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Administrative Assistant
Cupertino Electric, Inc.San Jose, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 29 May 2025
💰 $60,000/yr($50,000/yr – $60,000/yr)
About the role
Posting Title: Administrative AssistantReports To: Executive Administrative Assistant Location: San Jose, California / Hybrid Salary Range: $25.00/hour to $30.00/hourFinal 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 ENERGY 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 work with customers on programs of all sizes—those spanning several smaller sites or spanning several thousand acres. Besides building some of the nation’s largest utility-scale solar plants and installing more EV charging stations in California than any other contractor, we are dedicated to running a business that is environmentally responsible.ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking an organized and dynamic Administrative Assistant to provide daily support to Energy Group. This key team player is vital in ensuring information flow between office, field, vendors, and general contractors.As an Administrative Assistant, you’ll assist in the coordination of job start and job close, contract routing, tracking PM schedule: set up meetings, travel, and catering, and maintaining job files and controlled forms/logs. Other support responsibilities may include copying, faxing, and scanning, handling important documentation such as proposals, bid presentations, pre-qualifications, and change orders, and submittals, RFI’s and RFI’s, and work orders.ABOUT YOU
You have general administrative experience and bring a wide skillset that includes organizational, time management, and project manager skills. Working in a fast-paced environment and balancing different priorities is second nature to you. You are tech-savvy with experience in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.WHAT YOU WILL GAIN
As an Administrative Assistant, you have the chance to learn the nuts and bolts of our industry and build your professional network. You’ll interact with teams across the organization and experience first-hand how decisions are made and how problems are solved. You get to play a key role in bridging the information flow between our office and field personnel, as well as engaging with vendors and general contractors.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.Licensure/Certifications: None required.Experience: Two (2) years of administrative experience required. Experience in the construction industry preferred.*Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship. #LI-VR1PLEASE NOTE: CEI will never ask for any money or financial information from applicants during the hiring process. To learn more about "job scams" how to avoid them, click here. 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
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 ENERGY 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 work with customers on programs of all sizes—those spanning several smaller sites or spanning several thousand acres. Besides building some of the nation’s largest utility-scale solar plants and installing more EV charging stations in California than any other contractor, we are dedicated to running a business that is environmentally responsible.ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking an organized and dynamic Administrative Assistant to provide daily support to Energy Group. This key team player is vital in ensuring information flow between office, field, vendors, and general contractors.As an Administrative Assistant, you’ll assist in the coordination of job start and job close, contract routing, tracking PM schedule: set up meetings, travel, and catering, and maintaining job files and controlled forms/logs. Other support responsibilities may include copying, faxing, and scanning, handling important documentation such as proposals, bid presentations, pre-qualifications, and change orders, and submittals, RFI’s and RFI’s, and work orders.ABOUT YOU
You have general administrative experience and bring a wide skillset that includes organizational, time management, and project manager skills. Working in a fast-paced environment and balancing different priorities is second nature to you. You are tech-savvy with experience in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.WHAT YOU WILL GAIN
As an Administrative Assistant, you have the chance to learn the nuts and bolts of our industry and build your professional network. You’ll interact with teams across the organization and experience first-hand how decisions are made and how problems are solved. You get to play a key role in bridging the information flow between our office and field personnel, as well as engaging with vendors and general contractors.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.Licensure/Certifications: None required.Experience: Two (2) years of administrative experience required. Experience in the construction industry preferred.*Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship. #LI-VR1PLEASE NOTE: CEI will never ask for any money or financial information from applicants during the hiring process. To learn more about "job scams" how to avoid them, click here. 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
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