Safety Manager

Responsibilities

• Perform oversight of construction activity on behalf of the client and report on contractor regulatory and contract safety compliance.
• Monitor compliance with all current OSHA requirements related to the specific construction projects.
• Conduct daily safety reviews of work in progress in accordance with current Safety Regulations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) developed and updated by BuildLACCD.
• Monitor adherence to Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP) requirements and procedures.
• Support the Program Safety Manager, including attending required meetings and providing safety reports/analysis as requested.
• Attend construction meetings with the college project team and general contractor; lead the safety topic (toolbox), report on site observations (Observation Report), and review upcoming construction schedule for hazard preparedness.
• Perform ongoing construction site safety inspections and generate daily safety reports for all site visits.
• Submit weekly Project Health Safety and Environmental Observation Report to the College Project Manager.
• Review contractor safety submittals for completion and accuracy, including JHA, MOP, Fall Protection Plans, Crane Lift Plans, Excavation and Scaffold Erecting Plans, Confined Space Entry, and other high‑risk operations.
• Review contractor‑submitted incident reports, participate in safety stand‑downs, and prepare and submit lessons learned to the Program Safety Manager.
• Conduct and document safety orientation with the contractor safety representative.
• Monitor adherence to zero‑tolerance and corrective‑action policy for workers not in compliance with the program’s safety policy.
• Maintain flexibility in schedule and transportation to work at multiple sites throughout the greater Los Angeles area.
• Work in a fast‑paced environment, establish daily work priorities, and provide oversight at multiple active construction projects.
• Demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in construction safety.
• Minimum 5 years of managing multiple projects in different stages of construction at multiple jobsite locations.
• Minimum 5 years of field experience as a Construction Safety Consultant working with General Contractors and Subcontractors.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working with Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP).
• Minimum 5 years of experience with DSA.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with safety management for public‑sector construction.
• Current 40‑Hour HAZWOPER certification.
• Current OSHA 500 certification (Trainer in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry).
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• Valid Safety Management Specialist (SMS) certificate issued by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) **or** Certified Safety Manager Construction (CSMC) certificate issued by the National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related spreadsheet and database software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Construction management, safety management, safety engineering, or a related degree.
• Experience on modernization‑type projects involving asbestos and lead‑based paint disturbance.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with senior safety management for large building programs across multiple sites.
• Additional safety/health certifications and credentials appropriate for this position.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401(k) match (400k match)