SAFETY MANAGER

About the role

Deacon Construction is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to provide regional safety management for Northern California projects. This position works independently and reports to the Operations Managers while collaborating with other regional safety managers on companywide issues. Building cooperative and supportive relationships at all levels of the office and project teams is imperative.

Responsibilities

• Review and oversee subcontract safety programs concurrently on multiple projects (3-5).
• Ensure subcontractor regulatory and contract safety compliance.
• Assist project managers and superintendents with safety-related preconstruction activities.
• Apply for and acquire Cal OSHA Project and Crane Permits.
• Develop site safety plans per regulations and owner contracts.
• Assist superintendents/supervisors in developing site-specific emergency procedures and Job Hazard Assessments (JHAs).
• Develop and/or facilitate site-specific training.
• Coordinate and complete weekly site safety audits with project supervision.
• Develop and/or facilitate quarterly field and office staff training.
• Conduct senior-level accident investigations for serious accidents or incidents.
• Review all accidents and incidents to ensure remediation of root causes.
• Participate actively in community events organized by safety professionals, including regulatory agencies and citizen groups, to promote safety and accident prevention.
• Work with project teams to obtain OSHA Height permits.
• Provide companywide safety guidance collaboratively.
• Complete companywide safety initiatives collaboratively or independently as requested.

Core Competencies

The ideal candidate will possess senior-level competency in all safety-related aspects of general construction and multi-family construction, including:

• Plan review
• Cal OSHA Project Permit and Crane permitting
• Mobile and Tower crane operations
• Traffic control design and review
• Mass excavation and hauling
• Heavy Equipment operations
• Chemical storage and handling
• Material storage and handling
• Underground utilities, including trenching
• Rebar and structural concrete
• Block wall
• Structural steel
• Wood framing
• Fire systems
• Exterior siding systems
• Electrical systems
• Plumbing systems
• Drywall
• Interior finishes
• Asphalt placement
• Landscaping
• Applicable public safety

Requirements

• 5 years of related safety and health experience.
• Instructor-level competency in Fall Protection Safety, Fire Safety, Excavation Safety, Heat Illness Safety, and Silica Safety.
• Interest and ability in continuing safety education.

A Bachelor of Science in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field is a plus but not required. All safety certifications considered, with ASP/CSP/CHST/OHST preferred but not required.