Construction Safety Manager

Unger Construction Co. is a dynamic and growing company seeking an experienced Safety Manager to join our team. As a Safety Manager, you will play a crucial role in planning, training, coaching, directing, and implementing the company safety program to ensure a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment on project sites and offices.

Must have commercial construction experience, preferably with a General Contractor, and meet minimum requirements. Resumes received through staffing agencies will not be considered.

Expected Outcomes :

• This is a 100% in-person position and the ideal candidate must be willing and able to travel to our offices and project sites located in North Bay and Greater Sacramento areas.
• Establish a positive safety culture and ensure project safety goals are achieved
• Lead and ensure the maintenance of injury free environment
• Participate in OSHA inspections and ensure projects are free of violations
• Foster the development of safety programs and protocols
• Monitor and measure team engagement regarding safety and provide training / coaching as necessary
• Ensure all governmental safety regulations are observed and practiced
• Conduct weekly safety visits and coach internal / external employees on safety practices and protocols
• Analyze and recommend corrective actions and / or plans

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Develop specific objectives and strategies to maintain an effective safety program that complies with federal, state, and local safety regulations
• Participate in pre-construction, client, and project safety meetings
• Plan and implement safety programs and training for staff, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Develop and maintain the company Safety Manual, documents, and training material.
• Develop and maintain Toolbox Safety Talks in compliance with company safety policies
• Obtain and maintain all Cal / OSHA required permits
• Collaborate with the Human Resources department on disciplinary and substance abuse policies
• Provide information, signs, posters, personal protective equipment, barriers, etc. to projects
• Review accident and incident documentation for accuracy, determine root cause, and implement corrective action if necessary
• Participate in accident investigations resulting in lost time; property / liability / equipment damages; and produce investigative reports
• Represent the company in all safety-related hearings (Cal-OSHA, etc.)
• Prepare required regulatory reports and ensure they are submitted timely
• Write and distribute Safety Bulletins, Alerts, and Lessons Learned
• Prepare and provide periodic safety analyses, budgets, and reports requested by leadership or supervisor
• Recommend and enforce disciplinary actions against safety policy violators
• Conduct periodic safety drills at company offices to ensure relevance and compliance
• Manage preferred vendors for safety supplies
• Develop and continually improve the effectiveness of the department’s procedures
• Monitor the company’s fleet of vehicles, equipment, and warehouses, and report to supervisor
• Work with Human Resources on personnel-related actions, injuries, and / or violations
• Communicate and cultivate company vision, values, goals, and safety culture to employees, contractors, vendors, and clients.
• Able and willing to travel to multiple project sites, meetings, and conferences
• Perform additional tasks assigned by the supervisor

Minimum requirements :

• 4-year occupational safety / health degree or equivalent combinations of training and related experience
• Minimum of 5 years of construction safety experience or 6 years as a safety professional in an unrelated industry
• OSHA30 and / or OSHA500 certification
• Must have Nationally recognized safety designation (CSP, ASP, OSHT) or equivalent
• Additional Certified Safety Training credentials are a plus
• Thorough understanding of and ability to enforce all federal, state, local, and Company regulations
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures
• Possess good computer skills

Qualifications :

• Able to respond quickly and effectively under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• Excel at leading and conducting engaging training and presentations
• Able to teach and mentor
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Able to work independently; prioritize tasks; exercise judgment and initiative

Licenses :

Must have a valid driver’s license in good standing

Note to Recruiters : We appreciate your interest in helping us find the right candidates. However, at this time, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting agencies.

Any resumes submitted without a prior written agreement in place will be considered unsolicited.

Unger Construction Co. reserves the right to close the application process without prior notice. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Thank you for your understanding.

Unger Construction Co. is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.