Project Coordinator - Data Center - Pre Construction

Project Coordinator - Data Center - Preconstruction

Reports To: Chief Estimator - Data Center Division Location: San Jose, California | Des Moines, Iowa | Remote Salary Range: $24.00/hour to $34.00/hour 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.

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.

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 Role

This Project Coordinator is an integral part of the Estimating and Preconstruction Team. The successful candidate demonstrate exceptional administrative, coordination and time management skills in support of our Data Center Estimating and Preconstruction efforts. In this role, the Project Coordinator provides administrative support and coordination for bid and preconstruction efforts including drawing and document downloads, RFQ Response coordination, bid form and proposal management and organization, data and metric collection and maintenance, meeting and presentation support.

• Bid document/drawing downloads, maintenance and tracking. Includes proactive management of Building Connected updates.
• Document QA and verification.
• Coordination with Chief, Assistant Chief and Lead Estimators for drawing and document distribution.
• Coordination and tracking for customer, GC and vendor NDAs.
• Draft RFP and proposal response preparation.
• Pipeline tracking support and maintenance.
• Bid data tracking and maintenance.

Skill: Has substantial understanding of the job and applies knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks. Job Complexity: Works on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations. Supervision: Normally receives little instruction on daily work, general instructions on newly introduced assignments.

About You

You have a love for order and organization. Working in a fast-paced environment is familiar, and you are flexible and able to adjust to changing situations. You are a natural when it comes to communication and can be seen as "the glue that holds a project together." You have exceptional communication, writing and organizational skills. Most of all, you're passionate about upholding Cupertino Electric's values of integrity, safety, excellence, innovation, and people, learning relevant aspects of the business, and being an asset to your team.

As a Project Coordinator, you will play a key role in the operations of a construction project. You will interact and engage with our project teams and field personnel – allowing you to get an understanding of the partnership that takes place behind-the-scenes to ensure the success of a project. Furthermore, you will make an impact by coordinating multiple aspects of a project in a fast-paced and challenging work environment. You will learn to communicate with different levels within the organization by working closely with different teams.

Here at Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI), we are committed to fostering an environment where you can collaborate with skilled colleagues who have diverse expertise and backgrounds.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

• Education: High school diploma or GED required; College Degree preferred.
• Licensure/Certifications: None required.
• Experience: Three (3) to (5) years of experience required in a support role in the construction industry.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

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.