Construction - Safety Manager

Job Description:

The Safety Manager is responsible for the prevention, detection, and resolution of loss throughout our Washington offices and surrounding properties in safety initiatives. The Manager oversees development and implementation of behavior-based safety practices, audits functions for health and safety procedure implementation, ensures compliance with local regulations and OSHA requirements and conducts root-cause analysis of health and safety incidents. In addition, this Safety Manager elevates and maintains safety in Onni’s culture and operations securing a pivotal role in implementing processes and procedures as well as observes and understands operational requirements and provide sound recommendations that elevate safety and support business operations.

Perks and Benefits:

• 3 weeks PTO
• Annual education allowance of up to $1,000
• Referral program
• Employer Matching 401(k)
• Free Onsite Parking or Commuting Support
• Friends and family rates for our Hotel Properties throughout the company

What Will You Do?

Safety Program Development & Management

• Develop, implement, and maintain project-specific safety plans for each assigned project, including Emergency Action, Fire Prevention, and Fall Protection Plans and JHAs/AHAs for major construction activities.
• Maintain Onni’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) per Cal/OSHA, illness-prevention protocols (e.g., COVID-19), and corporate safety policies across all offices and job sites.
• Coordinate with insurance carriers on OCIP/CCIP requirements when applicable.

Field & Subcontractor Oversight

• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly safety inspections of construction sites (Types III and V wood-frame, podium concrete) and regular property and office safety walks; create and distribute field reports.
• Oversee high-risk operations (scaffolding, fall protection, cranes, excavation, shoring, material handling) and life-safety systems (fire alarms, sprinklers, egress) during construction.
• Coordinate with building operations on occupied-building safety, including dust, debris, and hazardous material containment, after-hours permits, and noise mitigation.
• Review and approve subcontractor safety plans, insurance certificates, OSHA training records, competent-person designations, and certifications before mobilization; conduct pre-mobilization orientations.
• Enforce subcontractor compliance with Onni’s standards, issue violations and stop-work orders as needed, and hold regular safety meetings to confirm goals are met.

Training & Safety Culture

• Deliver new hire and subcontractor orientations and targeted training on high-hazard activities (fall protection, silica, heat illness, crane signaling).
• Coordinate specialized training (OSHA 10/30, First Aid/CPR, HAZWOPER as applicable).
• Champion a proactive safety culture through recognition programs, near-miss reporting, and worker engagement, and communicate safety expectations at all levels.

Incident Management & Investigation

• Respond immediately to incidents, injuries, and near misses; lead root cause investigations and implement corrective action plans.
• Complete OSHA 300 logs, Cal/OSHA reporting, and workers’ compensation documentation on time; maintain workers’ compensation training and assist with claim management.

Regulatory Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA (including Heat Illness Prevention T8 CCR §3395, Silica, and Fall Protection standards), Washington L&I, EPA, and local regulations.
• Maintain safety documentation, permits, inspection records, and required postings at each site.
• Serve as liaison with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, L&I, fire and building departments, and municipal inspectors during inspections; respond to citations and complaints.

Reporting & Analytics

• Track safety KPIs (TRIR, DART, near-miss reporting) and maintain project scorecards and benchmarks; analyze incident trends to develop preventive strategies.
• Prepare monthly safety reports and present performance data to construction leadership and the executive team.

What You Bring?

• B.S. Occupational Safety & Health Engineering or related Field.
• Construction Health & Safety Tech. Certification (CHSR) an asset.
• Auditor certificate an asset.
• 5+ years of construction or property management experience.
• 3+ years of safety management and training experience.
• Solid understanding of OSHA and industry specific regulations.
• Must have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.

Salary Range:

$100,000 - $115,000

About The Company:

Onni

For over half a century, Onni has been building communities for people to live, work, and play. Our success reflects our commitment to our employees and partners, and our dedication to quality construction, innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Our expertise expands across North America, with offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Los Angeles, Seattle, Phoenix, and Chicago.

AI Use:

This role may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support research, analysis, content development, design, reporting, or operational efficiency. Employees are expected to use AI responsibly and in compliance with company policies, data privacy requirements, confidentiality obligations, and applicable laws.

All AI-generated or AI-assisted outputs must be reviewed for accuracy, quality, and appropriateness before use. Employees are also expected to disclose when AI tools have been used in the creation of work and must not present AI-generated content as solely their own original work.

How To Apply:

Please apply through the link on the job posting and attach your resume and any other required documents.

We thank all applicants for your interest in the Onni Group. Note that only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.