Safety Manager

About the role

Shimmick is seeking a Safety Manager to support our presence in Northern California. The Safety Manager supports the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the company’s Safety & Health Program across heavy civil construction projects. This role requires a proven ability to work in high-risk, complex environments and to foster a strong safety culture through engagement, training, and field leadership. Backed by over 100 years of expertise and driven by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit, Shimmick is one of the most dynamic infrastructure builders in the industry. With market leadership in water resources, sustainable transportation, and complex electrical construction, we’re well‑positioned to lead during a time of rapid change. As project delivery models, regulatory frameworks, supply chains, and technology continue to evolve, our ability to stay flexible and agile in our project management approach is essential to our success.

Responsibilities

• Under limited supervision, responsible for moderately complex technical work in a wide range of environmental, safety and health disciplines to achieve compliance with ES&H standards along with federal and state regulatory requirements.
• Maintains current knowledge of specific government agency requirements.
• Exhibits knowledge and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of their environmental specialty.
• Independently determines and develops approaches to solutions.
• Develops, implements and maintains safety and health programs, systems and procedures.
• Monitors and prevents hazards and diseases in the work area.
• Investigates accidents, injuries, and complaints concerning hazards in the workplace.
• Recommends improvements in processes, design, procedures and operating equipment to minimize hazards.
• Develops and conducts employee training, emergency preparedness and assures the quality of programs.
• Provides regulatory interpretation and technical advice.
• May act as a lead role for a team of ES&H specialists and/or support personnel.
• May administer an ES&H program on a small or medium‑sized project.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree + 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Must be able to maintain 3 points of contact when climbing a ladder.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Preferred Qualifications: 10+ years of relevant experience in Heavy Civil construction.
• Knowledge of Cal/OSHA Mining and Tunneling regulations and their application to construction safety programs.
• Competent Person Certifications (e.g., Confined/Enclosed Space, Fall Protection, Trenching & Excavation).
• NFPA 70E Training Certificate.
• Environmental Stormwater safety OSHA 30, 500, 510 Certifications.
• CHST Certification.
• STSC Certification.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Options to participate in an FSA or HSA.
• Employer‑paid STD, LTD, basic life and AD&D.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness insurance, legal and identity theft protection.
• Benefits available to employees working >20 hours/week; employees

Pay

The salary range for this position is between $125,000‑$150,000 per year, depending on experience and/or education.

Additional Information

Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre‑employment substance abuse test. This position does not include sponsorship for a United States work authorization.