Sr Construction Safety Program Manager

City of Hope•Duarte, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today. The Sr Construction Safety Program Manager oversees the construction safety program for the Duarte Campus and additional California locations as assigned. This role partners closely with leaders, contractors, and vendors across the City of Hope enterprise to ensure full compliance with CAL/OSHA regulations, Joint Commission Environment of Care standards, and internal safety policies. Working in collaboration with the Director of Environmental Health & Safety, this position plays a critical role in cultivating a safe and healthful environment for employees, patients, contractors, vendors, and visitors across all facilities. Regular site visits to active construction projects are required, including coordination with vendor and contractor safety officers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health or a related field
Minimum of nine (9) years of experience in construction safety or a related discipline
Demonstrated experience delivering safety training programs
Management and program management experience, ideally in healthcare or research environments
Strong working knowledge of CAL/OSHA regulations and construction safety standards
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Lead and manage construction safety initiatives to promote a proactive and consistent safety culture
Conduct regular construction site inspections and collaborate with contractor safety officers
Ensure all ICRA and PICRA documentation is current, accurate, and properly posted
Ensure compliance with CAL/OSHA, Joint Commission, and other regulatory requirements
Develop, implement, and update construction safety policies and procedures
Establish and track safety performance metrics, trends, and reporting
Deliver effective safety training programs and continuing education for staff
Lead accident investigations, perform root cause analyses, and recommend corrective actions
Respond promptly to safety concerns, incidents, and potential life‑threatening emergencies