Construction Safety Manager
Job Summary
The Construction Safety Manager is responsible for providing safety oversight across multiple commercial construction projects. This role ensures contractor compliance with applicable safety regulations, contractual safety requirements, and industry best practices while supporting safe execution of demolition, renovation, and new construction activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide management oversight of construction safety activities across multiple project sites.
- Monitor contractor compliance with applicable OSHA regulations and project-specific safety requirements.
- Conduct daily safety inspections and reviews of active construction work to ensure compliance with established safety procedures and industry standards.
- Maintain clear, accurate, and timely written and verbal communication with project stakeholders.
- Travel between multiple project sites as required.
- Prioritize daily activities and effectively manage safety oversight across multiple active construction projects.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of commercial construction experience in the United States with a General Contractor.
- Minimum 5 years of construction experience in California with a General Contractor or major subcontractor.
- Minimum 2 years of experience on educational or institutional campus construction projects.
- Strong experience managing field construction teams across multiple projects.
- Experience with demolition, renovation, modernization, and new construction projects.
- Experience working on Owner Controlled Insurance Programs (OCIP) or similar construction insurance programs.
- Active certification in one of the following: Safety Management Specialist (SMS) – BCSP, Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) – BCSP, Certified Safety Manager Construction (CSMC) – NASP.
- Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
- Experience with hazardous materials abatement and remediation projects, including asbestos, lead-based paint, hazardous waste handling, and environmental remediation.
- Strong experience working with executive leadership, project management teams, and field personnel on large, multi-site construction programs.
- Experience participating in regular construction meetings with contractors and project managers.
- Strong experience preparing daily safety reports, incident reports, and project safety documentation.
- Ability to communicate effectively with owners, construction management teams, contractors, and field personnel.
- Ability to manage, document, and report safety incidents in accordance with OSHA regulations and project requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and standard construction documentation software.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Safety Management, Safety Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field.
- Additional construction safety certifications or professional credentials.
- Current 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification.
- Current OSHA 500 – Trainer in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry.
- Experience supporting large, complex, multi-site capital construction programs.
Benefits
- Free Healthcare Insurance
- Vision and Dental Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Free Life Insurance
- Sick Time Off
About the Role
KAYGEN is an emerging leader in providing top talent for technology-based staffing services. We specialize in providing high-volume contingent staffing, direct hire staffing and project-based solutions to companies worldwide ranging from startups to Fortune 500 and Managed Service Providers (MSP) across a wide variety of industries.
Company Culture
We are a team-orientated company that strives to stand by our core values of respect, honesty, and integrity. Our team of experienced staffing experts will work with you to find you the best opportunity.
Contact Us
To learn more about joining our team, please visit us at www.kaygen.com.