KDG Construction Consulting is seeking an experienced Assistant Safety Program Manager to join our growing airport field team. The Assistant Program Safety Manager with work with contractors, airport inspection, the project management Team, and others to ensure assigned projects are implementing effective safety programs and meeting the requirements of the contract documents with regards to safety and security requirements. The Assistant Program Safety Manager may be assigned to assist the Program Safety Manager in managing the Safety Team and the Safety Program as directed by the Program Safety Manager.
This position operates 100% in-person and requires varying shift availability at the assigned Los Angeles airport location. Remote and hybrid work are not supported for this role. Candidates must have the ability to work various weekends, nights, and multiple shifts as necessary.
Essential Job Duties:
• Directly supervise Project Safety Managers, which includes monitoring, coordinating and controlling the activities of the PSMs, amongst other tasks.
• Work with PSMs, Contractor Safety Team, airport Inspection Team, Project Team, and others to ensure assigned projects are implementing effective safety programs
• Meet with airport inspection teams on a regular and recurring basis to ensure consistency in application of the airport regulations and guidelines.
• Review written Safety Plans and verify results of safety performance and compliance in the field on an ongoing basis to evaluate the effectiveness of the program.
• Attend Project Progress and Project Safety Committee meetings as directed by the Program Safety.
• Coordinate with management to promote the proactive and behavior based Safety Program both internally and externally (e.g., National Safety Council, trade and professional organizations, etc.) and to bring positive publicity to the program.
• Provide 10/30-hour Cal OSHA training.
• Writing and disseminating weekly safety reports for each assigned projects.
• Providing observations and THA audits through the “airport safety observation” platform.
Qualifications and Requirements:
• Minimum education requirement of a high school diploma (or equivalent). 
• MUST HAVE 5 or more years of verifiable professional safety experience on heavy construction projects, preferably in an aviation environment.
• Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat Pro software is required.
• Large-scale construction management type software such as PM Web, Prolog, etc. is preferred.
• Authorized in OSHA Outreach Construction Training (Both OSHA 500 and 5109) within 6 months of hire.
• MUST HAVE one of the following: Board of Certified Safety Professional (BCSP) Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Certified Safety Manager.
• Must be able to write reports based on safety observations, incorporate photos, and distribute.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (Bi-lingual a plus).
Anticipated Pay Rate: $74.00 per hour
About KDG: KDG Construction Consulting is a leading provider of program, project, and construction management services. The firm serves clients in a broad range of markets throughout Southern California, including aviation, transportation, and infrastructure. KDG provides a full spectrum of management and technical services spanning the entire lifecycle of a construction project.
Employment with KDG: KDG is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.