Assistant Project Manager - Data Center - PM Standardization

Assistant Project Manager Data Center Construction

Reports To : Project Executive

Location : San Jose, California | Los Lunas, New Mexico | Columbus, Ohio | New Albany, Ohio | Eagle Mountain, Utah | Urbandale, Iowa | Sparks, Nevada | Bowling Green, Ohio | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Santa Teresa, New Mexico | Port Washington, Wisconsin

Salary Range : $80,000 to $105,000

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.

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.

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.

Who We Are

For more than 70 years, Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) has been powered by people who've built a reputation for delivering high-profile, complex projects. Real, tangible things that alter the landscape and improve lives. But even more than that, we've built a reputation for integrity. We're problem solvers and innovation seekers. We're team players and safety fanatics. And we alwaysalwaysdo the right thing. Even when no one is looking. Because what we do here is important, but how we do it is everything.

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. For decades, CEI is a leading provider of design, installation and commissioning of 20M+ square feet of data center space totaling over 4 GW of electrical systemsincluding infrastructure built to support AI-driven technologies.

About The Role

We're seeking an Assistant Project Manager ready to positively impact a complex construction project. At Cupertino Electric, Assistant Project Managers (APM) 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.

Knowledge : Developing professional expertise, applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.

Job Complexity : Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Builds productive internal / external working relationships.

Supervision : Normally receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects or assignments.

About You

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.

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. This is when all of the deep, technical, and process-guided learning comes into play. Partnered with a Project Manager, 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Experience : 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.

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.

CEI will never ask for any money or financial information from applicants during the hiring process.

CEI is a place where every single person canand doeshave an impact on the work we do and the communities we serve. Here, you can build your own story and grow to your full potential. You can collaborate and celebrate with amazing people. And you'll go home every day knowing you helped contribute to important work that shapes people's lives. Our commercial, data center and energy projects may be complex, but our approach is simple. We build great things and we do it with great people.

Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.