Head of Health and Safety

As the Safety Director, you will lead the company’s safety efforts and foster a safe, healthy, and compliant work environment across all construction operations. This position is responsible for overseeing the safety department, developing and implementing company-wide safety programs, monitoring compliance, and ensuring alignment with applicable government regulations and industry best practices. The Safety Director will work closely with leadership and field teams to promote a strong culture of safety and continuous improvement. Health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision

• Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts
• Excellent PTO Program with 8 paid holidays
• Discretionary bonus opportunities
• Company truck and gas card

Safety Leadership

Advise management and develop, implement, and enforce workplace safety policies and procedures in accordance with OSHA and Cal/OSHA standards and regulations.

Establish company-wide safety strategy, annual goals, key performance indicators (KPIs), and continuous improvement initiatives.

Stay current on industry safety trends, regulatory changes, and best practices.

Present safety performance metrics, trends, and recommendations to executive leadership on a regular basis.

Safety Software and Inventory Management

Lead the administration and continuous improvement of company safety management platforms (Novara Flex/KPA software).

Manage safety documentation, training records, incident reports, inspections, audits, corrective actions, and regulatory compliance records.

Oversee PPE inventory, safety equipment, and First Aid-related supplies, and maintain relationships with safety vendors and service providers.

Compliance and Risk Management

Function as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies and assist with inspections, audits, investigations, and compliance requirements.

Lead safety audits, investigate accidents and incidents, identify hazards and risks, and develop and implement corrective action plans.

Create incident reports, analyze accident data and trends, and recommend corrective measures to reduce risk and improve safety performance.

Conduct routine jobsite visits, field observations, safety audits, and executive safety reviews throughout Southern California operations.

Training and Safety Culture

Develop, implement, and maintain safety training programs to ensure compliance, effectiveness, and relevance to current operations.

Promote a proactive safety culture through employee engagement, education, accountability, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Establish and maintain site-specific Emergency and Disaster Response Programs.

Develop, implement, and lead emergency response planning, procedures, and preparedness initiatives.

Oversee workers' compensation claims management, including First Reports of Injury, claim review, return-to-work coordination, and collaboration with insurance carriers, brokers, medical providers, and legal counsel.

Manage the Company's return-to-work and restricted-duty programs to support employee recovery and reduce claim costs.

Supervise, mentor, and develop safety team, including conducting performance evaluations and providing ongoing coaching.

Collaborate closely with Executive Leadership, Superintendents, Project Management, Human Resources, and Legal teams to ensure safety policies are effectively communicated and consistently followed across all jobsites.

Act as a liaison with union representatives and maintain compliance with collective bargaining agreements and applicable union requirements.

5+ years’ experience managing and leading a safety team in a commercial, industrial, civil, or specialty contracting environment

• 15+ years construction experience with increasing safety leadership responsibility
• First Aid/CPR training certification
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Safety Management, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred. Exceptional knowledge of OSHA/CalOSHA, federal, state, and local regulatory compliance requirements and appropriate corrective practices
• Experience with Novara Flex/KPA or similar safety management platforms preferred
• Experience managing fleet safety programs, driver qualification files, and DOT-related compliance preferred
• Strong knowledge of bargaining agreements and thorough union environment experience
• Solid knowledge of potentially hazardous materials and practices in the workplace
• Proficient in conducting data analysis and reporting statistics
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of safety management software, Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication skills, generating professional written material and delivering effective verbal presentations
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.

Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

Ability to occasionally lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 lbs

Ability to travel frequently throughout Southern California

All employees must comply with company policies and applicable laws. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability.