Compliance Officer/ Safety Manager

Colorado Structures, Inc. DBA CSI Construction Company; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CSI Construction in Irvine, CA seeks a Compliance Officer/Safety Manager to oversee safety across active projects. You will conduct regular site visits, inspections, and incident investigations, ensuring regulatory compliance and a safe workplace.

You will lead safety training, support OSHA inspections, and coordinate with subcontractors, project teams, and clients. The role requires 5+ years in construction safety and OSHA 510 certification; Cal-OSHA expertise is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of full-time construction safety experience.
• OSHA 510 completed, with desire to obtain OSHA 500 Outreach Trainer qualification.
• Advanced safety certifications preferred, or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• Experience visiting multiple projects in a territory and managing time.
• Experience with accident investigations and OSHA inspections and documentation.
• Understanding of construction sequencing for multi-family and commercial projects.
• Public speaking and/or training experience with varying group sizes.

Responsibilities

• Plan work to ensure regular site visits on all active projects within the territory.
• Manage the Southern California territory and support CSI Construction personnel and projects.
• Conduct safety inspections and coordinate with project teams and subcontractors.
• Provide safety training on construction sites and in classrooms.
• Participate in safety meetings and be a resource for safety concerns.
• Support OSHA inspections and document findings from investigations.
• Order and deliver signage, PPE, First Aid kits, etc., to projects.
• Educate site personnel on safety standards and best practices.
• Assist with safety program development and Cal-OSHA permits.
• Enter inspection reports into database and share with clients.

Skills

Construction safety

OSHA knowledge

Public speaking

Microsoft Office

Safety training

Incident investigations

Time management

Analytical research

Communication at all levels

Cal-OSHA experience

Education

OSHA 510

Safety certifications (STSC, CHST, etc.)

Advanced safety certifications preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Cal-OSHA High Work Permitting

Stormwater Planning & Permitting

Job description

Position:Compliance Officer/ Safety Manager

Location: Irvine, CA

Job Id:138

# of Openings:1

Job Title: Construction Compliance Officer/Safety Manager
Location: Irvine, CA United States
Department: Construction / Safety
Employment Type: Full-Time

Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Vice President-Irvine office, and the Director of Safety & Risk, this position requires supporting CSI Construction projects, personnel and subcontractors in the designated area by completing regularly scheduled safety inspections on each active project, as well as reviewing and revising documentation, to ensure a safe and compliant workplace.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions required for this position. The essential functions of responsibility are:

• Plan work to ensure regular site visits are conducted on all active projects within the territory.
• Manage the Southern California territory and support CSI Construction personnel and projects within that area.
• Conduct regularly scheduled safety inspections and work with the project team, subcontractors and all other involved personnel to maintain safe working conditions.
• Provide various safety training on construction sites and in classroom settings.
• Participate in all-hands safety meetings periodically to support the CSI Construction team.
• Serve as a resource for CSI Construction personnel and the subcontractors safety related concerns and inquiries.
• Provide support for OSHA inspections if they visit one of our projects for any reason.
• Conduct incident investigations, root cause analysis, and document the findings accordingly.
• Ordering and delivering signage, postings, PPE, First Aid kits, etc. to the projects when needed.
• Educate site personnel in safety standards and industry best practices.
• Conduct research on the client’s behalf to clarify standards, interpretations and best practices.
• Be very familiar with CSI Construction’s safety orientation process for subcontractors and support the project teams when needed.
• Assist CSI Construction personnel and with gathering and maintaining documentation in and reviewing regularly with the project team to ensure it is always in good order.
• Enter inspection reports into database and distribute to project team after completed.
• Communicate regularly with the CSI Construction personnel and subcontractors.
• Assist in developing and updating safety programs and plans.
• Complete Cal-OSHA high work permits for new projects in the territory.
• Assist with new project Stormwater plans and permitting.
• Enter inspection reports into database and distribute to clients.
• Participate in the monthly scheduled Safety Leadership Group meetings with counterparts from other CSI Construction offices.
• Seek out and complete relevant training to ensure continual professional development.
• Construction and general industry safety knowledge
• Ethical and able to safeguard confidential information
• Ability to work independently
• Aptitude for conducting analytical research
• Ability to manage time effectively and efficiently
• Ability to communicate with various levels of personnel (internal and external)
• High energy level
• High level of professionalism in stressful situations
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Thoroughness and an eye for detail
• Flexibility
• Emergency Response

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of full-time construction safety experience.
• OSHA 510 completed, with desire to obtain OSHA 500 Outreach Trainer qualification.
• Advanced safety certifications preferred, or the ability to obtain within 1 year of employment (STSC, CHST, etc.)
• Experience visiting several different projects in a territory and managing your time effectively.
• Experience with accident investigations, OSHA inspections, etc. and properly documenting the events.
• Advanced understanding of construction sequencing and different scopes of work for the varying subcontractors on multi-family and commercial project settings.
• Public speaking and/or training experience with varying group sizes on the projects and in the office.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Cal-OSHA High Work Permitting experience
• Stormwater Planning and Permitting experience
• Ability to manage several tasks at the same time
• Excellent communications skills with all levels of personnel internally and externally
• Professional mindset that represents the company well
• Bilingual preferred, but not required

This job operates in construction setting environments, including working at elevations, uneven terrain and in various weather conditions. Some work will take place in office and classroom environments. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, data platforms, and may involve using site safety instruments such as tape measures, electrical current and combustible/toxic gas meters.

Physical Demands

Physical activity such as walking, climbing stairs and ladders, crawling and carrying equipment of up to 50 lbs. The position also includes being exposed to various extreme weather environments. Some work will take place in the classroom or office setting which may involve being sedentary for prolonged periods. The position will involve prolonged periods of driving.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position with at least 40 hours of work per week. Hours of operation are typical to regular construction and office work with needed flexibility to work an occasional nights and weekends as dictated by CSI Construction project needs as well as internal company needs.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.