Safety Director
Job in
San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, 95199, USA
Listed on 2026-01-14
Listing for:
Arena Family of Companies
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-14
Job specializations:
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Management
Operations Manager, Program / Project Manager, EHS / HSE Manager -
Construction
Operations Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Safety Director 175-230k+
Full Time
OverviewThe Safety Director leads the company wide safety program, provides coaching and support to project teams, and ensures all jobsites meet or exceed company standards and regulatory requirements. This role serves as the primary resource for field leadership, project managers, and executives to maintain a high performance safety culture across all projects.
Key Responsibilities- Oversee the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of the company safety program
- Partner with superintendents and project managers to plan, coordinate, and monitor jobsite safety practices
- Conduct regular site visits to review safety performance, provide training, and identify any corrective actions
- Lead safety orientations, toolbox talks, and continuing education for field employees and subcontractors
- Manage incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action plans
- Ensure compliance with Cal OSHA, federal OSHA, and all applicable safety regulations
- Maintain safety records including reporting, documentation, and audit responses
- Support project teams in preconstruction planning and hazard analysis
- Work with leadership to establish safety goals and track performance metrics
- Build strong relationships with clients, inspectors, and regulatory agencies
- Facilitate subcontractor safety prequalification reviews
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives including adoption of new technologies and best practices
- Eight to ten years of construction safety experience, ideally with a general contractor
- Strong familiarity with commercial, education, healthcare, and public sector construction environments
- Ability to influence and coach field and office teams with a people centered approach
- Certifications such as CHST, CSP, or OSHA 30 preferred
- Experience leading investigations, audits, and corrective action efforts
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Willingness to travel regularly to various jobsites
- Confident communicator who can train, coach, and support all levels of the organization
- Proactive mindset with strong risk awareness
- Collaborative and relationship focused
- Detail oriented and organized
- Competitive salary based on experience, typically $175,000 to $230,000 annually; top end roles reaching up to $250,000
- Medical insurance options
- Paid time off
- Professional development and training opportunities
Director
Employment typeFull-time
Job functionConstruction
LocationMountain View, CA
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