Construction & Safety Manager

Trident Consulting is currently seeking a Construction & Safety Manager for one of our industry leading clients

Job Title: Construction & Safety Manager

Location: San Jose, CA (100% Onsite)

Duration: Contract w2

Pay Rate: $90/hr - $95/hr on W2(Inclusive all)

Position Overview

The Construction & Safety Manager is responsible for overseeing construction execution, safety compliance, and quality assurance for a $25M capital project involving retrofits, facility expansions, and cleanroom installations .

This role requires full onsite presence to coordinate daily with contractors, EHS teams, and project stakeholders, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

1. Construction Management

• Oversee daily construction activities across project sites
• Manage general contractors, subcontractors, and workforce
• Ensure adherence to:
• Project specifications
• Engineering plans
• Construction procedures
• Monitor contractor productivity and efficiency
• Identify deviations and implement corrective actions

2. Safety Management (Critical Focus)

• Drive a zero-incident safety culture
• Partner with:
• EHS teams
• Safety managers
• Contractors
• Lead:
• Incident and near-miss investigations
• Root cause analysis
• Corrective action implementation and tracking
• Ensure proper reporting and closure of safety issues

3. Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Conduct quality inspections during and post-construction
• Ensure compliance with:
• Project specifications
• Customer requirements
• Regulatory standards
• Work closely with quality teams to resolve issues

4. Project Coordination & Execution

• Coordinate with project management teams on:
• Schedules
• Deliverables
• Milestones
• Review contractor schedules and progress
• Lead coordination meetings (safety, quality, progress updates)
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders

5. Change Management

• Manage change orders by:
• Reviewing contractor justifications
• Evaluating cost estimates
• Negotiating changes
• Collaborate with project stakeholders for approvals

6. Reporting & KPIs

• Track and report:
• Construction progress
• Safety metrics
• Labor hours
• Cost changes
• Deliver weekly/monthly reports to leadership

7. Permitting & Regulatory Coordination

• Support permitting processes
• Coordinate between:
• Engineers of record
• Local authorities (AHJ)
• Ensure all required inspections are completed

8. Contractor Onboarding & Team Support

• Support onboarding of contractors and crews
• Ensure compliance with:
• Safety standards
• Project procedures
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration

9. Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned
• Ensure smooth communication across all stakeholders

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in:
• Civil Engineering
• Construction Management
• Architecture
• OR related field (or equivalent experience)

Experience

• 10+ years of construction management experience
• Strong experience in:
• Commercial construction
• Cleanroom construction ( MANDATORY/Highly Preferred )
• Chemical production facility installation
• Must have California project experience

Technical & Functional Skills

• Strong knowledge of:
• Construction methods and technologies
• Safety and quality standards
• Experience with:
• Risk assessments & mitigation planning
• Change management processes
• Contractor management
• Ability to:
• Interpret construction codes and standards:
• ASME
• ACI
• Building codes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Certifications (Required/Preferred)

• OSHA 30 Certification (Required)
• First Aid & CPR Certification (Preferred)

Core Competencies

• Leadership & team coordination
• Strong communication & presentation skills
• Conflict resolution & problem-solving
• Critical thinking & decision-making
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Work Environment

• 100% onsite construction environment
• Exposure to:
• Active construction sites
• Safety-sensitive environments
• Close collaboration with:
• Contractors
• EHS teams
• Engineers and stakeholders