Construction Project Safety Officer

Jacobs; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 128,200 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Unlimited PPTO

Seven paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs in San Francisco seeks a Project Safety Officer to support tunneling and conveyance projects. You will establish working relationships and provide visible Health & Safety support, applying leadership to interpret, review and govern project HSE requirements.

You will assist the Project Management team by reviewing HSE plans and hazard assessments, coordinating with safety officers to promote a safe environment across sites throughout construction.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of full-time experience in Health and Safety.
• Construction and general industry environment experience.
• Interpersonal relations and personnel management skills.
• Working knowledge of regulatory compliance, OSHA rules and standards.
• Familiar with local, state, and federal safety regulations.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• CSP certification and Tunnel Safety Representative qualifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops, drafts and establishes safety procedures, requirements and training for the Program during construction.
• Reviews Health and Safety Plans and site-specific safety plans to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Conducts regular site visits to monitor and verify compliance with safety plans.
• Coordinates with ContractorSafety Officers to promote a safe environment for workers and the public.

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we’re not just building structures, we’re helping our clients innovate and grow by designing, engineering, and executing the construction of their state-of-the-art facilitiesthat are changing our world.

As a Project Safety Officer you’ll join our collaborative team working on assignments within our client’s tunneling and conveyance projects in San Francisco, California. We will rely on you to establish working relationships and provide visible Health & Safety support. You will utilize your leadership skills by providing interpretation, technical review and support, regulatory guidance and governance oversight to ensure alignment and consistent implementation of the project HSE requirements. You’ll assist the Project Management team to review and provide comments on the project and site office Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) plans and hazard assessments.

Responsibilities will also include

• Develops, drafts and establishes safety procedures, requirements and training for the Program during construction.
• Reviews the CM Consultant’s Health and Safety Plan as well as the Contractor’s site-specific Safety Plan to ensure compliance with all Federal, State and locally accepted safety regulations and measures.
• Conducts regular routine site visits to each construction site to monitor, document and verify compliance with the Consultant’s and Contractor’s respective safety plans.
• Coordinates with the Contractor’s Safety Officers to promote a safe environment for all workers, visitors to the project sites and the general public throughout the construction duration.

Design your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

Here’s what you’ll need

• 10+ years of full-time experience in a Health and Safety position
• Previous experience in construction and general industry environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Teams, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point
• Demonstrated interpersonal relations and personnel management skill
• Working knowledge in regulatory compliance, as well as all federal, state, and local agency requirements
• Must be familiar with applicable local, state, and OSHA rules, regulations, and standards.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Certified Safety Professional certification (CSP)
• Current certifications as a Tunnel Safety Representative and as a Tunneling Gas Tester, issued by the Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Occupational Safety & Health, Mining & Tunneling Unit;

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Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $128,200.00 to $200,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job posted on July 21, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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