Senior Project Safety Lead - Construction

Frederick Fox; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Frederick Fox seeks an experienced Project Safety Manager to lead health and safety initiatives on large-scale construction projects. You will implement safety programs, ensure regulatory compliance, conduct site inspections, and manage incident investigations to protect workers.

Working with field operations, subcontractors, and clients, you will identify hazards, mitigate risks, and promote a strong safety culture across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Construction Management, Environmental Health, or related field.
• 5 years of construction safety experience on commercial, civil, industrial, infrastructure, or heavy construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety standards.
• Experience conducting site inspections, incident investigations, and safety audits.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; ability to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain project-specific health and safety programs, policies, and procedures.
• Promote a proactive safety culture by supporting project teams and reinforcing safe work practices.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, state, local, and client safety regulations.
• Monitor project safety performance and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead or support investigations involving incidents, injuries, near misses, and property damage.
• Coordinate safety training and toolbox talks for employees and subcontractors.
• Partner with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and field teams to integrate safety into daily operations.
• Support internal and external safety audits and regulatory reporting.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Documentation

Problem-solving

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety

Job description

Frederick Fox seeks an experienced Project Safety Manager to lead health and safety initiatives on large-scale construction projects. You will implement safety programs, ensure regulatory compliance, conduct site inspections, and manage incident investigations to protect workers.

Working with field operations, subcontractors, and clients, you will identify hazards, mitigate risks, and promote a strong safety culture across projects.