What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Safety Manager position at California Compaction Corporation?
California Compaction Corporation has been helping shape California, Arizona, Texas, and Nevada for over 33 years. Our goal is to continue building long-term relationships with our new clients and within the community in which we work and live in. We are a full-service General Engineering Site Development Contractor. We can take your project from start to finish. Projects can range from 25 lot residential subdivisions to heavy industrial or clean energy of any size.
The Site Safety Manager role is responsible for ensuring trenching and excavation activities meet OSHA and company safety standards. The position oversees hazard assessments, daily inspections, safety training, and incident investigations, acting as the designated Competent Person on-site. It also manages documentation, develops emergency action plans, and coordinates with project teams to integrate safety into all phases of work, including environmental compliance. Candidates need OSHA safety certifications, deep knowledge of trenching/excavation safety, and the ability to lead and promote a strong safety culture in heavy civil construction environments.
Responsibilities:
- Enforce company HSE Program and OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P compliance.
- Conduct pre-job hazard assessments and ensure all required permits are in place.
- Perform daily trench/excavation inspections and document findings.
- Serve as the designated Competent Person for trenching and excavation activities.
- Ensure protective systems, access/egress, spoil pile placement, and barricades meet standards.
- Lead site-specific orientations, toolbox talks, and ongoing safety training.
- Monitor equipment operations, pedestrian separation, and prevent unsafe conditions.
- Investigate incidents/near-misses; recommend and track corrective actions.
- Maintain daily logs, training records, PPE/equipment inspection sheets, and incident reports.
- Develop and implement site-specific Emergency Action Plans (EAPs).
- Coordinate with project team to integrate safety into work planning.
- Monitor environmental compliance (stormwater, erosion, contaminated soil).
Requirements:
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification.
- OSHA 510 (Standards for the Construction Industry).
- Competent Person – Trenching & Excavations certification.
- Experience in heavy civil underground work, trenching, and excavation safety.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA and applicable local safety regulations.
- Proven ability to lead safety programs and foster a safety-first culture.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
This position requires working on construction sites in extreme temperatures. Specific vision abilities required include the ability to adjust and focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand for long periods, walk, sit, kneel, bend, reach with hands and arms, hear, and talk.
We offer full benefits, 401k matching at 3%, sick and personal time, work truck, phone allowance. We make safety a priority so that everyone works in a safe environment. We have tons of opportunities for growth so why not grow with us.