Director of Safety

Nesco Resource; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Coverage

Health & Prescription Plan

Vision Plan

Employee Assistance Program (company)

Short Term Disability Plan (company)

Long Term Disability Plan (company)

401(k) Plan with company match

Holiday Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Nesco Resource is seeking a seasoned Construction Safety Director to lead and grow the safety program across California-based projects, primarily in Los Angeles and North Orange County. This senior role focuses on cultivating a strong safety culture, regulatory compliance, and protection of all personnel on site.

The candidate will drive audits, investigations, and training, collaborating with project teams and clients to ensure safety excellence on active construction sites.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction safety experience with at least 3 years in a senior or leadership role.
• Experience with trenching and excavation safety, shoring systems, confined space entry, and underground utility hazards.
• Strong incident investigation skills including root cause analysis and corrective action development.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence and engage field crews at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, manage, and continuously improve the company's comprehensive safety program across all projects and operations.
• Serve as the primary safety leader and SME for the organization, guiding project managers, superintendents, foremen, and field crews.
• Conduct regular site safety inspections and audits to identify hazards, assess risk, and drive corrective actions.
• Lead incident investigations including near misses, injuries, property damage, and environmental events, with root cause analysis.
• Ensure full Cal/OSHA and OSHA compliance for underground utility and heavy civil construction.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs for field personnel, supervisors, and management, including onboarding and toolbox talks.
• Manage and maintain all safety documentation.
• Build and maintain relationships with Cal/OSHA, regulatory agencies, clients, and subcontractors.
• Manage subcontractor safety compliance and prequalification requirements.

Skills

Construction safety leadership

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigations

Communication & leadership

Job description

Construction Safety Director Job in Los Angeles & North Orange County, CA:

Direct Hire Salary Range: $150-175,000 per year
Bonus Eligible: Yes

Our client is seeking a seasoned Construction Safety Director to lead, develop, and manage the company's safety program across all active construction projects and field operations. This role is based out of their California headquarters and will primarily support project work performed throughout the Los Angeles and North Orange County areas. This is a senior leadership role responsible for building and maintaining a strong safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and protecting the health and wellbeing of every person on the job site.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, manage, and continuously improve the company's comprehensive safety program, policies, and procedures across all projects and operations.


• Serve as the primary safety leader and subject matter expert for the organization, providing guidance to project managers, superintendents, foremen, and field crews.


• Conduct regular site safety inspections and audits across active construction projects to identify hazards, assess risk, and drive corrective actions.


• Lead incident investigations including near misses, injuries, property damage, and environmental events, conducting root cause analysis and implementing preventive measures.


• Ensure full compliance with Cal/OSHA regulations, federal OSHA standards, and all applicable safety codes and regulations for underground utility and heavy civil construction.


• Develop and deliver safety training programs for all field personnel, supervisors, and management, including new hire onboarding, toolbox talks, and specialized training.


• Manage and maintain all safety documentation.


• Build and maintain relationships with Cal/OSHA, regulatory agencies, clients, and subcontractors on safety-related matters.


• Manage subcontractor safety compliance and prequalification requirements.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction safety experience with at least 3 years in a senior or leadership safety role.


• Experience with trenching and excavation safety, shoring systems, confined space entry, and underground utility hazards.


• Strong incident investigation skills including root cause analysis and corrective action development.


• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence and engage field crews at all levels.

Benefits

• Dental Coverage


• Health & Prescription Plan


• Vision Plan


• Employee Assistance Program (company paid)


• Short Term Disability Plan (company paid)


• Long Term Disability Plan (company paid)


• Employee Assistance Program (company paid)


• 401(k) Plan with a company match


• Holiday Plan


• Paid Time Off
  

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