Safety Manager – Bilingual in Spanish & English - Wet Utilities Construction

📍 Location: Corona, CA
💰 Salary Range: $120,000 – $140,000 (DOE)

Position Summary

The Safety Manager is responsible for leading the development and execution of company-wide safety initiatives to promote a proactive culture of risk management, continuous improvement, and regulatory compliance.

This position requires strong leadership, communication, and analytical abilities to drive strategic safety programs and influence decision-making across all levels of the organization. The Safety Manager oversees a team of field safety professionals, ensures smooth incident and claims management processes, and partners closely with Operations, Risk, HR, and Executive Leadership to achieve industry-leading safety performance.

Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy

Lead, mentor, and develop field safety professionals; set clear expectations and foster accountability, trust, and continuous growth.

Enforce safety policies with consistency and fairness while modeling best practices.

Demonstrate adaptability and calm leadership in dynamic, high-pressure field environments.

Presentation & Analytics

Design, track, and analyze safety dashboards, KPIs, and trend reports; translate data into actionable insights.

Prepare and deliver executive-level safety presentations highlighting key risks, progress, and recommendations.

Conduct root cause analyses for incidents and near misses; drive corrective actions and communicate outcomes effectively.

Incident & Claims Management

Oversee the incident reporting and claims process, including investigation, documentation, and closure.

Partner with Risk and HR teams to manage injury cases, workers’ compensation, and return-to-work programs.

Field Engagement & Compliance

Maintain strong field presence through inspections, audits, and observations, ensuring compliance with CAL/OSHA and all regulatory standards.

Collaborate with operations leadership and employees to identify hazards and implement solutions.

Support and refine environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs, including IIPP sub-programs.

Employee Engagement & Education

Lead training, orientations, toolbox talks, and incentive programs to enhance safety awareness and ownership.

Foster open communication and a positive safety culture using empathy, emotional intelligence, and active listening.

Address resistance constructively and promote engagement through consistent leadership and support.

Qualifications

Language: Bilingual in Spanish (required).

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, or related field (preferred).

Experience: Minimum 7+ years of safety leadership experience in construction or field operations.

Certifications: OSHA 10, 30, 500, CSM, CSP, or similar credentials strongly preferred.

Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of CAL/OSHA, state, and federal safety regulations.

Technical Skills: Ability to analyze safety data, develop dashboards, and create executive-level reports; advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint required.

Communication: Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to engage across all organizational levels.

Leadership Competencies

Strong communication and active listening skills.

Decisive leadership with fairness and consistency.

High emotional intelligence and composure under pressure.

Root cause analysis and strategic problem-solving.

Adaptability to diverse personalities and work environments.

Conflict resolution and team-building expertise.

Empathy, patience, and persistence in driving safety performance.