Location and Travel: 100% onsite visits to project locations in Martinez, Southern California, Nevada, Georgia, and Arizona
Pay: Starting $100k/yr. with flexibility
Status: Full-Time, Permanent

Position Summary

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Safety Construction Manager to join our team. This role requires 100% onsite presence to project sites across California, Nevada, Georgia, and Arizona. The ideal candidate is a hands-on safety leader with extensive construction experience-especially in structural and light gauge steel projects-and demonstrated experience in solar energy construction and safety. This position demands a strong understanding of safety protocols specific to solar installations alongside traditional construction safety practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and enforce safety policies and programs in compliance with OSHA 1926, federal, state, and local regulations, including those specific to solar energy construction sites.
• Conduct regular site audits and inspections at all project locations to identify hazards, ensure safe work practices, and maintain compliance with solar and steel erection safety standards.
• Lead and deliver safety training sessions (fall protection, steel erection, hot work, confined space, solar-specific safety practices, etc.) for field crews and shop personnel.
• Maintain comprehensive safety documentation, including incident reports, training records, inspection logs, and safety plans tailored to solar and steel projects.
• Investigate accidents and incidents, producing detailed reports and driving corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, and subcontractors to integrate safety into all phases of project planning and execution, with emphasis on solar energy installation safety.
• Manage site-specific safety plans, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and Pre-Task Planning documentation for each location.
• Oversee and enforce PPE requirements, fall protection systems, and equipment certifications on every job site.
• Monitor industry trends, regulations, and best practices to ensure continuous improvement in solar and steel construction safety.
• Communicate safety performance and compliance effectively with clients, regulatory agencies, and company leadership.
• Champion a zero-incident culture, actively promoting safety awareness and accountability at every level.

Qualifications

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (preferred).
• OSHA 30-hour Construction Certification (required).
• CHST, CSP, or equivalent safety certification (preferred).
• Certified OSHA 10/30 Trainer.
• Certified Equipment Trainer (Aerial Lift, Forklift, Fall Protection).

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of safety management experience in the construction industry.
• At least 2 years' experience with structural and/or light gauge steel projects.
• Demonstrated experience in solar energy construction safety, including knowledge of photovoltaic system installation hazards and safety protocols.
• Strong working knowledge of steel erection safety standards, including OSHA Subpart R.
• Familiarity with solar-specific safety regulations and best practices is highly desirable.
• Bilingual in English & Spanish

Additional Requirements

• Willingness and ability to travel 100% of the time to project sites in Martinez, Southern California, Nevada, Georgia, and Arizona.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal abilities.
• Proven track record of effective incident investigation and hazard mitigation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.