Safety Manager - Construction

ZipRecruiter; Monterey Park (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction safety management is seeking a qualified candidate to oversee safety compliance across multiple project sites in California. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in commercial construction, strong leadership skills, and relevant safety certifications. Responsibilities include managing site safety inspections, reporting on compliance, and collaborating with construction teams to ensure adherence to safety regulations.

Qualifications

• 10 years of commercial construction experience in the US.
• Minimum of a Safety Management Specialist (SMS) certificate or equivalent.
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED Certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform management oversight of construction activity and safety compliance.
• Conduct ongoing construction site safety inspections and generate reports.
• Monitor adherence to safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Safety Management

Construction Oversight

Incident Reporting

Education

Degree in construction management, safety management, safety engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Job Description

Location

Los Angeles Pierce College

Position Description:

• This position will be assigned to the Valley Region but is a District-Wide position.
• 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 with all current OSHA requirements related 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 attending required meetings and providing safety reports/analysis as requested.
• Attend construction meetings with college project team and general contractor, leading safety topics (toolbox), reporting on site observations, and reviewing upcoming construction schedules for hazard preparedness.
• Conduct ongoing construction site safety inspections and generate daily safety reports for all site visits.
• Submit weekly Project Health Safety and Environmental Observation Reports to the College Project Manager.
• Review contractor safety submittals, JHAs, MOPs, Fall Protection Plans, Crane Lift Plans, Excavation and Scaffold Erecting Plans, Confined Space Entry, and hazard assessments of high-risk operations for completeness and accuracy.
• Review contractor incident reports, participate in safety stand-downs, and prepare lessons learned reports for the Program Safety Manager.
• Perform safety documentation with contractor safety representatives.
• Monitor adherence to zero-tolerance and corrective action policies for workers not complying with safety policies.
• Maintain flexibility in schedule and transportation to work at multiple sites across the greater Los Angeles area.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced environment, establishing daily priorities and overseeing multiple active construction projects.
• Maintain good written and oral communication skills.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• 10 years of commercial construction experience in the US with a General Contractor.
• 5 years of experience in California with a Contractor or major subcontractor.
• 2 years of experience in constructing educational projects in a campus environment.
• Strong experience managing field construction teams on multiple projects.
• Experience with demolition, renovation, and new construction building projects.
• Experience working on OCIP programs.
• All certificates and credentials must be active and current; include copies in the resume package for verification.
• Minimum of a Safety Management Specialist (SMS) certificate or Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) issued by BCSP, or Certified Safety Manager Construction (CSMC) certificate issued by NASP; include copies in the resume package.
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED Certification; include copy in resume package.
• Experience with modernization/renovation projects involving hazardous material abatement, remediation, waste removal, such as asbestos and lead-based paint.
• Strong experience working with senior management and field teams across multiple sites.
• Experience participating in scheduled construction meetings with contractors and project managers.
• Strong safety incident reporting and daily construction reporting experience across multiple projects.
• Effective communication skills with Owner's Construction Management staff and Contractor's Site Management Team.
• Ability to manage and report safety incidents promptly in accordance with OSHA regulations and owner requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and other basic construction software.

Qualifications:

• Degree in construction management, safety management, safety engineering, or related field.
• Additional safety/health certifications as appropriate.
• Current 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification.
• Current OSHA 500 Trainer in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry; include copy in resume package.