Safety Manager ($108,200 - $134,300)

Irvine Company; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Paid time off

Matching 401(k)

Health benefits

Job summary

Irvine Company is seeking a Safety Manager to oversee safety programs and cultivate a culture of safety across the assigned California region. You will collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and on-site operations teams to identify hazards and implement preventive measures.

The role requires ASP/CSP certifications and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with 5+ years in safety leadership. On-site work, strong regulatory knowledge, and policy development are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• ASP and/or CSP certification preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant safety management experience in property/real estate operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety programs across the assigned region.
• Monitor training compliance and coordinate safety training.
• Develop proactive safety processes, tools and metrics.
• Lead risk mitigation tools and procedures including JSA and monthly safety meetings.
• Conduct on-site safety investigations and inspections.
• Perform site safety walks and discuss safety concerns with site teams.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Capital Projects and Development Design to resolve hazards.
• Provide technical safety guidance and stay current with OSHA, NFPA and related regulations.
• Support Fire and Life Safety Systems inspections.

Skills

ASP

CSP

EHS regulations knowledge

Safety program development

Training delivery

Incident investigation

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

OSHA/NFPA knowledge

Job description

Our Safety Manager will be respoinsible for overseeing all safety programs and creating a culture of safety in their assigned region. Key priorities include advancing associate safety programs and training, as well as maintaining property safety and functionality. Collaborates closely with engineering, maintenance, and on-site operations teams to identify and proactively mitigate safety hazards.

• Support the Apartments Community Management group to ensure associate safety and minimize injuries.
• Monitor training compliance and ensure all safety training occurs; manage follow ups as needed.
• Develop proactive processes, procedures, systems, tools and metrics to drive continuous improvement and ensure to prevent future injuries.
• Lead the development of risk mitigation tools such as accident prevention plans, safe operating procedures, job safety analysis (JSA), and monthly safety meetings. Implement solutions to eliminate exposure to risks and prevent injury.
• Perform on site accident investigations and on site inspections of company locations when necessary and provide analysis to develop corrective action for preventing future occurrences.
• Conducts site safety walks in the assigned region, visiting each location twice per fiscal year identifying safety concerns. Walk all areas to identify safety hazards and non-compliant conditions.
• Meet with the site team to discuss safety concerns and opportunities to reduce risk
• Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, Capital Projects and Development design teams to resolve identified hazards.
• Provides associate support and technical expertise for various safety issues and laws. Remain current in the latest Occupational Safety & Health regulations, technology and best practices
• Support Fire and Life Safety Systems inspection process and provide technical guidance to site teams.

Additional Skills:

• Associate Safety Professional (ASP) and/or Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Knowledge of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) regulations/standards including California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Federal OSHA, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and federal, state and local regulations.

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience)

Preferred Years of Relevant Work Experience:

• 5+ years

Additional Requirements:

• Valid California driver’s license; Maintain continuous vehicle liability insurance as required by state law. (This role requires the regular and frequent operation of a vehicle, as defined in the Company’s MVR policy, and is part of the essential duties of this position.)

Compensation:

Base Pay Range:$108,200.00 -$134,300.00

Actual placement within this range may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.

The Company also offers competitive benefits for full time employees including paid time off, matching 401(k), and health benefits.

About Us:

Irvine Company is a privately held real estate investment company and master-planner committed to creating and sustaining communities that thrive for generations.

Irvine Company is respected for its master planning and environmental stewardship of the Irvine Ranch in Orange County, including diversified operations throughout coastal California. Irvine Company brings to life neighborhoods and sustainable communities with a full range of housing, jobs, retail centers, schools, parks and open space.

We take as much pride in our employee community as we do the communities we create. It’s an environment populated with talented and experienced people, a collaborative spirit and abundant opportunities.

Irvine Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, termination, and training, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, and local law. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.