Safety Manager

About the role

This position is based out of our San Jose, CA office.

Responsibilities

• Create, implement, and communicate high quality safety and claims strategies, programs, policies, and procedures designed to assure compliance with the most updated rules and regulations of federal, state, and local agencies.
• Anually evaluate the performance of the Company safety and claims programs, utilizing trend analysis and overall progress of these programs.
• Works closely with senior management to direct the development of an effective safety strategy to assess and mitigate strategic and operational safety and security-related threats/risks, manage crises, claims and incidents and to appropriately safeguard the organization.
• Advise leadership of trends and actions to reduce injuries; provide leadership with information to aid in reduction of incidents and improve safety.
• Advises project management team and safety leadership on safety compliance concerns and preventative actions.
• Directs and participates in safety inspections and audits of job sites for recognition and correction of safety hazards.
• Provides uniform direction of accepted safety practices throughout the Company and identifies opportunities to promote and recognize employees who conduct themselves in a safe and professional manner throughout the organization.
• Manages DOT regulatory compliance, including driver’s qualification files, DOT drug testing and driver safety.
• Manages OSHA, MSHA, DOT and other regulatory inspections and related follow-up procedures.
• Utilizes EHS Insight safety software in collaboration with project teams, leadership, and customers for incident events, training, safety audits, driver MVR document management, drug testing documentation, and security backgrounds.
• Analyzes and shares leading and lagging indicator data and reports with leadership and project teams.
• Maintains required certifications and licensing.
• Partners with the claims manager to investigate all incidents and identify hazards, training issues, and/or fraudulent claims.
• Performs and reviews incident reports periodically to identify patterns, determine root causes, and take appropriate corrective actions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in safety, environmental health, construction safety management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of work experience in building and electrical construction.
• In-depth knowledge of construction and general industry safety standards and procedures, including OSHA, MSHA, DOT, Worker’s Compensation, NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) 70E safety rules and regulations.

Qualifications

• Excellent computer, communication, and training skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic project management experience and skills.
• Understanding of the project life cycle.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose problems with critical thinking skills and detail orientation, and to drive timely and appropriate solutions with self-initiative and sensitivity.
• Strong and professional team player, with effective collaboration, organizational and relationship-building skills.
• Experience building strong internal and external business partner relationships and teaming with cross-functional managers and employees across the business.

Skills

• Growth mindset and safety-first mindset.
• Exceptional communication skills, able to build strong relationships with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• Competitive health insurance options (medical, dental, and vision).
• A robust 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Access to wellness programs.
• Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance programs.

Pay

$110,000 – $138,600 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Travel to project sites is required, which may include temporary relocation for the duration of the project.