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Site Safety Manager

LHH
Santa Barbara, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/23/2026

The Site Safety Manager is responsible for driving a safe and compliant work environment across assigned job sites. This role partners with leadership and field teams to enforce Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards, reduce risk, and strengthen overall safety performance.

Reporting to the Safety Director, this position leads safety initiatives, supports regulatory compliance, and ensures that safety programs are effectively executed in the field. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who can influence teams, identify risks, and champion a culture where safety is a top priority.

What You’ll Do

  • Execute and monitor company-wide safety programs at project sites
  • Lead incident response efforts, including investigations, reporting, and corrective actions
  • Ensure adherence to OSHA and all applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations
  • Conduct routine site inspections, safety audits, and hazard evaluations
  • Partner with project managers, supervisors, and crews to proactively address safety concerns
  • Deliver safety training and ensure workforce compliance with required certifications
  • Track, maintain, and analyze safety data and documentation
  • Identify trends and implement strategies to reduce incidents and improve performance
  • Act as the primary safety liaison between the company, clients, and contractors
  • Promote accountability and reinforce a culture of safety ownership at all levels

What You Bring

  • 5 years of experience in construction, safety, or related field operations
  • 5 years in a safety leadership or management role preferred
  • Background in commercial or industrial construction (mechanical/HVAC experience a plus)
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and regulatory requirements
  • Experience conducting incident investigations and risk assessments
  • CHST certification (preferred, not required)
  • Proficiency with standard office and reporting tools
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and train diverse teams
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a fast-paced environment

Key Strengths

  • Proactive and self-directed
  • Strong leadership and coaching ability
  • Analytical thinker with problem-solving skills
  • Clear and confident communicator
  • Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset
  • Committed to continuous improvement and learning

Work Environment & Physical Demands

  • Active construction site environment
  • Frequent walking, climbing, bending, and standing
  • Occasional lifting (up to 25 lbs)
  • Exposure to varying weather conditions


Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state,

and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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