Senior Safety Manager | Build Safe Projects & Culture

HITT Contracting Inc; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Health coverage (vision & dental)

401(k) match

Wellness reimbursement

Paid holidays & time off

Job summary

HITT Contracting Inc. is seeking a Safety Manager in California to lead safety performance across assigned units. You will supervise direct reports, conduct training, and drive a proactive safety culture on projects and corporate levels.

The role emphasizes safety program development, incident analysis, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with project teams to ensure best practices and zero-incident goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety or related field.
• CHST, CSP or equivalent designation.
• First Aid/CPR certification.
• OSHA 30 Hour for construction.
• OSHA 500 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage direct report workloads based on project volume and department needs.
• Conduct regular check-ins and yearly performance evaluations.
• Assess training needs for direct reports and mentor team members.
• Lead safety inspections and analyze incident data to identify trends.
• Review project safety inspections with Site Operations and ensure compliance.
• Develop and deliver safety toolbox talks and orientations.
• Engage in safety planning as part of preconstruction process.
• Lead crisis or incident investigations independently.
• Collaborate with project teams to execute site-wide safety initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Prioritization

Crisis management

Safety culture coaching

Ability to handle confidential info

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety or related field

CHST, CSP or equivalent designation

OSHA 30 Hour for construction

First Aid/CPR certification

OSHA 500 (preferred)

Job description

HITT Contracting Inc. is seeking a Safety Manager in California to lead safety performance across assigned units. You will supervise direct reports, conduct training, and drive a proactive safety culture on projects and corporate levels.

The role emphasizes safety program development, incident analysis, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with project teams to ensure best practices and zero-incident goals.