Regional Safety Manager
hace 3 días
San Diego
Align Builders is on a mission to redefine the construction experience. We are seeking a Safety Leader who possesses strong values, communicates clearly, displays a consistently strong work ethic, and is eager to build lasting relationships within the industry. The Safety Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing jobsite safety programs across multiple commercial construction projects, promoting a proactive culture of health and safety, ensuring compliance with all OSHA and regulatory requirements, conducting site-specific safety planning and training, and partnering closely with project leadership to identify, mitigate, and prevent hazards while supporting teams in delivering high-quality projects safely and efficiently. Characteristics Required / Competencies: • Team Player: Embraces working collectively as a team, • Hungry: Aptitude and passion to learn, listen and grow, • Extreme Ownership: trusted to hold themselves accountable and do the right thing, • Disciplined: adheres to process and protocol, working diligently and urgently, • Positive: maintains positive attitude and professional attitude under pressure, • Principled: Has a reputation of working diligently and supporting teams, • Clear: Skilled at organizing chaos into manageable systems, ideas and tasks, • Critical Thinker: Confident in ability to find practical effective solutions, • Galvanizing: Aligns, inspires and motivates others toward common outcomes Essential Functions and Abilities Required: • Lead and manage the companywide safety program across multiple regional offices and active job sites., • Establish and lead safety policies, procedures, and standards aligned with company objectives, OSHA regulations, and industry best practices., • Provide visible leadership in the field, supporting project teams, superintendents, and subcontractors to drive sage work practices., • Develop, implement, and continuously improve safety training programs for employees and trade partners., • Conduct and oversee job site safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments; ensure timely corrective actions., • Investigate incidents, near misses, and injuries; lead root cause analysis and implement preventative measures., • Track, analyze, and report safety metrics (TRIR, EMR, DART, etc.) and recommend strategies for continuous improvement., • Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, insurance carriers, and external safety consultants, • Partner with operations, preconstruction, and executive leadership to integrate safety into planning, scheduling, and execution, • Support with preconstruction and design-build efforts by reviewing safety plans, logistics, and risk mitigation strategies, • Lead, mentor, and develop safety managers and field safety staff, • Promote a strong safety-first culture where accountability, communication, and continuous improvement are core values, • Ability to travel regularly to project sites throughout San Diego, Orange County and Los Angeles, • Capable of working in active construction environments, including walking job sites, climbing stairs/ladders, and standing for extended periods of time Knowledge and Skills: • Ability to travel between multiple projects spanning our Orange County, San Diego region (Irvine, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Downtown San Diego, La Jolla and Chula Vista), • Knowledge and familiarity with construction processes, practices, and procedures, • Proven ability to adapt behavior or work methods in response to new information or conditions, • Experience monitoring work to ensure quality standards and attention to detail, • Interpersonal Skills: ability to engage with clients, internal team members, and trade contractors in a constructive, productive way to overcome obstacles and achieve results., • Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, project management software (Procore), and scheduling software (Microsoft Project). Education / Experience Required: • Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, Engineering,, or related field (or equivalent experience). or a related field (or equivalent experience)., • 10+ years of safety leadership experience within commercial construction, • Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and California-specific safety requirements, • Proven experience managing safety programs across multiple active projects and geographic regions, • Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills, • Ability to influence at all levels, from field crews to executive leadership, • Experience with design-build and complex commercial projects preferred, • Professional certifications such as CSP, CHST, or equivalent strongly preferred, • $120,000k to $180,000k Annually, • 401k Dental, Medical, Vision, FSA, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Mentorship, • Multiple: San Diego County, Orange County and Los Angeles County, • Full-Time