Construction Safety Manager

Location: Los Angeles, CA (On-Site)

Project: Los Angeles Community College District (BuildLACCD), Los Angeles City College – Theater Arts Replacement Building

Position Overview:

The Construction Safety Representative (CSR) is the dedicated, full-time, on-site safety authority responsible for administering, enforcing, and maintaining all OCIP and Program Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) requirements.

This position has sole responsibility for job site safety oversight and must be physically present on-site during all construction activities, including off-hours and weekend work. Construction activities shall not proceed unless the CSR is present on-site.

The CSR ensures compliance with Cal/OSHA, Federal OSHA, ANSI Z10, NFPA 241, California Labor Code, and all applicable District safety requirements.

Position Description:

Site Safety Leadership & Oversight

• Serve as the full-time, dedicated on-site safety representative with no additional project roles
• Administer and enforce OCIP/Program safety requirements
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor compliance with all safety regulations
• Enforce 100% Fall Protection Policy and all PPE requirements
• Ensure implementation of safe work practices across all trades
• Stop work when imminent danger conditions exist

Safety Planning & Documentation

• Develop and implement the Project Health, Safety & Environmental Plan (PHSEP) compliant with ANSI Z10
• Prepare and continuously update Job Hazard Analyses (JHA) as site conditions change
• Conduct daily task-specific safety plan reviews (Form CPS-0440 or equivalent)
  Maintain a written inspection program documenting:
• Dedicated safety inspections
• Identified non-compliances
• Corrective action measures
• Ensure all required Cal/OSHA postings, logs, and documentation are maintained on-site
• Maintain safety training records and equipment inspection logs

Incident Management & Reporting

• Immediately report serious injuries, illnesses, hazardous exposures, or regulatory inspections
• Secure incident scenes and halt affected work activities until authorized
• Lead in-depth incident investigations and root cause analysis
• Submit required incident documentation within mandated timelines
• Coordinate with CPT PM, CPD, RSM, and regulatory agencies

Regulatory & Compliance Oversight

• Ensure compliance with:
• Cal/OSHA and Federal OSHA regulations
  NFPA 241 Fire Prevention requirements
• ANSI Z10 standards
• California Labor Code IIPP requirements
• Confirm subcontractor OCIP enrollment prior to site orientation
  Ensure EMR and TRIR requirements are maintained within program thresholds
• Monitor contractor safety metrics and performance trends

Training & Communication

• Conduct comprehensive, site-specific safety orientations prior to mobilization
• Ensure all workers complete project-specific safety orientation before site access
• Facilitate weekly safety meetings and submit reports within 24 hours
• Submit Monthly Project Safety Performance Summary reports
• Attend weekly and/or bi-weekly BuildLACCD safety coordination meetings
• Ensure mobile equipment operators are properly trained and certified

Subcontractor & Trade Coordination

• Conduct interactive safety planning meetings with sub-trades prior to mobilization
  Coordinate safe work sequencing among multiple trades
• Verify hazard communication programs and SDS documentation
• Ensure confined space, excavation, hot work, crane, and heavy equipment plans meet regulatory standards

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum five (5) years of recent construction safety experience
• Experience on public-sector, campus, or OCIP-controlled projects strongly preferred
• Required certification:
• CHST (Certified Health and Safety Technician – BCSP) 

OR

• CSM-C (Certified Safety Manager-Construction – NASP)

• Current First Aid certification (OSHA-recognized provider)
• Current CPR certification (OSHA-recognized provider)
• Relevant construction safety certifications applicable to scope (e.g., excavation/trenching, confined space, fall protection, scaffold, HAZWOPER, PPE, etc.)
• Strong working knowledge of Cal/OSHA and Federal OSHA regulations
• Demonstrated experience managing JHAs, safety documentation, and incident investigations
• No serious or willful OSHA violations within the past five (5) years
• Experience operating under EMR ≤ 1.24 and maintaining TRIR aligned with industry benchmarks preferred

CLMI Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

• Salary Range: $125,000-145,000
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• 401k Matching
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term / Long Term Disability / Life