Posting Title: Project Manager - Special Systems
Reports To: Project Executive, Special Systems
Location: San Francisco, California | San Francisco Bay Area
Salary Range: $140,000 to $180,000
*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 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.
Industry & Specialized Experience
Aviation & Transit Expertise: Proven experience managing construction projects in live operational environments, such as active airport terminals (SIDA areas) or transit hubs.
Low Voltage Systems Mastery: Deep technical knowledge of specialized systems, including CCTV, access control, structured cabling (fiber/copper), public address (PA) systems, and baggage handling controls.
Regulatory Compliance: Familiarity with industry-specific standards such as FAA Advisory Circulars, TSA screening equipment deployment (SEDS), and local transit authority safety protocols.
Technical Documentation: Ability to interpret complex blueprints, riser diagrams, and BIM (Building Information Modeling) software for integrated systems.
Tele Data & Fiber Optic Installations: In-depth understanding of ANSI/TIA, BICSI, and NEC standards for copper and fiber systems; adept at quality control This is good!
Security & Audio-Visual Systems: Proficiency in structured cabling and integration of CCTV, access control, PA/VA systems, and smart conferencing solutions. Converged network experience, pre-functional testing, field of views, testing of door progression and hardware, an understanding of a great QA/QC and commissioning plans of these systems
Cellular DAS (Distributed Antenna Systems): Experience in RF planning, signal testing, and compliance with in-building coverage regulations. same as security minus the field of views but adding in heat mapping and coverage
Fire Alarm Systems & Code Compliance: Thorough knowledge of NFPA?72 for design, installation, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm and mass-notification systems. Familiar with NEC Article?760 and plenum/fire-rated cable requirements, plus local amendments.
Industry Standards & Best Practices: Familiarity with BICSI manuals such as TDMM, ITSIMM, TPMRM for structured cabling and teledata project management. Practical experience with field guides covering optical fiber best practices. Adherence to NEC, NFPA, TIA, and local building/residential codes.
Permitting & Building Code Knowledge: Skilled in navigating local building permit processes for low voltage systems-especially fire alarm installations-and coordinating with DBI/plan review and AHJs. Understanding of California Electrical Code and San Francisco amendments for low-voltage classifications, Class?1/2/3 circuits, and licensed contractor standards.
Additional Systems (Plus): AV, PA, WIFI, LAN network, Data Storage/servers, Smart rest rooms, Long haul fiber, Car counting systems for garages, Nurse CALL, OSHPD experience, EVIDS and wayfinding networks, Shared use systems in aviation and kiosks, Security check points, Train control and COMMS in transit, BMS;
Critical Industry / Market Experience: Healthcare, Aviation, Transit, Water treatment, High rise residential, Mission critical
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.
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: RCDD certification a plus.
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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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.
