Safety Manager

CLMI Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan (401k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A leading construction management firm in California is seeking an experienced construction safety manager. The role involves overseeing safety compliance on multiple educational construction projects, performing regular inspections, and participating in safety meetings. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience, including managing field teams. Strong communication skills are essential. This position offers a competitive salary between $110,000 and $115,000, along with comprehensive health benefits and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 10 years' experience in commercial construction in the US.
• 5 years' experience in California with a Contractor or major subcontractor.
• Strong experience managing field construction teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform management oversight on construction activity.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA and safety regulations.
• Attend construction meetings and lead safety topics.

Skills

Management oversight

Compliance monitoring

Safety inspection

Communication skills

Education

Safety Management Specialist (SMS) certificate

Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certificate

Tools

OSHA regulations

Safety reporting tools

Job description

Overview

This position will be assigned to the Seaside Region (WLAC, LAHC, and LASC) but is a District-Wide position.

Responsibilities

• Perform management oversight of construction activity on behalf of the client, report on contractor regulatory and contract safety compliance on multiple project sites
• Monitor compliance to all current OSHA requirements that relate to the specific construction projects
• Perform daily safety reviews of work in progress in accordance with current Safety Regulations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) as developed and updated by BuildLACCD
• Monitor adherence to Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP) requirements and procedures
• Support the Program Safety Manager, including but not limited to attending required meetings or providing safety reports/analysis as requested
• Attend construction meetings with the college project team and general contractor. Lead the safety topic (toolbox), report on site observations (Observation Report) and review upcoming construction schedule for hazard preparedness
• Perform ongoing construction site safety inspections and generate daily safety reports for all site visits
• Submit weekly Project Health Safety and Environmental Observation Report to the College Project Manager
• Perform ongoing review, for completion and accuracy, of contractor safety submittals (JHA, MOP, Fall Protection Plans, Crane Lift Plans, Excavation and Scaffold Erecting Plans, Confined Space Entry) and hazard assessment of other high-risk operations
• Perform review of contractor-submitted incident reports, participate in safety stand-downs, and prepare and submit lessons learned to the Program Safety Manager
• Perform and document safety orientation with contractor safety representatives
• Monitor adherence to zero tolerance and corrective action policy for workers not in compliance with the Program's safety policy
• Flexibility in schedule and transportation to work at multiple sites based on assigned schedule and duties throughout the greater Los Angeles area
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, establish daily work priorities, and perform oversight at multiple active construction projects
• Good written and oral communication skills

Requirements

• 10 years' of commercial construction experience in the US with a General Contractor
• 5 years' experience in California with a Contractor or major subcontractor
• 2 years' experience in construction of educational projects in a campus environment
• Strong experience managing field construction teams on multiple projects
• Experience on demolition, renovation, and new construction building projects
• Experience working on OCIP programs
• All certificates and credentials must be active and current for consideration. Include a current copy of all certifications in resume package for verification
• Minimum Requirement: Valid Safety Management Specialist (SMS) certificate or Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certificate issued by BCSP or Certified Safety Manager Construction (CSMC) certificate issued by NASP
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED Certification - include copy in resume package for verification
• Experience on modernization/renovation projects involving abatement, remediation of hazardous materials, hazardous material waste removal and handling (e.g., asbestos and lead-based paint)
• Strong experience working with senior management and field teams on large building programs across multiple sites and locations
• Experience participating in scheduled construction meetings with Contractors and Project Managers
• Strong experience in safety incident reporting and daily construction reporting for multiple projects
• Ability to effectively communicate with the Owner's Construction Management staff and the Contractor's Site Management Team
• Ability to manage, control, and report safety incidents in a timely manner in accordance with OSHA regulations and Owner's Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Construction management, safety management, safety engineer or related degree is preferred
• Additional safety/health certifications and credentials as appropriate for this position
• Current 40-Hour HAZWOPER
• Current OSHA 500 (Trainer in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry)

Benefits

CLMI Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

• Salary Range: $110,000 - $115,000
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• 401k Matching
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term / Long Term Disability / Life