Safety Manager - Construction

Spiniello Companies is a privately held, national, full-service utility contractor. Founded in 1922, we are one of the few companies that fully self-performs all aspects of open cut and specialty pipe rehabilitation. Headquarters in New Jersey, we also have office locations in Maryland, Washington D.C., and California.

Job Summary

The Safety Manager is a field-focused safety leadership role responsible for supporting active construction project sites across the West Region. This position requires strong, hands-on construction field experience and the ability to work directly with crews, supervision, and project management to identify hazards, ensure compliance, and drive a proactive safety culture.

This is a permanent, full-time position intended to provide consistent, long-term safety leadership in the region. While a CHST certification is preferred, it is not required provided the candidate demonstrates strong, relevant field safety experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day field safety leadership on active construction project sites


• Conduct regular site safety inspections and audits, identify hazards, and verify corrective action close-out


• Support and review JHAs, pre-task plans, permits, and safe work plans


• Coach and mentor supervisors and crews on safe work practices and hazard recognition


• Support incident reporting and investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action development


• Assist project teams with client safety requirements, audits, and compliance documentation


• Deliver or coordinate site-specific safety orientations and toolbox talks as needed


• Track and maintain safety documentation, inspection records, and compliance metrics


• Travel between project sites within the West Region as required (typically supporting multiple sites)

Position Requirements and Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of construction safety experience, with significant field-based involvement


• Experience supporting civil, underground utility, trenchless, or heavy construction projects strongly preferred


• CHST preferred


• OSHA 30 (Construction) required; OSHA 500/510 a plus


• California Certified Gas Tester (or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire)


• CSP, ASP, etc. considered an asset


• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Construction Management, or a related field preferred (or equivalent field experience)


• Strong working knowledge of Cal OSHA construction standards


• Ability to communicate effectively with field crews, supervision, and project management


• Practical, solution-oriented approach to safety challenges


• Proficient with Microsoft Office and basic safety management systems


• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required


• Strong field presence and credibility with construction personnel


• Hands-on, approachable leadership style

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills


• Ability to work independently while aligning with corporate safety direction


• Commitment to continuous improvement and a strong safety culture

Recruitment Notice

Spiniello Companies does not accept unsolicited resumes from search, recruiting, or staffing firms. Any resumes submitted by any search, recruiting, or staffing firms to any employee of Spiniello Companies whether via email, the internet, or directly, without a valid written search agreement for the applicable role and without prior authorization from Human Resources will be deemed the sole property of Spiniello Companies. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited submission or signed agreement in place with such firm. Firms that are not authorized to submit candidates will not be eligible for any fee or ownership claim.