Regional Safety Manager (Copy)

Align Builders•Orange County, CA

31d•Onsite

About The Position

Align Builders is looking to hire a Safety Coordinator who possesses strong values, communicates clearly, displays a consistently strong work ethic, and is eager to build lasting relationships within the industry. The Safety Coordinator is responsible for leading and overseeing jobsite safety on our commercial construction projects, promoting a proactive culture of health and safety, ensuring compliance with all OSHA and regulatory requirements, conducting site-specific safety planning and training, and partnering closely with project leadership to identify, mitigate, and prevent hazards while supporting teams in delivering high-quality projects safely and efficiently.

Requirements

Knowledge and familiarity with construction processes, practices, and procedures
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and California-specific safety requirements (Cal/OSHA).
Proven ability to adapt behavior or work methods in response to new information or conditions
Experience monitoring work to ensure quality standards and attention to detail
Interpersonal Skills: ability to engage with clients, internal team members, and trade contractors in a constructive, productive way to overcome obstacles and achieve results.
Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, project management software (Procore), and scheduling software (Microsoft Project).
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
2+ years of safety leadership experience within commercial construction
Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and California-specific safety requirements
Proven experience managing safety programs across multiple active projects and geographic regions
Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills
Ability to influence at all levels, from field crews to executive leadership
OSHA 500 certification

Nice To Haves

Experience with design-build and complex commercial projects preferred
Professional certifications such as CSP, CHST, or equivalent strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Implement the company safety program and the site-specific safety plan on your assigned project.
Maintain a visible presence in the field and support the Superintendent, foremen and subcontractors in driving safe work practices.
Conduct daily jobsite walks, inspections and hazard assessments, and track corrective actions to timely closure.
Review subcontractor activity hazard analyses, pre-task plans and permits, and verify that work is planned and performed safely.
Lead or support new-worker orientations, toolbox talks and task-specific safety training.
Support incident and near-miss reporting, participate in investigations and root cause analysis, and help implement preventative measures.
Maintain accurate safety records, including inspection logs, training records, orientation documentation and incident reports.
Provide project data for safety metrics (such as TRIR, DART and EMR inputs) and share trends and recommendations with the Regional Safety Leader.
Support environmental compliance on site, including stormwater (SWPPP) inspections, housekeeping, waste management and spill prevention.
Serve as an on-site point of contact for owners, inspectors, insurance carriers and regulators, coordinating with the Regional Safety Leader as needed.
Partner with the Project Manager and Superintendent to integrate safety into look-ahead schedules, logistics and sequencing.
Stop work and escalate immediately when conditions present imminent danger.
Work in active construction environments, including walking job sites, climbing stairs and ladders, and standing for extended periods.