Senior Project Manager

Posting Title: Senior Project Manager

Reports To: Director of Project Management

Location: Los Angeles, California

Salary Range: $160,000 to $195,000

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 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

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager that will manage projects and project teams successfully from qualification, through estimate, pre-construction, mobilization, execution, and closeout. In collaboration with the Superintendent and field team, this role is responsible for ensuring all project and contractual agreements are met and performed safely and professionally within established budgets and timeframes. You will play a key role in establishing team member roles and responsibilities and taking the lead in defining the structure and communication expectations to ensure efficient work and progression.

Scope: Receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goals. Provides guidance to subordinates within the latitude of established company policies. Recommends changes to policies and establishes procedures that affect immediate organization(s).

Complexity: Works on issues of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors, including an understanding of current business trends. Follows processes and operational policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Acts as advisor to subordinate(s) to meet schedules and/or resolve technical problems. Develops and administers schedules, performance requirements; may have budget responsibilities.

Discretion: Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results will add to costs and may impact the short-term goals of the organization.

Interaction: Frequently interacts with subordinate supervisors, customers, and/or functional peer group managers, normally involving matters between functional areas, other company divisions or units, or customers and the company. Often must lead a cooperative effort among members of a project team.

Supervision: Manages, perhaps through subordinate supervisors, the coordination of the activities of a section or department with responsibility for results, including costs, methods and staffing. In some instances this manager may be responsible for a functional area and not have any subordinate employees.

ABOUT YOU

You have notable experience managing people and projects within the commercial, utility, alternative energy, or data center markets. You possess dynamic leadership and management skills to influence and drive positive outcomes. Developing and growing your team members is just as important as successfully managing the planning, execution, and financial performance of your projects. You bring a breadth of technical knowledge in the estimating, project cost accounting, scheduling, procurement, productivity tracking, and reporting methods necessary to profitably complete electrical construction 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'll be empowered to build new relationships to enhance your future business development opportunities. In addition to overseeing high-performance project teams over multiple projects, you will serve as a leader and mentor by fostering and maintaining an inclusive team environment. 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: Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a Master's degree; At least five (5) years of Project Manager level experience in electrical construction or related activities in a leadership role and managing projects. 2 years of managing professional staff.

Driving Record: Valid state-issued driver's license and satisfactory driving record.

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.