Senior Construction Safety Manager

Direct Line Global; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Safety Manager to develop, implement, and manage comprehensive accident prevention and safety programs across construction projects. The role includes work area assessments, site inspections, training delivery, and incident investigations to ensure regulatory compliance and safe work practices.

Ideal candidates bring at least 7 years of construction safety experience, OSHA 30, and CHST/STS-C credentials, and can lead safety initiatives with minimal supervision while influencing

Qualifications

• BS degree or 7–10 years of related experience and at least 3 years in a managing leadership capacity.
• Minimum 7 years in construction safety experience.
• OSHA 30 Construction required.
• STS-C or CHST are required.
• Experience with union workforce desired.
• Ability to work independently, strong communication skills with ability to influence behaviors.
• Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages the administration of the project/company accident prevention efforts.
• Develop and facilitate appropriate training programs.
• Conduct work area assessments.
• Develop, organize, and implement safety related programs that meet company safety standards.
• Perform and document jobsite inspections and audits with a focus on hazard recognition and unsafe behaviors.
• Coordinate and conduct safety meetings/training programs to ensure effective communication amongst employees.
• Participate in regulatory agency inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Ensure safety completion by reviewing the job hazard analysis for major phases of our work.
• Support Crew Foreman/General Foremen in development of Job Hazard Analyses.
• Evaluate effectiveness of safety programs through daily field walks. Regulatory compliance and audit oversight.
• Meet regularly with field personnel and support in the development of project specific corrective action plans to address safety issues and concerns.
• Provide regular feedback to project leadership in a constructive manner on needed areas for safety improvement and recognition.
• Provide coaching and mentoring for employees exhibiting unsafe behaviors and provide recognition for employees exhibiting safe behaviors.
• Assist with delivery of jobsite specific safety orientations for new employees joining the project, as applicable.
• Support Project Leadership in completion of incident investigations.
• Facilitate all injury/illness cases.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Independent working

Union experience

Education

BS degree or 7-10 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CBRE is seeking a Safety Manager to develop, implement, and manage comprehensive accident prevention and safety programs across construction projects. The role includes work area assessments, site inspections, training delivery, and incident investigations to ensure regulatory compliance and safe work practices.

Ideal candidates bring at least 7 years of construction safety experience, OSHA 30, and CHST/STS-C credentials, and can lead safety initiatives with minimal supervision while influencing