Safety Manager - Construction

Spiniello • Pomona, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Spiniello Companies is a privately held, national, full-service utility contractor. Founded in 1922, we are one of the few companies that fully self-performs all aspects of open cut and specialty pipe rehabilitation. Headquarters in New Jersey, we also have office locations in Maryland, Washington D.C., and California. Job Summary The Safety Manager is a field-focused safety leadership role responsible for supporting active construction project sites across the West Region. This position requires strong, hands-on construction field experience and the ability to work directly with crews, supervision, and project management to identify hazards, ensure compliance, and drive a proactive safety culture. This is a permanent, full-time position intended to provide consistent, long-term safety leadership in the region. While a CHST certification is preferred, it is not required provided the candidate demonstrates strong, relevant field safety experience.

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of construction safety experience, with significant field-based involvement
• Experience supporting civil, underground utility, trenchless, or heavy construction projects strongly preferred
• OSHA 30 (Construction) required; OSHA 500/510 a plus
• California Certified Gas Tester (or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire)
• Strong working knowledge of Cal OSHA construction standards
• Ability to communicate effectively with field crews, supervision, and project management
• Practical, solution-oriented approach to safety challenges
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and basic safety management systems
• Strong field presence and credibility with construction personnel
• Hands-on, approachable leadership style
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently while aligning with corporate safety direction
• Commitment to continuous improvement and a strong safety culture

Nice To Haves

• CHST preferred
• CSP, ASP, etc. considered an asset
• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Construction Management, or a related field preferred (or equivalent field experience)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day field safety leadership on active construction project sites
• Conduct regular site safety inspections and audits, identify hazards, and verify corrective action close-out
• Support and review JHAs, pre-task plans, permits, and safe work plans
• Coach and mentor supervisors and crews on safe work practices and hazard recognition
• Support incident reporting and investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action development
• Assist project teams with client safety requirements, audits, and compliance documentation
• Deliver or coordinate site-specific safety orientations and toolbox talks as needed
• Track and maintain safety documentation, inspection records, and compliance metrics
• Travel between project sites within the West Region as required (typically supporting multiple sites)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees