Safety Manager

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Safety Manager leads the development and execution of enterprise-wide safety strategies to support a culture of proactive risk management, continuous improvement, and regulatory compliance. This role oversees company-wide safety programs, metrics, and analytics and is responsible for aligning the organization’s safety practices with business goals. The Safety Manager will lead a high-performing team and partner cross-functionally with Operations, Risk, HR, and Executive Leadership to drive safety performance through data-driven insights and strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• Lead and evolve the company-wide safety strategy, integrating analytics and continuous improvement to support business goals and drive a proactive safety culture.
• Oversee the development and implementation of site-specific safety programs, policies, and procedures in compliance with CAL/OSHA, federal, and local regulations.
• Design and manage safety analytics, dashboards, and KPIs; track leading and lagging indicators; perform trend analysis and present findings to the Executive Safety Committee.
• Develop strategic safety plans, including long-term goals, key initiatives, and benchmarks for improvement across all regions.
• Conduct regular data reviews and lead Root Cause Analyses on incidents and near misses; implement preventive and corrective actions based on findings.
• Oversee environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs and ensure full compliance across all offices and worksites.
• Partner with Risk Management and HR to support injury case management, workers’ compensation strategies, and return-to-work programs.
• Lead a high-impact Safety team, responsible for hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, and performance development of safety personnel.
• Develop and facilitate safety education, including safety orientations, toolbox talks, and specialized training aligned with strategic initiatives.
• Audit field and facility operations, including regular inspections of field locations.
• Collaborate with operational leaders to identify bottlenecks and propose scalable solutions to improve field and site safety practices.
• Track and report incident trends, compliance status, and risk indicators; maintain accurate documentation and regulatory registers.
• Facilitate Executive Safety Committee meetings, report findings, and recommend improvements.
• Lead or support incentive and employee engagement programs that promote safety awareness and recognition.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, including updates to IIPP and all sub-programs.
• Perform other strategic or operational duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Bi-lingual Spanish required (read and write proficiently).
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing a safety team in a construction or field operations environment.
• OSHA 10, 30, 500, CSM/CSP or similar certifications strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing enterprise safety strategies and analytics/KPIs.
• Strong knowledge of CAL/OSHA and relevant local/state/federal safety regulations.
• Proficiency in writing safety policies and delivering training content.
• Demonstrated experience with data analysis and safety reporting; strong Excel and PowerPoint skills required.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Proven leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build credibility and relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Experience managing environmental compliance programs a plus.