Safety Manager

DVJ Consulting Engineers, founded in 2007 as DV Josue INC and rebranded in 2020, embodies a legacy of growth, integrity, and precision. Originally starting as a high-quality construction service, we have transformed into a comprehensive engineering consultancy offering a broad array of services. As we continue to expand and uphold our commitment to safety and excellence, we are seeking a dedicated Safety Manager. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in developing and implementing safety programs that not only protect the workforce but also enhance productivity and compliance with industry regulations. In this role, you will be responsible for fostering a culture of safety throughout all projects and operations, ensuring that safety protocols are followed meticulously, and engaging with all levels of staff to promote best practices. If you are passionate about safety in the construction industry and want to contribute to a forward-thinking company with a robust reputation, we encourage you to apply and be part of our mission to deliver high-quality engineering solutions with unwavering safety standards.

Responsibilities

• This role will be affiliated with the Seaside Region (WLAC, LAHC, and LASC) but will serve as a District-Wide position.
• Oversee construction activities on behalf of the client, ensuring compliance with contractor regulations and safety standards across multiple project sites.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable OSHA regulations relevant to the specific construction projects.
• Conduct daily safety assessments of ongoing work in line with current Safety Regulations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) established and updated by BuildLACCD.
• Ensure compliance with the Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP) requirements and procedures.
• Provide support to the Program Safety Manager, which includes attending required meetings and delivering safety reports or analyses as needed.
• Attend construction meeting with college project team and general contractor. Leading the safety topic (toolbox), report on site observations (Observation Report) and review upcoming construction schedule for hazard preparedness.
• Perform ongoing construction site safety inspections and generate daily safety report for all site visits.
• Submit weekly Project Health Safety and Environmental Observation Report to College Project Manager.
• Perform ongoing review, for completion and accuracy, of contractor safety submittals, JHA, MOP, Fall Protection Plans, Crane Lift Plans, Excavation and Scaffold Erecting Plans, Confined Space Entry and hazard assessment of other high risk operations.
• Perform review of contractor submitted incident reports, participate in safety stand-downs, and prepare and submit lessons learned to Program Safety Manager.
• Perform and document safety orientation with contractor safety representative.
• Monitor adherence to zero tolerance and corrective action policy for workers found not in compliance with the Program’s safety policy.
• Flexibility in schedule and transportation to work at multiple sites based on assigned schedule and duties throughout the greater Los Angeles area.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment, establish daily work priorities, and perform oversight at multiple active construction projects.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• 10 years' of commercial construction experience in the US with a General Contractor
• 5 years' experience in California with a Contractor or major subcontractor
• 2 years' experience in construction of educational projects in a campus environment
• Strong experience managing field construction teams on multiple projects.
• Experience on demolition, renovation, and new construction building projects.
• Experience working on OCIP programs.
• All certificates and credentials must be active and current for consideration. Include a current copy of all certifications in resume package for verification.
• Minimum Requirement: Minimum of holding a valid Safety Management Specialist (SMS) certificate or Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) issued by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) or Certified Safety Manager Construction (CSMC) certificate issued by the National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP) - (include copy of certificate in resume package)
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED Certification - include copy in resume package for verification.
• Experience on modernization/renovation projects involving abatement, remediation of hazardous materials, hazardous material waste removal and handling, such as asbestos and lead based paint.
• Strong experience working senior management and field teams on large building programs across multiple sites and locations.
• Experience participating in scheduled construction Meetings with Contractors and Project Managers.
• Strong experience in safety incident reporting and daily construction reporting for multiple projects.
• Ability to effectively communicate with Owner's Construction Management staff and Contractor's Site Management Team.
• Ability to manage, control, and report safety incidents in a timely manner in accordance with OSHA regulations and Owner's Requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat and other basic software programs used in Construction.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Construction management, safety management, safety engineer or related degree is preferred
• Additional safety/health certifications and credentials as appropriate for this position
• Current 40-Hour HAZWOPER
• Current OSHA 500 (Trainer in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry) - (include copy of certificate in resume package)