Safety Manager - King Crane

Bigge Crane and Rigging Co.•San Jose, CA

33d•$110,000 - $150,000

About The Position

King Crane Service is hiring a Safety Manager to develop, implement, and maintain workplace health, safety, and environmental (HSE) programs. The role supports compliance with company policies, client requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations, while working with operations, supervisors, employees, and subcontractors to promote a proactive safety culture, reduce risk, prevent incidents, and support safe practices across job sites. The Safety Manager manages safety programs and regulatory compliance, performs jobsite inspections and audits, investigates incidents, delivers training, and provides field safety support. The role also monitors safety performance metrics and recommends initiatives to improve results. King Crane is based in San Jose, California, and is part of the Bigge Crane and Rigging organization. The position requires travel to multiple job sites and work in active construction and industrial environments, including outdoors and on uneven terrain. A bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred, as are industry certifications. Experience supporting crane operations, heavy haul transportation, rigging, lift planning, and construction safety programs is highly desirable.

Requirements

At least 5 years of safety management experience in construction, crane and rigging, heavy civil, industrial, energy, or related industries.
Knowledge of OSHA regulations and industry best practices.
Strong incident investigation and root cause analysis skills.
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational abilities.
Ability to influence and coach employees at all levels of the organization.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and safety management software.
Ability to travel to multiple job sites.
Ability to walk on uneven terrain, climb ladders, and access active construction and industrial work environments.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Safety, or a related field.
Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST) certification.
Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification.
Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification.
OSHA 500/510.
First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certification.
Experience supporting crane operations, heavy haul transportation, rigging activities, lift planning, and construction safety programs.

Responsibilities

Maintain company safety policies, procedures, and programs.
Monitor compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, DOT, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
Conduct routine jobsite inspections, audits, and field observations; identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
Assist with developing and revising Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and site-specific safety plans.
Investigate incidents, injuries, near misses, vehicle accidents, and property damage events.
Conduct root cause analyses, develop corrective action plans, track actions through completion, and report findings to leadership.
Deliver safety orientations and ongoing safety training; facilitate toolbox talks, safety meetings, and safety stand-downs.
Assess employee competency, recommend additional training, and promote employee engagement in safety initiatives.
Ensure compliance with company standards and contractual safety requirements; assist with regulatory inspections and audits.
Maintain safety records and documentation, and monitor required certifications, licenses, and training records.
Provide safety guidance to project management, supervisors, and field personnel.
Participate in pre-job planning meetings and risk assessments; assist with lift plans, rigging reviews, and critical operation assessments when applicable.
Support emergency response planning and incident preparedness activities.
Track and analyze TRIR, LTIR, near-miss frequency, vehicle incident frequency rate (MVIFR), and corrective action completion rates.
Prepare monthly and quarterly safety performance reports and recommend initiatives to improve safety performance.