Project Executive

Posting Title: Project Executive – Data Center ConstructionReports To: Director of Regional Operations, Data Center Location: Columbus, OhioSalary Range: $185,000 to $225,000 *This position is eligible for the annual performance bonus plan.  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 AREFor 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 DATA CENTER TEAM We build mission-critical data centers throughout the U.S. to ensure crucial information accessed by millions of people is always available and secure. For decades, CEI is a leading provider of design, installation and commissioning of 20M+ square feet of data center space totaling over 4 GW of electrical systems—including infrastructure built to support AI-driven technologies. ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Project Executive at Cupertino Electric, you are responsible for the account management and strategic operations for a portfolio of electrical construction projects. The primary tasks are the successful management of a high-performing team of project managers and associated support staff as well as maintaining and developing client relationships. You will drive the planning, execution, and financial performance of your projects – from bid pursuit to project closeout - using business practices that are consistent with our company values – people, safety, integrity, innovation, and excellence. 

• Project Development

Projects are the core building block of our business model. From building relationships with customers, end-users, general contractors and other partner companies, to preconstruction activities and building a management team, our Project Executives lead an A to Z effort in pursuing, pricing, and planning projects. Our PXs are well-versed in construction processes and project management, and have a seasoned, professional approach to securing and managing large, complex construction projects. The PX is responsible for tracking opportunities and maintaining a log of their opportunity pipeline. In the pursuit phase, our PXs are meeting with the general contractors and customers, writing proposals, reviewing terms and conditions and meeting with upper management to communicate the risks and rewards of each pursuit through the Project Charter process. Once the project pursuit is approved, the PX oversees the development of the detailed estimate which serves as the basis for the project budget and manpower schedule. A detailed estimate review with upper management is then scheduled to obtain final approval. If successful, the PX assembles the management staff, coordinates with our field leadership, and oversees the preconstruction activities to ensure we have an advanced plan to execute the work and to schedule a joint field/office job start meeting. The PX is also responsible for weekly monitoring of all activity on the project and reporting the project status to upper management. 

• Customer Relationships

PXs are expected to maintain a book of work within their network of contacts and meet informally with them periodically to discuss future plans, position us for work that fits our project profiles, and provide informal assistance that will establish CEI as a preferred partner. The basis for a solid backlog of our ideal project profile, is a solid and growing relationship with key preferred general contractors and facility owners. Building these relationships with integrity and in an ethical manner is a CEI priority. CEI does not “buy” work, provide under the table kickbacks, or remit money or items of significant value to either general contractors or owners. Our value is based on the work we do, and the quality and manner in which we do it. 

• People Development

CEI is in the people business because we need people to complete our projects on schedule and within budget. We care not only that we make mone