Safety Manager | High-End Residential GC

Matarozzi Pelsinger Builders•San Francisco, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

MatPel is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to lead its company-wide safety program and support safe, compliant operations across active jobsites. This hands-on role works closely with superintendents, project teams, employees, and subcontractors to identify hazards, provide training, investigate incidents, and ensure safety expectations are consistently followed. The position is based in the San Francisco Bay Area, involves regular local jobsite visits, and requires approximately 10%–20% domestic travel, including occasional overnight travel. The Safety Manager will administer the company’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program, monitor compliance with OSHA and Cal/OSHA requirements, conduct inspections, coordinate training and incident response, maintain safety records, and communicate trends and recommendations to leadership. The role has authority to stop work when an imminent hazard or serious safety concern is identified. The work includes regular activity in construction environments and requires physical strength and stamina, including lifting and carrying items up to 50 pounds; manual dexterity and coordination; excellent vision and depth perception; and the ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, bend, dig, use stairs and ladders, crouch, crawl, and lie down. Work may involve exposure to heat, cold, inclement weather, fumes, or airborne particles.

Requirements

At least five years of construction safety experience, preferably with a general contractor.
Strong knowledge of OSHA and Cal/OSHA construction safety regulations.
Experience conducting jobsite inspections, incident investigations, and safety training.
OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification required.
First Aid/CPR certification required or must be obtained after hire.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regularly between jobsites.
Willingness and ability to travel domestically approximately 10%–20% of the time, including occasional overnight travel.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements and work in a construction environment.

Nice To Haves

CHST, CSP, Certified Safety Manager Construction (CSMC), or similar safety certification.
Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, construction management, or a related field.
Bilingual English and Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and administer the company’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program and related safety policies.
Monitor compliance with federal OSHA, Cal/OSHA, and company safety requirements.
Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections, document findings, and follow up on corrective actions.
Confirm jobsites have required safety equipment, signage, postings, emergency supplies, and protective measures before work begins and throughout the project.
Inspect tools, equipment, and personal protective equipment (PPE) to confirm they are safe, appropriate for the work, and used properly.
Partner with superintendents and project teams to identify hazards and plan for high-risk work.
Review Job Hazard Analyses, pre-task plans, and subcontractor safety documentation before high-risk work begins.
Review project-specific safety plans, site logistics, and emergency procedures, and coordinate required drills.
Lead new-hire and subcontractor safety orientations, toolbox talks, and required safety training.
Track employee safety certifications, training requirements, and renewal dates.
Review subcontractor safety qualifications and documentation before work begins, monitor jobsite compliance, and work with project teams to correct unsafe conditions or practices.
Investigate injuries, incidents, near misses, property damage, and safety concerns; identify root causes and ensure corrective actions are completed.
Coordinate incident reporting and follow-up with Human Resources, leadership, insurance representatives, and third-party safety partners.
Serve as the company’s primary contact during Cal/OSHA inspections and coordinate responses to citations, corrective actions, and regulatory requests.
Maintain OSHA logs, inspection reports, training records, incident documentation, and other required safety records.
Track safety trends and provide regular updates and recommendations to leadership.
Work with field leadership and Human Resources to address repeated safety violations and consistently enforce safety expectations.
Stay current on regulatory changes and construction-industry safety practices.
Exercise stop-work authority when an imminent hazard or serious safety concern is identified.

Benefits

Competitive base pay
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company-sponsored Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Long-term and short-term disability insurance
Nine paid holidays
Generous PTO and sick leave
Commuter transit benefits
Technology stipend
Optional paid training for professional advancement in leadership, management, and industry technology