Safety Director

Stretchconstruction; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Health & Prescription Plan (company)

Dental Plan (company)

Vision Plan (company)

Life Insurance Plan (company)

Short Term Disability Plan (company)

Long Term Disability Plan (company)

Employee Assistance Program (company)

401(k) Plan with company match

Holiday Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Blois Construction seeks a seasoned Construction Safety Director to lead and manage the safety program across all projects. Based in California headquarters, the role supports Los Angeles and North Orange County sites, building a strong safety culture and ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will oversee safety training, inspections, and incident investigations, while maintaining safety documentation and coordinating with regulators, clients, and subcontractors.

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, manage, and continuously improve the safety program across all projects and operations.
• Serve as the primary safety leader and subject matter expert for the organization, guiding project managers and field crews.
• Conduct regular site safety inspections and audits to identify hazards and drive corrective actions.
• Lead incident investigations including near misses and injuries, with root cause analysis and preventive measures.
• Ensure compliance with Cal/OSHA, federal OSHA, and safety codes for underground/heavy civil construction.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs for field personnel and management.
• Maintain all safety documentation.
• Build relationships with Cal/OSHA, regulatory agencies, clients, and subcontractors on safety matters.
• Manage subcontractor safety compliance and prequalification requirements.

Skills

Safety leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Incident investigation

Job description

SAFETY DIRECTOR

Blois Construction 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 our 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 RESPONSIBLITIES:

• 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.

BENEFIT SUMMARY

Blois Construction, Inc. offers a total compensation and benefits package for Non-Union members that includes

• ESOP Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Health & Prescription Plan (company paid – Individual & family)
• Dental Plan (company paid – Individual & family)
• Vision Plan (company paid – Individual & family)
• Life Insurance Plan (company paid – Individual & family)
• 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

About Us (bloisconstruction.com)

Blois Construction, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer