Assistant Project Manager - Data Center Construction

Cupertino Electric•Port Washington, WI

10h•Onsite

About The Position

We are 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, submittmits, 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. 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.

Requirements

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.
High School Diploma or GED required.
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.
Valid state-issued driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
Authorized to work in the United States.
Not eligible for sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or similar preferred.
Innovative and entrepreneurial thinking.
Prior experience supervising and/or providing guidance to others.
Technical knowledge and communication skills.
Experience providing in-house support to Project Managers such as coordinating, tracking, and managing project activities and documentation.
Willingness to learn and improve existing processes.

Responsibilities

Coordinate between the field team, project team, and customers.
Maintain working partnerships with vendors and subcontractors.
Assist in the review and tracking of project activities, including change orders, submittals, tracking logs, and related project documents.
Facilitate learning for self and others.
Drive team meetings.
Direct the work of Project Engineers and Project Coordinators in partnership with the Project Manager and field team.
Create standardization procedures and documentation for other sites.
Mentor Project Engineers on standard procedures.
Execute Project Manager level activities within the safety of the larger Project Team.
Cultivate relationships and build professional network.