Safety Manager

Los Angeles, CA, USA|

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $65,000.00 - $140,000.00

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Life insurance

short-term disability

long-term disability

Fitness Reimbursement

Flexible spending account

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job Description

Clark Construction Group is a nationally recognized construction firm known for its commitment to safety, quality, and innovation. As a leader in the construction industry, Clark delivers large-scale, complex projects across multiple sectors including commercial, infrastructure, and residential developments. The company prides itself on its safety culture and dedication to ensuring the well-being of every employee, trade partner, and member of the public involved in its projects. Clark Construction fosters a collaborative and high-performance work environment that supports professional growth and operational excellence. The organization emphasizes ethical practices, accountability, and continuous improvement in all phases of construction projects.\n\nThe role of Safety Manager at Clark Construction Group is critical to maintaining these standards. This position is responsible for driving a robust safety culture on every project, overseeing adherence to Clark's Safety and Health Policy in addition to local, state, and federal regulations. The Safety Manager partners closely with project supervisors and field personnel to develop and implement customized safety programs tailored to the specific activities and risks of each site. Through proactive hazard identification and corrective action recommendations, the Safety Manager ensures that risk mitigation is an integral part of project planning and execution. This individual also mentors safety staff, provides education and training on safety practices, and facilitates third-party safety reviews including OSHA inspections.\n\nThis role requires a hands-on approach, with the Safety Manager regularly navigating active job sites and actively engaging with workers to promote safe behavior and compliance with protocols. The physical demands include frequent walking on uneven terrain and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively across a broad audience ranging from craft workers to senior executives. The successful candidate must be agile and data-driven, able to balance multiple priorities and align teams with the company’s safety vision and standards of excellence. A commitment to continuous improvement, relationship building, and leadership development is essential.\n\nClark offers competitive compensation including a base salary range from $65,000 to $140,000, which may vary based on experience, education, and location. In addition, Clark provides a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health, well-being, and professional growth of its employees. The Safety Manager’s role is integral to the company’s success, with no project considered complete unless it is built safely. Candidates seeking a challenging yet rewarding career in construction safety leadership will find Clark Construction Group an exceptional workplace to grow and impact the industry positively.

Job Requirements

4+ years of relevant construction safety experience
Undergraduate degree in safety and health or related discipline or demonstrated construction safety and trade experience
Proof of training and experience in managing cranes, fall protection, excavation, scaffolds, and heavy equipment safely
Ability to communicate and influence supervisors, peers, and external partners
Ability to communicate effectively with, persuade, and gain buy-in from a broad range of stakeholders
Strength in managing multiple competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Agile, energetic, data-driven approach to achieving individual and organizational objectives while balancing short-term and long-term goals
Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence including self-motivation, accountability, adaptability, teamwork, ethics, innovation, resilience, relationship-building, leadership, and execution

Job Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in safety and health or related discipline or demonstrated construction safety and trade experience
Relevant construction safety experience of 4+ years
Ability to communicate and influence supervisors, peers, and external partners
Proof of training and experience in managing cranes, fall protection, excavation, scaffolds, and heavy equipment safely
Ability to communicate effectively with, persuade, and gain buy-in from a broad range of stakeholders, from a new craft worker to a senior executive leader
Strength in managing multiple competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Data-driven approach to achieving individual and organizational objectives while balancing short-term and long-term goals
Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence including being self-motivated, results-oriented, adaptable, a team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, building relationships, building people/teams and followership, setting direction and executing
OSHA 30 Hour certification preferred
CHST or CSP certification preferred
First Aid/CPR training preferred
EM 385 certification preferred

Job Duties

Drive the Clark safety culture on a project
Oversee and ensure the safety of employees, trade partners, and the general public
Enforce corporate and project-specific safety and health programs as well as federal, state, and local safety standards
Mentor safety staff and assist in their development
Identify known or potential exposures and recommend corrective action
Develop, coordinate, and implement overall project-specific safety programs
Partner with field supervision to ensure safety hazard mitigation measures are included in the planning of project construction activities
Develop project-specific safety education for jobsite personnel, including subcontractors, based upon upcoming work activities or recent at-risk trends
Drive and create a safety vision and align the team to deliver and achieve a safe workplace for everyone
Facilitate third-party safety reviews, including OSHA
Teach safety-related topics within Clark beyond your job site
Assist with business plan objectives and/or other corporate initiatives, including OSHA, Red and Blue Alerts, and corporate policies and procedures
Proactively identify and develop relationships with industry professionals to generate and win the right work
Take an active role in recruiting top industry talent to join the Clark team
Exceed our stakeholders’ expectations by anticipating their needs, desires, and goals