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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Health benefits

Job summary

Irvine Company is seeking a Safety Manager to lead safety programs and foster a culture of safety across its California properties. You will work with engineering, maintenance and operations teams to identify hazards and implement proactive solutions.

Requirements include ASP and/or CSP, a Bachelor's degree, and 5+ years in safety management. The role emphasizes training, incident investigations, and regulatory compliance with full-time benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of safety management experience in a corporate or real estate environment.
• Knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, CAL/OSHA regulations and safety standards.
• Strong ability to develop and implement safety programs and train staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety programs and culture across assigned region.
• Monitor training compliance and ensure safety training occurs.
• Develop tools and metrics to drive continuous safety improvements.
• Lead risk mitigation efforts including accident prevention plans and JSA.
• Conduct on-site safety investigations and inspections; provide corrective actions.
• Perform site safety walks and report hazards; engage site teams on safety concerns.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Capital Projects and Development teams.
• Provide safety expertise and stay current with safety regulations and best practices.
• Support Fire and Life Safety System inspections and guidance to site teams.

Skills

ASP

CSP

Education

Bachelor's Degree

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.