Senior Construction Safety Engineer

XL Construction; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k)

PTO

Wellness programs

Job summary

XLI seeks a Safety Engineer to lead safety programs on complex job sites, partnering with the Director of Safety and Risk Management to prevent accidents and injuries and to deliver high-quality construction work.

The role requires 7–10 years of field construction experience at the foreman level or above, plus 3–5 years in construction safety, and an Associate degree in Environmental Health & Safety (CSP a plus). Strong communication and independent problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Environmental Health & Safety or equivalent.
• CSP certification preferred.
• 7–10 years of field construction experience at the foreman level or above.
• 3–5 years of direct experience in construction safety.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support the Director of Safety and Risk Management in executing safety policies and procedures to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Conduct daily job site safety inspections and address unsafe conditions.
• Oversee and support safety program implementation at the project level.
• Lead or attend weekly site safety meetings and subcontractor pre-task planning sessions.
• Stay current on safety best practices and maintain certifications in hazardous material remediation, confined space entry, fall protection, electrical safety, and PPE.
• Serve as a trusted resource to project teams in delivering safe, high-quality construction work.
• Participate in accident investigations, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare safety performance metrics and reports.
• Perform additional duties as directed by the Director of Safety and Risk Management.

Skills

Problem solving

Independent worker

Verbal & written communication

Safety program implementation

Education

Associate degree in Environmental Health & Safety

CSP certification (preferred)

Job description

XLI seeks a Safety Engineer to lead safety programs on complex job sites, partnering with the Director of Safety and Risk Management to prevent accidents and injuries and to deliver high-quality construction work.

The role requires 7–10 years of field construction experience at the foreman level or above, plus 3–5 years in construction safety, and an Associate degree in Environmental Health & Safety (CSP a plus). Strong communication and independent problem-solving are essential.