Chief Safety Leader - Field-Driven with ESOP & 20% Bonus

Sherwood Staffing Partners; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance or company truck

Company-paid premiums

ESOP

401(k)

Job summary

Sherwood Staffing Partners is partnering with a leading California contractor to hire a Safety Director in Brea, CA. The role leads a 10-person safety team, drives field safety, and influences contract and build decisions with executive leadership.

You’ll oversee OSHA/Cal/OSHA compliance, manage high-risk safety programs, and travel regionally to projects. A lucrative base with an ESOP and vehicle option await the right leader.

Qualifications

• Experience leading safety teams on large commercial projects.
• Hands-on Cal/OSHA compliance and inspections.
• Strong written and verbal communication in field leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 10 Safety Managers across active projects.
• Walk job sites and build trust with field crews.
• Review contracts and safety requirements, flag risk early.
• Write inspection and incident reports and safety program updates.
• Serve as lead on OSHA/Cal/OSHA matters, including Title 8 compliance, investigations, and hearings.
• Travel occasionally to projects in San Diego County and Northern California.

Skills

Safety leadership

Team management

Field presence

OSHA knowledge

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

Sherwood Staffing Partners is partnering with a leading California contractor to hire a Safety Director in Brea, CA. The role leads a 10-person safety team, drives field safety, and influences contract and build decisions with executive leadership.

You’ll oversee OSHA/Cal/OSHA compliance, manage high-risk safety programs, and travel regionally to projects. A lucrative base with an ESOP and vehicle option await the right leader.