Posting Title: Senior Substance Abuse Coordinator
Reports To: Director of Corporate Scheduling
Location: San Jose, CA
Salary Range: $78,750 to $118,125
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 PEOPLE TEAM
To be a truly great company, you need great people, and you need to put them first. The People Team at Cupertino Electric helps employees create and achieve unlimited possibilities for themselves and the company. With services like internal communications, marketing, talent management, employee relations, and total rewards, the People Team supports the over 4,900+ employees at CEI who safely engineer and build complex commercial, data center and energy projects across the United States.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Sr Substance Abuse Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day administration and coordination of the company's substance abuse program across business units and project sites. This role supports program execution under the direction of senior leadership and in partnership with Safety, HR, Production, and General Contractors (GCs).
The Senior Coordinator ensures processes run smoothly, maintains accurate records, and coordinates with internal and external stakeholders.
The role is ideal for someone who understands CEI's business, project environments, and union considerations, and who can manage sensitive information with professionalism and accuracy.
Program Administration & Coordination
Administer the company's Drug & Alcohol Program across applicable projects and business units
Support program rollout as new projects come online, recognizing that not all projects participate (e.g., GC-led programs)
Partner with leadership to track which projects are on/off the program (no decision-making ownership)
Maintain program documentation, spreadsheets, and tracking systems
Project & Union Coordination
Coordinate with project teams across multiple job sites, each governed by different union agreements and requirements
Support compliance with collective bargaining agreements and project-specific testing requirements
Work closely with Production, Safety, and HR to ensure alignment at the site level
Vendor & Third-Party Coordination
Serve as the primary liaison with third-party administrators (TPAs), collection sites, laboratories, and Medical Review Officers (MROs)
Coordinate testing logistics including pre-employment, random, post-incident, and other required testing
Track vendor performance and resolve administrative issues
Data Tracking, Reporting & Compliance Support
Maintain accurate and confidential program records in compliance with company standards
Track program metrics and trends; prepare reports for leadership review
Support audits, investigations, and compliance reviews
Ensure proper handling of sensitive and confidential information
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, collective bargaining agreements, and owner/contract-specific requirements.
Cross-Functional Support
Partner with:
Safety and HR for program administration and compliance coordination
Production teams at project sites
Support communication and training coordination as needed (not program ownership)
ABOUT YOU
Highly organized with strong attention to detail; able to manage multiple workstreams and datasets
Strong administrative and coordination skills, particularly with spreadsheets and vendor management
Professional and discreet in handling sensitive and confidential information
Working understanding of construction environments and project-based operations
Familiarity with union environments and collective bargaining agreements is highly valued
Comfortable working across multiple stakeholders without direct authority
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 preferred (or equivalent experience)
Licensure/Certifications: N/A
Experience:
5-8 years of experience in program coordination, compliance administration, HR, Safety, or related functions
Experience in construction, utilities, manufacturing, or other highly regulated industries preferred
Experience supporting programs across multiple locations or business units
Experience working in a union environment and interpreting collective bargaining agreements is a significant advantage.
Preferred Qualifications: Approximately 10% travel to support project coordination.
*Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
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CEI is a place where every single person can-and does-have an impact on the work we do and the communities we serve. Here, you can build your own story and grow to your full potential. You can collaborate and celebrate with amazing people. And you'll go home every day knowing you helped contribute to important work that shapes people's lives. Our commercial, data center and energy projects may be complex, but our approach is simple. We build great things and we do it with great people.
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department, program or project needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
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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.
