client, vendor, and subcontractor partners. You will be empowered to build new relationships to enhance your future business development opportunities. As a Project Manager, you will manage CEI’s projects in line with goals, financial parameters, and within the project timeline and specification to optimize revenue growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction. You’ll have access to CEI’s top-notch tools and internal resources to support your success.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or similar preferred.
• Five (5) years of experience in electrical construction or related activities in a leadership role managing multi-million-dollar projects.
• Five (5) years of experience managing people and electrical construction projects within the commercial, utility, alternative energy, or data center markets.
• 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.

Licensure/Certifications: None required.

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.