Safety Manager – District-Wide - Los Angeles, CA

District-Wide Safety Manager

Los Angeles, CA

Full-Time | On-Site | Los Angeles, CA

Every day at CMTS, our team delivers infrastructure projects that positively impact lives and communities. With over 42 years of industry experience, CMTS has built a strong foundation for continued success, providing project and construction management services to public and private clients nationwide.

We value our employees by fostering a culture of learning, professional development, and collaboration. CMTS is committed to maintaining a work environment that emphasizes safety, integrity, and accountability while supporting work‑life balance and employee well‑being. Our teams are empowered to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact through the projects we deliver.

The Safety Manager is responsible for leading and enforcing safety programs across construction projects to ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations, standards, and project requirements. The District‑Wide Safety Manager will work closely with Program Management, College Project Teams, Contractors, and Safety Representatives to identify risks, monitor compliance, investigate incidents, and ensure construction activities are performed safely and in accordance with all applicable regulations and contractual requirements.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Safety Management, Safety Engineering, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field.

• 10+ years of commercial construction experience in the U.S. with a General Contractor.
• 5+ years of California construction experience with a General Contractor or major subcontractor.
• 2+ years supporting educational construction projects in occupied campus environments.
• Experience managing field safety on multiple simultaneous projects.
• Experience with demolition, renovation, modernization, and new construction.
• Experience working under OCIP programs.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA and Cal/OSHA regulations.
• Experience with hazardous materials abatement and environmental remediation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and construction software.
• Ability to travel throughout the greater Los Angeles area.
• Experience supporting large public‑sector capital improvement programs.
• Experience with K‑12 or Higher Education construction programs.
• Additional professional safety certifications.

• Safety Management Specialist (SMS), OR
• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), OR
• Certified Safety Manager Construction (CSMC)
• Current OSHA 500 Certification
• Current 40‑Hour HAZWOPER
• Current First Aid / CPR / AED Certification
• Copies of all active certifications must accompany your resume package.

• Bluebeam Revu
• Microsoft 365

• Provide district-wide management oversight of construction safety activities across multiple active project sites.
• Monitor contractor compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, and project safety requirements.
• Conduct daily construction safety inspections and work-in-progress reviews.
• Ensure compliance with Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP) requirements.
• Support the Program Safety Manager with meetings, reports, analyses, and recommendations.
• Lead safety discussions during project meetings and toolbox talks.
  
  Review upcoming construction activities for hazard preparedness.
• Prepare Daily Safety Reports and Weekly Health, Safety & Environmental Observation Reports.
• Review contractor safety documentation including JHAs, MOPs, Fall Protection Plans, Crane Lift Plans, Excavation Plans, Scaffold Plans, Confined Space Plans, and other high-risk operations.
• Review incident reports, participate in safety stand‑downs, and prepare Lessons Learned reports.
• Conduct safety orientations for contractor safety representatives.
• Monitor compliance with zero-tolerance safety policies and corrective actions.
• Coordinate safety oversight across multiple Los Angeles project sites.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communication with Owners, Contractors, and Project Teams.

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