Safety Manager I Electrical Contractor

Powerstaff Consulting; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

YOUR NEXT COMPANY is seeking a Safety Manager to own our safety program and drive a strong safety culture from the office to the field. You will work with leadership, project teams and field crews, ensuring compliance and training for high-spec electrical work across Northern California.

This hybrid role splits time between the Brentwood office and active job sites, requiring travel across the Bay Area and Central Valley. CHST or CSP is preferred; must be authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Experience managing safety at electrical or specialty construction projects.
• Certification in CHST or CSP preferred; strong knowledge of safety regs.
• Proven ability to coordinate safety from office to field, including audits.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and continuously improve the company safety program
• Own compliance with Cal/OSHA, NFPA 70E and the IIPP
• Lead safety training, onboarding and toolbox talks for field teams
• Conduct site inspections and audits and follow up on corrective actions
• Investigate incidents and near misses and report root causes
• Manage safety metrics including EMR, recordables and audit results
• Prepare safety documentation for GC prequalification and bids
• Build relationships with GCs, owners and inspectors
• Coach foremen, superintendents and PMs on safety expectations
• Collaborate with the existing safety team and support development

Skills

Safety program management

Construction safety

Communication

Leadership

Site inspections

Incident investigation

GC prequalification docs

Office-field coordination

US work authorization

Education

CHST or CSP certification

Cal/OSHA knowledge

Job description

YOUR NEXT COMPANY

Powerstaff is partnering with an established, owner-led electrical contractor in Brentwood, California to hire a Safety Manager. Our client delivers technical electrical work across data center, life sciences, healthcare, clean room, industrial, distribution and manufacturing projects throughout the Bay Area and Central Valley.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As Safety Manager, you'll own the company's safety program and drive a strong safety culture from the office to the field. You'll work closely with leadership, project teams and field crews, and you'll be the go-to person on safety compliance, training and prequalification with demanding general contractors.

This is a split role. You'll spend part of your time in the Brentwood office and part out on active job sites, so you'll need to be comfortable driving between locations across Northern California.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, implement and continuously improve the company safety program


• Own compliance with Cal/OSHA, NFPA 70E and the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)


• Lead safety training, onboarding and toolbox talk programs for field teams


• Complete regular site inspections and audits and follow up on corrective actions


• Investigate incidents and near misses and report on root causes and prevention


• Manage safety metrics including EMR, recordables and audit results


• Prepare and maintain safety documentation for general contractor prequalification and bid submissions


• Build strong relationships with general contractors, owners and inspectors


• Coach and support foremen, superintendents and project managers on safety expectations


• Work alongside the existing safety team and support their development

ABOUT YOU

You're an experienced construction safety professional who can build trust with field crews and hold your own with general contractors. You'll ideally bring:

• Proven experience in a safety management role within electrical or specialty construction


• CHST or CSP certification (strongly preferred)


• A solid working knowledge of Cal/OSHA, NFPA 70E and IIPP requirements


• Experience preparing safety documentation for GC prequalification


• A track record of improving safety performance and EMR


• Strong communication and leadership skills, with a practical, hands-on approach


• Comfort splitting your time between the office and active job sites


• Current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship


• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation

HIGHLY REGARDED

• Experience on commercial construction or industrial /multifamily projects highly regarded


• Previous experience building or significantly upgrading a safety program


• OSHA 30 or equivalent training credentials

This is a hybrid position based in Brentwood, CA, split between the office and job sites across the Bay Area and Central Valley. Applicants should live locally or be happy to commute.

NEXT STEPS

If you're a Safety Manager who wants real ownership of the safety function with an electrical contractor doing technical, high-spec work, we'd love to hear from you. All applications and enquiries will be treated with the strictest confidence.

WHY POWERSTAFF?

Powerstaff specializes in recruiting professionals across the commercial construction industry internationally. We partner with leading specialty and general contractors throughout the United States, connecting exceptional construction professionals with outstanding career opportunities.