Project Executive - Data Center

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Project Executive – Data Center Construction

Reports To: Vice President Operations – Data Center

Location: Ohio, Wisconsin, Iowa, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, Washington, and California

Salary Range: $150,000 to $255,000

Important Notes: Relocation and/or extensive travel is required. This is not a hybrid or remote position. Hiring in Ohio, Wisconsin, Iowa, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, Washington, and California.

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.

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.

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.

As 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.

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.
They track opportunities, maintain a log of their opportunity pipeline, meet with general contractors and customers, write proposals, review terms and conditions, and communicate risks and rewards through the Project Charter process.
After project pursuit approval, they oversee detailed estimates, obtain approvals, assemble the management staff, coordinate with field leadership, and oversee preconstruction activities to ensure an advanced plan is in place for execution. They also provide weekly monitoring of all activity on the project and report status to upper management.

PXs maintain a book of work within their network of contacts and meet informally to discuss future plans, fit CEI’s project profiles, and position CEI as a preferred partner. Building relationships with key preferred general contractors and facility owners is a CEI priority. CEI’s value is based on the quality and manner in which we do the work; we do not engage in kickbacks or under-the-table payments.

PXs prepare and execute hiring plans, coordinate with HR to identify, screen, interview, evaluate, and onboard quality candidates. They mentor staff, assess training and development needs, ensure resources and time for growth activities, establish accountability for senior staff, maintain succession plans, define clear roles, and…