Safety Manager - Santa Maria, CA
About The Position
The Construction Safety Manager will provide safety oversight for a major construction project at an existing Amazon warehouse in Santa Maria, California. The project includes roofing activities and installation of new conveyor systems within and around an existing facility. This long-term 1099 contractor opportunity is expected to last 1–2 years, with an immediate start need. The manager will maintain a visible, hands-on field presence while overseeing high-risk construction activities, including roofing, fall protection, aerial lift operations, material handling, conveyor installation, and contractor work. The role requires proactive hazard identification, effective communication with contractors and field supervision, strong OSHA compliance, and safe execution of high-risk work. The schedule is Monday through Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (six 12-hour shifts), for 72 hours per week on first shift. Compensation is $63 per hour, or $48 per hour with a $125-per-day per diem available seven days a week. A $150-per-month completion bonus is also offered, and pay is weekly.
Requirements
- OSHA 30 certification.
- At least 5 years of construction safety experience.
- Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.
- Current Aerial Lift/MEWP certification(s).
- Strong knowledge of fall protection requirements.
- Working knowledge of OSHA Construction Standards, roofing construction safety, fall protection systems, aerial lifts, scissor lifts and MEWPs, conveyor and material handling system installation, elevated work, existing-facility construction, JHAs, pre-task planning, safety inspections, incident investigations, contractor safety management, and construction risk assessment and mitigation.
- Must be prepared to provide documentation of OSHA 500, CPR/AED and First Aid, lift certifications, and individual Workers' Compensation coverage prior to mobilization.
Nice To Haves
- Roofing construction safety experience.
- Conveyor installation or material handling system experience.
- Amazon construction project experience.
- Fall Protection Competent Person experience.
- Experience supporting construction within existing or operational facilities.
- CHST, ASP, CSP, or another BCSP credential.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily construction safety activities throughout the project.
- Maintain a highly visible field presence alongside contractors and project supervision.
- Provide safety oversight for roofing and conveyor installation activities.
- Monitor fall protection systems and elevated work.
- Monitor aerial lift, scissor lift, and MEWP operations.
- Conduct routine site inspections, audits, field observations, and hazard assessments.
- Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), permits, and pre-task plans.
- Monitor material handling and equipment installation activities.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and project-specific safety requirements.
- Identify unsafe conditions and coordinate immediate corrective actions.
- Lead or support incident investigations and corrective action implementation.
- Maintain required safety documentation, inspection records, and compliance reports.
- Provide field coaching and reinforce safe work practices with craft personnel.
- Coordinate safety activities with project management, field supervision, and contractors.
- Promote a proactive safety culture throughout the project.
Benefits
- $125-per-day per diem, available seven days a week, under the $48-per-hour compensation option.
- $150-per-month completion bonus.
- Weekly pay.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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