Safety Manager
Simpson & Simpson Management Consulting is seeking an experienced Construction Safety Manager to support a large, multi-site public-sector construction program in the Greater Los Angeles area.
This is a field-focused role for a safety professional who is comfortable working across multiple active construction sites and partnering directly with project managers, contractors, field teams, and owner representatives.
What You'll Do
- Provide construction safety oversight across multiple active project sites.
- Monitor contractor compliance with OSHA, project safety requirements, and OCIP procedures.
- Conduct site safety inspections and prepare daily and weekly safety reports.
- Participate in construction meetings and lead discussions regarding site observations, upcoming work, and hazard preparedness.
- Review contractor safety documentation, including JHAs, MOPs, Fall Protection Plans, Crane Lift Plans, Excavation Plans, Scaffold Plans, and Confined Space Entry procedures.
- Review safety incidents, participate in safety stand-downs, track corrective actions, and support lessons-learned reporting.
- Coordinate closely with project management, contractor site management, and field teams.
- Provide safety oversight for demolition, renovation, modernization, and new construction projects, including work involving asbestos, lead-based paint, abatement, and hazardous-material handling.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on construction safety experience and is comfortable managing priorities across multiple active projects.
Minimum experience:
- 7+ years of U.S. commercial construction experience with a General Contractor.
- 5+ years of California construction experience with a contractor or major subcontractor.
- 2+ years of educational construction experience in a campus environment.
- Experience with OCIP programs.
- Strong experience supporting demolition, renovation, and new construction projects.
- Experience managing safety incidents, daily construction reporting, and contractor compliance.
- Ability to travel between multiple project sites throughout the Greater Los Angeles area.
Required Certifications
Candidates must have an active/current:
SMS (Safety Management Specialist), CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician), OR CSMC (Certified Safety Manager – Construction)
AND
Current First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
Copies of required certifications will be requested as part of the qualification process. These credentials are mandatory for consideration.
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree in Construction Management, Safety Management, Safety Engineering, or a related field.
- 40-Hour HAZWOPER
- OSHA 500
- Additional construction safety/health certifications.
Why Join S&S?
You'll have the opportunity to support a significant public-sector capital improvement program while working with experienced construction and program management professionals. We're looking for someone who brings strong field judgment, communicates well with both management and contractors, and takes a practical, proactive approach to construction safety
