Safety Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Support implementation and enforcement of project-specific safety programs, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct routine jobsite safety inspections, audits, and observations to identify hazards and ensure compliance with company, client, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with new worker orientations and ongoing safety training for employees, subcontractors, and visitors.
• Lead or participate in daily pre-task planning meetings, toolbox talks, and safety briefings.
• Monitor work activities to ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), fall protection systems, and other safety controls.
• Assist in incident, injury, and near-miss investigations, including documentation, root cause analysis, and corrective action tracking.
• Maintain accurate safety records, reports, permits, inspections, and training documentation.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure compliance with site access requirements and client-specific safety protocols.
• Track and report leading and lagging safety indicators.
• Support emergency response planning and preparedness efforts.
• Work collaboratively with superintendents, project engineers, subcontractors, and project managers to proactively address safety concerns.
• Promote a positive safety culture through coaching, mentoring, and continuous engagement with field personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• 1-4+ years of construction safety experience, internship experience, or related EHS experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA construction standards and industry best practices.
• Ability to identify hazards and recommend practical corrective actions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of a project team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and standard safety reporting software.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced construction environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience on large commercial, industrial, semiconductor, life sciences, or mission-critical projects is highly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 30 Construction Certification.
• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification.
• CHST designation or progression toward professional safety certifications.
• Experience working on occupied campuses, high-tech manufacturing facilities, cleanroom environments, or large-scale industrial construction projects.
• Familiarity with contractor management systems and permit-to-work processes.

What Success Looks Like

• Demonstrates a visible commitment to safety through consistent field presence.
• Builds strong relationships with craft workers and project leadership.
• Identifies and mitigates risks before incidents occur.
• Maintains organized documentation and compliance records.
• Contributes to a culture where safety is viewed as a core project value rather than a requirement.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Jose, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $90.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Jose, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Jose,CA.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.