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.