Preconstruction Project Manager - Energy

Posting Title: Preconstruction Project Manager - Energy
Reports To: Director, Preconstruction
Location: Hybrid | Remote
Salary Range: $76,500 to $143,000

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
Since 1954, 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. And we've done it with integrity for more than 70 years. We’re problem solvers and innovation seekers. We’re team players and safety fanatics. And we're proud to be part of Quanta Services (PWR:NYSE), North America's largest employer of skilled craft labor. Because what we do 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
The Pre-Construction Project Manager will manage the startup phase of major projects. They will assist with maintaining CEI standardization among remote, new project teams on PV and BESS projects.

Travel: to jobsites as required

Support project team at a program level with the following;

• Document & process control to standardize CEI jobsites
• Guide & manage mobilization including IT coordination, file server setup, job site office setup, local vendor identification & selection
• Work closely with Project Executive, Procurement, & Pre-Con team for long drive material procurement.
• Manage outside engineering subcontractors & supervise both reoccurring internal & external (client facing) engineering meetings.
• Manage AHJ permitting as required & coordinate permit comment responses.
• Review and manage compliance requirements throughout the design & mobilization phase
• Aggregate divisional material and service requirements if possible
• Coordination/Support of newly hired project team member

Assist with Budgeting and Scheduling

• Coordination with AHJ’s, Client, consultants and project team during the proposal development, negotiation and pre-mobilization phase
• Research/develop and qualify vendors, consultants and subcontractors to support estimating and project teams
• Sequence and prioritize activities per project schedule and manage subcontractor and vendor deliverable dates to meet schedule requirements
• Evaluate subcontractor & vendor quotes and compare to budget documents and conformance with project documents.

ABOUT YOU

• Experience with quote analysis and major buyout.
• Knowledge of contract interpretation & requirements.
• Excellent oral and written skills required.
• Software: Microsoft Suite, Understanding of Primavera P6 schedules, Blue Beam

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: Bachelor’s degree or industry experience.

Licensure/Certifications: None required. 

Experience: 5 years project engineering or project management in the solar or battery storage industry with a deep understanding of electrical & civil design. 

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