Senior Project Safety Lead for Construction

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. in Southern California seeks an experienced Project Safety Manager to lead safety initiatives across our Los Angeles area projects.

You will monitor safety programs with on-site crews, conduct regular inspections, investigate injuries, and coordinate with supervision to ensure proper PPE and safety postings. A Bachelor's degree and OSHA 500 are required; Spanish is a plus, and some travel is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing safety on large healthcare, commercial, industrial, mission critical, or similar construction projects.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• OSHA 500 certification required.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Ability to work with all construction groups - management, owners, trades and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and discuss safety programs with on-site subcontractors and McCarthy employees, ensuring safety is part of our culture and that all new hires have proper safety documents and information
• Conduct documented safety and health inspections no less than twice per month, coordinating compliance reports with McCarthy's insurance company
• Coordinate with Project Supervision so that necessary protective equipment and safety materials are utilized, adequate first aid materials are available and safety documents are posted on-site
• Investigate all injuries and review all accident reports, coordinating corrective measures with McCarthy employees and logging injuries/illnesses for OSHA purposes
• Minimize construction hazards and enforce safety policies utilizing the company's disciplinary policy
• Conduct/coordinate Project Safety "Toolbox" meetings with all McCarthy employees on a weekly basis
• Record and forward copies of all safety related meetings, programs, safety pre-plans, inspections, correspondence, directives, citations, etc. to the Regional Safety Director for tracking

Skills

Safety program leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

OSHA 500 certification

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. in Southern California seeks an experienced Project Safety Manager to lead safety initiatives across our Los Angeles area projects.

You will monitor safety programs with on-site crews, conduct regular inspections, investigate injuries, and coordinate with supervision to ensure proper PPE and safety postings. A Bachelor's degree and OSHA 500 are required; Spanish is a plus, and some travel is expected.