Project Manager - Data Center Construction

Cupertino Electric, Inc.

$106K — $160K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years managing electrical construction projects worth millions.
  • Experience with union workforces and labor rate calculations.
  • Background in construction management, business, or engineering preferred.
  • High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Leadership experience fostering team growth and performance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage construction projects from start to finish.
  • Establish and coordinate project execution plans with teams.
  • Identify risks and develop recovery plans to mitigate issues.
  • Oversee project financials, including budgeting and invoicing.
  • Negotiate change orders effectively with clients and partners.
  • Serve as the main contact for customers and develop relationships.
  • Mentor and develop a high-performance team to ensure project success.

Benefits

  • Eligible for annual performance bonus.
  • Access to advanced tools and resources to succeed.
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
  • Access to a diverse community of clients and partners.
  • Encouraged to build new relationships for business growth.
Full Job Description
Description

Posting Title: Project Manager - Data Center Construction

Reports To: Senior Project Manager

Location: Bowling Green, OH

Salary Range: $106,500 to $160,000

*This position is eligible for the annual performance bonus plan.

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.

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 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 that are 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.

ABOUT YOU

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.

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: None required.

Experience: 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.

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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The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department, program or project needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

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