Safety Project Manager

Cupertino Electric, Inc. is hiring a Safety Project Manager to support its Safety Directors and Corporate Safety Team in promoting an Incident and Injury Free Culture and ensuring regulatory compliance. The role leads safety projects and programs, integrates safety into project operations, develops training, and coordinates with stakeholders to improve organizational safety performance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead safety projects from initiation through completion, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and business objectives
• Develop detailed project plans, define milestones, assign resources, and monitor progress to ensure successful project delivery
• Coordinate internal and external resources to ensure projects adhere to scope, schedule, and budget requirements
• Communicate project status, outcomes, risks, and issues to stakeholders and leadership teams, escalating concerns when appropriate
• Utilize project management best practices, techniques, and standards throughout the project lifecycle
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions as needed to maintain project objectives
• Partner with internal stakeholders to support safety goals and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with project teams to integrate safety planning into preconstruction activities, field operations, and project closeout processes
• Maintain current knowledge of OSHA regulations, applicable local safety requirements, and industry best practices to ensure organizational compliance
• Promote a culture of accountability, open communication, proactive hazard identification, and risk prevention throughout the organization
• Support and sustain the organization's Incident and Injury Free Culture (IIFC)
• Develop, implement, and support safety training programs, policies, and procedures
• Evaluate the effectiveness of safety training programs through assessments, audits, and performance metrics
• Partner closely with operations teams to identify and address new safety training needs
• Provide tools, resources, and guidance that enable field teams to execute effective safety practices
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborate with safety teams, operations leaders, business partners, and vendors to support project success
• Influence and motivate teams to achieve safety and project objectives
• Facilitate effective communication across all levels of the organization

Requirements:

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize multiple responsibilities, and manage time effectively
• Strong project management experience with proven ability to deliver projects on schedule and within budget
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence behaviors and drive positive outcomes
• Proven success collaborating with and presenting to all levels of management
• Exceptional problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities
• Ability to perform effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments while meeting deadlines
• Strong resource planning, task scheduling, and organizational skills
• Highly resourceful with demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire others
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and related business software
• High School Diploma or GED required
• 7+ years' experience in safety and/or project management
• Valid state-issued driver's license and satisfactory driving record
• Knowledge of construction, industrial, or field-based safety practices and regulations
• Experience developing and implementing safety programs and continuous improvement initiatives
• Familiarity with safety auditing, compliance management, and training program evaluation
• Bachelor's and Master's Degree preferred
• BCSP andPMP certification preferred
• Construction industry experience preferred
• Bilingual proficiency preferred