Safety Manager Construction

ENGICON CM; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

ENGICON CM is seeking a seasoned Safety Manager for districtwide oversight across Los Angeles area campuses. You will supervise construction safety, enforce OSHA standards, and coordinate with owners and contractors on multiple active sites.

Ideal candidates bring extensive experience with OCIP programs, educational project construction, and strong leadership to drive daily safety reporting and incident investigations. Hybrid or on-site arrangements may apply.

Qualifications

• 7 years' 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 OCIP programs.
• All certifications must be active and current; include copies in resume package.
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification; include copy in resume package.
• Experience with demolition, renovation, and new construction building projects.
• Strong experience collaborating with Owner's Construction Management staff and Contractors.
• Ability to report safety incidents per OSHA regulations and Owner's requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform management oversight of construction activity for the client across multiple sites.
• Monitor contractor safety compliance and report on site observations.
• Ensure adherence to OSHA requirements and Safety SOPs.
• Attend construction meetings and lead toolbox safety discussions.
• Submit weekly health, safety, and environmental reports to the Project Manager.
• Review contractor submittals and hazard controls; provide lessons learned.

Skills

Commercial construction

Safety management

Regulatory compliance

OSHA standards

Team leadership

Contractor coordination

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Construction management or safety degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Position Description:

• This is districtwide role intended to serve all Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) campuses. Assignments will be made based on program needs and project workloads in each region and campus. Candidates should indicate regional preference on the qualifications form.
• Perform management oversight of construction activity on behalf of the client, report on contractor
  regulatory and contract safety compliance on multiple projects 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 to the Program Safety Manager, including but not limited to, attending any required
  meetings, or providing safety reports/analysis as requested.
• Attend construction meeting with college project team and general contractor. Leading 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 report for all site visits.
• Submit weekly Project Health Safety and Environmental Observation Report to 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 Program Safety Manager.
• Perform and document safety orientation with contractor safety representative.
• Monitor adherence to zero tolerance and corrective action policy for workers found 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 fast‑paced environment, establish daily work priorities, and perform oversight at multiple active construction projects.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• 7 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.
• Hold a valid Safety Management Specialist (SMS) certificate or Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) issued by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) or Certified Safety Manager Construction (CSMC) certificate issued by the National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP) - (include copy of certificate in resume package)
• 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, such as asbestos and lead based paint.
• Strong experience working 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 Owner's Construction Management staff and 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
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat and other basic software programs used in Construction.

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) - (include copy of certificate in resume package)