Safety and Health Manager

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Position: Regional Safety & Health Manager
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site with Field Travel
Salary Range: $130,000 – $195,000/year (DOE)

Overview:
A leading heavy civil construction organization is seeking an experienced Regional Safety & Health Manager to oversee the development, implementation, and management of the company’s Safety and Health Management System for a designated region. This role ensures compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies while fostering a culture of safety across multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a regional safety team, providing mentorship, training, and performance oversight

• Develop and execute strategic safety programs that meet or exceed company standards

• Oversee compliance with all relevant occupational safety regulations, including OSHA, Cal-OSHA, MSHA, and other applicable agencies

• Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections and audits, emphasizing hazard recognition, behavioral safety, and corrective actions

• Coordinate and lead safety meetings, training programs, and accident prevention initiatives

• Manage regulatory inspections and investigations, ensuring prompt corrective actions

• Review and approve Job Hazard Analyses for major project phases

• Investigate and maintain records for all incidents, claims, and near misses, working closely with insurance and risk management teams

• Collaborate with project managers, field supervisors, and executives to promote safety best practices and ensure safe project execution

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, or related field (required)

• Minimum 7 years of experience in a construction-related safety environment

• Professional safety certifications (CHST, CSP, or CMSP)

• Extensive knowledge of Fall Protection, MUTCD standards, Construction Safety Orders, and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations

• Experience with OHSAS 18001 and familiarity with EM 385-1-1

• Strong leadership, presentation, and communication skills

• Ability to work in high production environments, including nights and weekends as needed

• Physical ability to perform site visits, including working at heights and in confined spaces, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Skills:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to influence safety culture through training, coaching, and enforcement

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with bonus potential

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid holidays and sick leave

• 401(k) with employer match and immediate vesting

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options

• Life and insurance

• Professional development opportunities