Assistant Project Manager - Energy

Cupertino Electric, Inc. - Tri-Cities, WA

Hiring: Assistant Project Manager - Energy Company: Cupertino Electric, Inc. Location: Tri-Cities, WA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 14:25:23 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, Project Management About the job Experience: •Three (3) or more years of experience specifically as a Project Engineer in electrical construction, or MEP experience in general contracting. Minimum five (5)+ years of related experience, including some time managing smaller projects. •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. •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. •Cupertino Electric Inc. aims to make cei.com accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, please contact us at [email protected] or 1-(877)-747-4CEI. Required Skills: •Assistant Project Manager - Energy •Senior Project Manager •Lead team meetings and provide guidance to Project Engineers and Project Coordinators in partnership with the Project Manager and field team. •Partners with scheduling department to gather all data required to populate CEI schedule. •Identifies cost impacts associated with RFIs, submittals, and design changes and provides timely notification. •Prices change orders consistently and in a timely manner for project manager review and approval. •Manages close out documents. •Coordinate commissioning activities w/ 3rd party. Tracks and follows up on open items. Qualifications: •Serve as the go-to person to help resolve any issues or potential problem areas. •Actively thinks about new ways to improve or change processes. Brings innovative and entrepreneurial thinking to a project. •Prior experience working on semi-remote jobsites, supervising others. Renewables/Large Electrical/Data Center build experience highly desired. •Good working knowledge of MS applications including Excel. •Prior experience in electrical estimating and the ability to accurately estimate change order pricing. •Scheduling ability with Microsoft Projects and/or Primavera P6 experience preferred. •Knowledge of Electrical Code and Civil Construction. •Any combination of education and experience that, in the sole judgment and discretion of Company, would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications may qualify. •High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or similar preferred. •Valid state-issued driver’s license and satisfactory driving record. Compensation: •$81,000 - $106,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!