Pharma Construction Safety Lead

SONNIKSON; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and company holidays

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

Company-paid laptop and phone

Professional development and education

Job summary

Sonnikson, Inc. seeks a Site Safety Manager to oversee safety operations at a pharmaceutical facility in the Sacramento area.

The role leads the proactive safety program, ensures compliance with Cal/OSHA and site requirements, and collaborates with project management, field supervision, subcontractors, and client representatives. The ideal candidate is hands-on, builds strong relationships with field personnel, identifies hazards before incidents occur, and promotes shared responsibility for

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of construction safety experience, industrial or mechanical preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Cal/OSHA construction regulations.
• Experience overseeing subcontractors and multiple trades.
• Experience with high-risk and permit-controlled work.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic safety documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day construction safety activities at an active pharmaceutical facility.
• Ensure compliance with Cal/OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and client requirements.
• Conduct daily inspections and coordinate correction of unsafe conditions.
• Lead orientations, toolbox talks, and ongoing safety training.
• Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and safe work plans.
• Oversee hot work, confined space entry, lockout/tagout, excavation, rigging, lifting, and work at heights.
• Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and facility personnel.
• Participate in pre-task planning and project coordination meetings.
• Investigate incidents and near misses and follow through on corrective actions.Maintain safety records, inspection reports, training documentation, and permits.
• Support emergency response planning and site-specific safety procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Independent safety management

Cal/OSHA knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sonnikson, Inc. seeks a Site Safety Manager to oversee safety operations at a pharmaceutical facility in the Sacramento area.

The role leads the proactive safety program, ensures compliance with Cal/OSHA and site requirements, and collaborates with project management, field supervision, subcontractors, and client representatives. The ideal candidate is hands-on, builds strong relationships with field personnel, identifies hazards before incidents occur, and promotes shared responsibility for