Posting Title: Project Manager - Commercial/Industrial
Reports To: Director of Project Management
Location: Greater Los Angeles Area | Sante Fe Springs, California
Salary Range: $130,000 to $150,000
*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.
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 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 COMMERCIAL TEAM
Our strong project management teams, dedicated in-house engineering resources and skilled union field staff work together seamlessly to deliver commercial projects that are as innovative and unique as the clients who build them.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Construction Project Manager at Cupertino Electric, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of complex construction projects and/or complex scopes of work on capital projects. You will manage the planning, execution, and financial performance of your projects/scopes using business practices that are consistent with our company values - people, safety, integrity, innovation, and excellence.
Own the financial performance of the assigned project or project scopes, including cost control, forecasting, margin protection, and overall commercial success.
Coordinate and lead daily/weekly planning meetings with Superintendents, General Foremen, and Project Engineers to review progress, develop means and methods, assess staffing and equipment needs, and manage long-lead procurement and subcontractor sequencing.
Review estimates, drawings, and specifications to understand scope, validate budget assumptions, and determine resource needs, construction methodology, and schedule requirements.
Develop and maintain accurate monthly job cost updates for project or project scopes, including cost-to-complete assessments, budget reallocations, and contingency planning.
Create, review, negotiate, and approve change orders for project or project scopes with clients, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure proper scope alignment and financial recovery.
Plan, coordinate, and supervise the activities of both company crews and subcontractors to ensure work is executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements.
Proactively identify risks related to design gaps, scope conflicts, procurement delays, constructability issues, workforce needs, schedule constraints, and site conditions.
Develop and implement mitigation strategies including resequencing work, clarifying scope, accelerating procurement, or escalating design issues early through formal channels.
Maintain a project risk register and conduct regular risk review meetings to ensure potential issues are tracked, owned, and acted upon before they impact cost or schedule.
Monitor leading indicators such as submittal timelines, cost variances, and long-lead equipment status to anticipate challenges and prevent downstream impacts.
Interpret and enforce contract requirements to ensure project execution aligns with all commercial, technical, and administrative obligations.
Resolve technical challenges and unforeseen field issues quickly and collaboratively to avoid schedule impacts or rework.
Serve as the subject matter expert for the project or assigned scopes, ensuring clarity of requirements, specifications, and contract obligations.
Communicate effectively and consistently with department leads, engineers, superintendents, stakeholders, and clients to maintain alignment and transparency.
Partner closely with the Production team to ensure Superintendents, General Foremen, and Foremen fully understand plans, specifications, and installation requirements so field execution matches client expectations.
Ensure all work is performed to the highest standards of safety, quality, and productivity, supporting CEI's safety culture and operational excellence.
Lead all project closeout activities, including punch list completion, documentation, O&M submittals, as-built verification, financial closeout, retention collection, and support for claims resolution.
Represent and model CEI's culture and values, engaging in company initiatives, fostering positive working relationships, and contributing to organizational improvement and growth.
Scope: Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and the process by which to meet goals. Provides direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance. Administers company policies that directly affect subordinate employees. Recommends changes to unit or sub-unit policies. Management reviews work to measure meeting of objectives.
Complexity: Works on issues where analysis of situation or data requires review of relevant factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action.
Discretion: Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results will cause delays in schedules.
Interaction: Frequently interacts with subordinate supervisors and functional peer groups. Interaction normally requires the ability to gain cooperation of others, conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific projects or schedules.
Supervision: Provides direct supervision to professional individual contributors and/or skilled, support individual contributors (e.g., technicians, designers, support personnel). Acts as advisor to unit or sub-units and may become actively involved, as required, to meet schedules and resolve problems.
ABOUT YOU
Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, supervisory and planning skills.
Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, methods), union jurisdiction, labor agreements, and negotiations.
Strong business acumen.
Ability to manage projects and/or project scopes from $15M to $30M in monetary value.
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:
Typically requires 5+ years of related experience managing Electrical Construction on Commercial or Industrial Projects and/or project scopes.
Typically requires 5+ years of management experience, including client interface and solicitation, planning and execution, project delivery, and staff supervision.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, supervisory and planning skills.
Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, methods), union jurisdiction, labor agreements, and negotiations.
Strong business acumen.
Ability to manage projects and/or project scopes from approximately $15M to $30M in monetary value.
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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CEI is a place where every single person can-and does-have 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.
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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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.
