Project Safety Manager

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. seeks an experienced Project Safety Manager to lead safety initiatives across four Southern Pacific Region locations: Los Angeles, Newport Beach, San Diego, and Las Vegas.

The role emphasizes on-site leadership, inspections, and safety culture. The candidate should have 5+ years of safety management experience on large construction projects, a Bachelor's degree, and OSHA 500 certification; bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• OSHA 500 certification required.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety initiatives across multiple site locations.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and coordinate reports.
• Ensure proper safety documentation and inductions for new hires.
• Investigate injuries and coordinate corrective actions with teams.
• Coordinate toolbox talks and safety meetings weekly.
• Maintain records and reporting for OSHA compliance.

Skills

Safety leadership

Communication

Multi-site coordination

Spanish language

Education

Bachelor's degree

OSHA 500 certification

Tools

Safety inspections

Incident investigations

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our core values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

Our culture for life includes:

• We Live Our Core Values: We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.
• We are Employee Owned: We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.
• We Feel Like a Family: We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.
• We are Builders: We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.

Position Summary

McCarthy is seeking an experienced Project Safety Manager to lead safety initiatives in any 4 of our Southern Pacific Region locations: Los Angeles, Newport Beach, San Diego, and Las Vegas.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and discuss safety programs and efforts with on-site subcontractors and McCarthy employees, ensuring safety is part of our culture and that all new hires have proper safety documents and information
• Conduct documented safety and health inspections no less than twice per month, coordinating compliance reports with McCarthy’s insurance company
• Coordinate with Project Supervision so that necessary protective equipment and safety materials are utilized, adequate first aid materials are available and safety documents are posted on-site
• Investigate all injuries and review all accident reports, coordinating corrective measures with McCarthy employees and logging injuries/illnesses for OSHA purposes
• Minimize construction hazards and enforce safety policies utilizing the company’s disciplinary policy
• Conduct/coordinate Project Safety "Toolbox" meetings with all McCarthy employees on a weekly basis
• Record and forward copies of all safety related meetings, programs, safety pre-plans, inspections, correspondence, directives, citations, etc. to the Regional Safety Director for tracking

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience managing safety efforts of large healthcare, commercial, industrial, mission critical, or similar construction projects
• Bachelor's degree in related field required
• OSHA 500 certification required
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred
• Ability to manage/administer safety orientations, oversee substance abuse programs, investigate/report on injuries/illnesses/near misses and perform other various safety functions on-site
• Ability to work with all construction groups - management, owners, trades and subcontractors
• Excellent communication, organizational, decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel as needed

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

The salary range for this position is: $100,000-135,000. This does not include possible bonus and other benefits which can impact total compensation. Compensation offered may vary based on work location, experience, qualifications, specialty, training, and market and business considerations, among other factors.