Construction Safety Manager

CLMI Group, LLC•Los Angeles, CA

4h•$125,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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
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
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
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
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
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