Construction Safety Manager

Position Overview

The Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining Sonoma Underground’s Safety Program to ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and client‑specific standards. This role drives a proactive safety culture that supports our goal of Incident and Injury‑Free work. The Safety Manager will lead safety initiatives, provide training, conduct audits, and partner with leadership and field teams to ensure safety remains a core value across all operations.

• Own and update the Safety & Health Manual and specialized programs (Fall Protection, Excavation Safety, Confined Space, Silica, etc.).
• Maintain OSHA logs and compliance documentation.
• Review subcontractor safety programs for alignment with project requirements.

• Develop and maintain job‑specific JHAs and site‑specific safety plans.
• Update safety forms and documentation as regulations change.

• Deliver onboarding safety training for new hires and client‑specific requirements.
• Conduct annual safety refreshers for all field employees.
• Schedule and lead toolbox talks, weekly safety meetings, and annual refresher courses.
• Manage certifications (OSHA 10/30, confined space, trench safety, etc.).

• Perform regular jobsite safety inspections and document findings.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, Graphon, and client‑specific safety requirements.
• Prepare for and manage OSHA inspections.
• Track and interpret changes in safety regulations.

• Investigate all incidents and near misses, complete root‑cause analysis and corrective action plans.
• Communicate findings to leadershipзяць and maintain insurance compliance.

• Call in utility locates for projects.
• Manage jobsite restoration after work completion.
• Perform quality control checks after crews finish work.
• Attend client and project meetings to represent Sonoma’s safety program.
• Provide on‑site safety coaching and support to crews and supervisors.
Culture & Communication
• Act as a safety motivator and advisor for management and field teams.
• Collaborate with project managers and field superintendents to implement safety best practices and ensure compliance across all job sites.
• Report safety metrics to leadership and recommend improvements.
Qualifications
• Experience:
  
  3+ years in construction safety management (utility or heavy civil preferred).
• Education:
  
  Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Certifications:
  
  CSP, CHST, OSHA Authorized Trainer strongly preferred;
  First Aid/CPR required.
• Skills:
  
  Strong knowledge of OSHA standards, risk assessment, training delivery, incident investigation, and safety planning.
• Other:
  Excellent communication and leadership skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with safety management software (e.g., Procore).
• Personal Attributes:
  Assertive yet collaborative, detail‑oriented, calm under pressure, committed to building a proactive safety culture.