At Cupertino Electric, Assistant Project Managers (APM) are key to coordination between the field team, project team, and our customers. By partnering with the Project Manager, the APM will learn the processes and witness the critical thinking required for approaching our projects from a strategic lens. The APM will gain a deep understanding of CEI’s scope of work on a project. Additionally, they contribute to, review, and track project activities including change orders, submittals, tracking logs, and related project documents.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned. Employees must abide by all requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety programs, and licensure and health screenings. Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the standards of Cupertino Electric, Inc.

• Lead team meetings and provide guidance to Project Engineers and Project Coordinators in partnership with the Project Manager and field team.
• Partners with scheduling department to gather all data required to populate CEI schedule.
• Identifies cost impacts associated with RFIs, submittals, and design changes and provides timely notification.
• Prices change orders consistently and in a timely manner for project manager review and approval.
• Manages close out documents.
• Coordinate commissioning activities w/ 3rd party. Tracks and follows up on open items.
• Maintain strong working partnerships with vendors and subcontractors. Coordinates accurate material releases on time and consistent with project documents. Track material releases, changes and coordinate delivery with construction schedule.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
These are the observable and measurable attributes and skills required to perform successfully the essential functions of the job and are generally demonstrated through qualifying experience, education, or licensure/certification.

• Serve as the go-to person to help resolve any issues or problem areas.
• Actively thinks about new ways to improve or change processes. Brings innovative and entrepreneurial thinking to a project.

• Prior experience working on semi-remote jobsites, supervising others. Large electrical/data center build experience highly desired.
• Good working knowledge of MS applications including Excel.

• Prior experience in electrical estimating and the ability to accurately estimate change order pricing.
• Experience with estimating software.

• Scheduling ability with Microsoft Projects and/or Primavera P6 experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Electrical Code.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience that, in the sole judgment and discretion of Company, would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications may qualify.

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

Licensure/Certifications: None required.

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.