Posting Title: Project Manager – Distributed Generation
Reports To: Project Executive
Location: Santa Fe Springs, California
Salary Range: $120,000 to $140,000
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 nearly 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 always—always—do the right thing. Even when no one is looking. Because what we do here is important, but how we do it is everything.
THE DISTRIBUTED GENERATION TEAM
Our Energy Group at CEI builds projects from the field to the grid. Whether it’s a solar, battery storage, substation, EV charging, microgrid, or converter station project, our skilled project managers, engineers, and field employees deliver when it matters most. We are offering this exciting opportunity to join the Distributed Generation Team within our Energy Group working on complex construction projects, leveraging your Project Management experience.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Project Manager role is critical to the success of projects at CEI. Within the Distributed Generation Division, Project Managers will function as General Contractor and must be knowledgeable of all aspects of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project including Civil, Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical disciplines. Additionally, successful candidates will have a solid understanding of all aspects of EH&S. As a Project Manager, this person will be responsible for client satisfaction, financial success, and the professional training, growth, and development of their team members. Project Managers develop, implement, and lead complex commercial strategies with respect to client and subcontractor management with an emphasis on repeat business as well as profitability. Project Managers are expected to manage a variety of complex issues including, but not limited to: schedule delays, subcontractor claims, Owner claims and AHJ, utility, ISO coordination. Our ideal candidate is capable of effectively leading and communicating with a diverse team of engineers, construction, legal and financial professionals, as well as creating comprehensive reports for leadership team review.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Establish and maintain positive working relationships with clients, partners, and local labor
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Understand, comply and enforce CEI standards and procedures
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Responsible for project Profit and Loss, and understanding complex financial transactions
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Ensure that project leadership is informed of any project risks, particularly with respect to impacts to project finances, schedule, or any impact to an outside party (client, AHJ, etc)
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Prioritize CEI safety culture including actions that impact the project safety record
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Responsible for ensuring project quality and compliance with engineered drawings, maintaining the project schedule, as well as construction permitting / permit compliance
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Train, develop and lead a diverse team to achieve a successful project outcome
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Responsible for communicating, tracking, and maintaining project production goals, including developing recovery strategies. Work closely and collaboratively with field leadership to achieve project goals
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Responsible for ensuring commercial and technical contract compliance, and that construction complies with all applicable local, state, and federal codes
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Maintain accurate project records including financials, as-builts, etc.
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Develop and implement complex commercial negotiation strategies
ABOUT YOU
You have experience as General Contractor on large projects (>$30M) and a strong understanding of civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical concepts and drawings. You possess dynamic leadership and management skills to influence and drive positive outcomes. You have thorough knowledge of the 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. You have the ability to proactively identify and implement cost-saving strategies to profitably support projects.
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 have an important responsibility of managing CEI’s projects in line with goals, financial parameters, and within the project timeline and specification with the purpose of optimizing revenue growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction. Armed with CEI’s top notch tools and copious internal resources, with the expertise you bring and a little elbow grease, you’re sure to be successful.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.
Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or similar preferred.
Licensure/Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent preferred.
Experience: Three (3) years in renewable energy, BESS preferred.
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.
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