Safety Manager, Reno Arena

Kinsley Power Systems; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinsley Power Systems in Reno, Nevada is seeking a Safety Manager to lead the development and enforcement of safety management plans in line with OSHA standards. This role involves ensuring compliance across all subcontractors, leading safety meetings, and mentoring safety staff.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and 7-10 years of experience in construction safety on large-scale projects. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Strong command of Nevada OSHA standards; ANSI Z359 fall protection.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated field leadership presence with effective communicator skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve the Project Safety Management Plan.
• Enforce site safety policies and procedures.
• Lead incident response and investigations.

Skills

Strong command of Nevada OSHA standards

Excellent communication skills

Demonstrated field leadership presence

Proficiency with Procore

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health

7–10+ years of construction safety experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Project Safety Management Plan aligned with Owner requirements, GC program, and Nevada OSHA standards.
• Establish and enforce site-wide safety policies, minimum requirements, and standardized procedures for all GC and subcontractors.
• Co-Chair the weekly Site Safety Leadership Meeting along with the GC safety personnel; maintain minutes, actions, and accountability tracking.
• Coordinate with Owner’s risk management, insurer, brokerage, and third‑party safety consultants as directed.
• Maintain daily field presence to conduct routine and targeted inspections, audits, and behavioral safety observations.
• Ensure compliance with Nevada OSHA, ANSI/ASSP NFPA (e.g., 70E, 51B, 101), IBC, and applicable local ordinances.
• Verify General Contractor and subcontractor adherence to site controls:
  • Cranes & Lifts: Lift plans, pick paths, rigging, operator credentials, exclusion zones.
  • Steel Erection & Fall Protection: Z359 systems, 100% tie‑off, leading‑edge controls, decking operations.
  • Electrical/Energized Work: LOTO, arc flash boundaries, 70E compliant PPE, qualified person verification.
  • Hot Work: Permitting, fire watches, housekeeping, impairment controls.
  • Confined Space: Classification, permits, atmospheric testing, rescue plans.
  • Public Interface: Barricading, egress protection, traffic control (PDTMP), noise/dust/vibration controls within an operating resort context.
  • Environmental Health: Silica, welding fumes, noise monitoring, stormwater/erosion controls, hazardous materials handling.
• Lead Pre‑Task Plans (PTPs) / Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) for critical work; review method statements and sequence constraints.
• Review and approve critical lift plans, temporary works safety plans, and engineered controls for elevated/overhead hazards.
• Validate contractor competency and equipment certifications prior to mobilization.
• Drive leading‑indicator programs: near‑miss reporting, Good Catches, safety observations, and coaching.
• Lead incident response and investigations (root cause, corrective/preventive actions, lessons learned) and ensure regulatory reporting.
• Maintain emergency response plans (medical, fire, weather, utility strike, evacuation) and coordinate drills with security and local responders.
• Coordinate with GC safety team to validate OSHA 10/30 credentials and task‑specific certifications; maintain a current training matrix.
• Mentor safety staff; provide targeted coaching to foremen/field leaders.
• Manage safety documentation within the project platform (e.g., Procore, BIM 360, or equal).
• Maintain up-to-date logs: inspections, permits (hot work/confined space), incidents, corrective actions, and equipment certifications.
• Present weekly/monthly safety dashboards to Owner and Executive team; track trends and KPIs with action plans.
• Serve as primary liaison with Nevada OSHA and local AHJs for inspections, notices, and abatement.
• Coordinate with Owner operations and event planning for public safety during peak resort activities.
• Support insurance site visits, risk engineering reviews, and contractual compliance.
• Exercise stop work authority to address unsafe or non‑compliant conditions.
• Initiate removal of personnel from the site for willful, repeated or serious safety violations.
• Require and oversee implementation of corrective actions, re‑training, and revisions to work plans as necessary.
• Meet requirements of regular attendance in order to effectively complete job responsibilities in a timely manner.
• Any other duties as assigned within the scope of this position.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Strong command of Nevada OSHA standards; ANSI Z359 fall protection; NFPA 70E/51B; steel erection; critical lifts; LOTO; hot work; confined space; and silica to ensure compliance standards are met.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated field leadership presence with the ability to balance assertiveness and collaboration; effective communicator across craft, supervisory, and executive levels with strong facilitation and negotiation skills.
• Ability to analyze safety data and implement corrective actions.
• Proficiency with Procore (or equivalent), Microsoft 365, incident/inspection mobile apps, analytics dashboards.
• Flexibility to work extended or irregular hours and night/weekend shifts as required by schedule.
• Flexible to work all shifts including holidays, nights, and weekend hours as business needs dictate. [VC1]
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7–10+ years of construction safety experience on large‑scale projects, with at least 3 major projects ($100M+), preferably arenas/stadiums/large public assembly or complex steel erection/MEP integration.
• Experience operating within an active resort/casino or hospitality campus with public interface preferred.
• Prior success coordinating multiple primes and a large subcontractor tier preferred.
• Experience implementing leading‑indicator safety and behavior‑based safety programs preferred.
• Any combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required competencies.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

• OSHA 30 Construction certification required, at minimum.
• First Aid / CPR / AED required.
• Fall Protection Competent Person (or achieved within 60 days)
• OSHA 510/500 (Construction), CHST, CSP, OHST, STSC, CRIS preferred.
• NCCCO lift director exposure or equivalent crane/rigging competency preferred.